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Redwood Burl Bar Top Project

Redwood Bar Top Project: Special projects such as redwood burl bar tops are something we get to work on every day here at Redwood Burl Inc. But then again, every project is special to us. We work with clients all over the country on a daily basis. We make custom modifications to most customers’ orders…

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Rustic Kitchen Countertops

Rustic Kitchen Countertops – Craig’s Project Everybody wants rustic kitchen countertops, but where do you start? Just give us a call and let us help. We have redwood slabs in a variety of sizes and styles. If we don’t have what you’re looking for on our website, we can always custom cut it for you. It…

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Rustic Kitchen Tables

How to Build a Rustic Kitchen Table Rustic kitchen tables are one of the larger items we sell regularly here at Redwood Burl Inc. By larger, I mean up to just over 20 feet in length. Rustic can have many meanings. When most people think of rustic kitchen tables, they think of a farmhouse table. These…

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Salvaged or Reclaimed?

Responsibly Sourcing Salvaged or Reclaimed Redwood Is all salvaged or reclaimed wood considered “green”? The answer is no. It can only be considered “green” if it is used within 250 miles of where it came from, otherwise, it’s just salvaged or reclaimed. Today we are going to talk about the definitions of some of these words,…

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Grain Characteristics of Old Growth California Redwood

Old Growth California Redwood

Today I am writing about some of the different grain characteristics found in the redwood we have available here at Redwood Burl Inc. First off, we have our tree slabs. These are usually cut from the main trunk of the tree. Some are really straight-grained slabs. These come from the lower end of the tree…

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Redwood Slab Coffee Tables

Conversion Varnish Burl Slab

One of the most common uses for a beautiful old-growth California redwood slab is as a coffee table. Redwood slab coffee tables come in all shapes and sizes. The more unique the wood, the more of a conversation piece it becomes. These are also great DIY projects. Designing a Coffee Table Your first determining factor…

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Buying A Fireplace Mantel

Redwood Fireplace Mantel

Buying A Fireplace Mantel Deeply-colored redwood mantelpiece adorning a cozy fireplace. Considering buying a fireplace mantel? Read this quick, introductory article on buying a fireplace mantel to make sure you are ready for the purchase of a lifetime! We understand that buying furniture sight unseen is a big commitment and requires trust. We are here to…

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