Rubberwood: Does it Bounce?
February 4, 2008 by Peggy
No, but rubber trees produce a latex sap, the primary source for natural rubber. While rubberwood doesn’t bounce, it can be a good green choice for furniture.
I had not heard of rubberwood until Michael and I were shopping for a wedding anniversary present. I found rubberwood furniture at several stores, such as World Market and Target. So, why is it a green choice?
A rubber tree is only cut down after its useful life of producing latex sap has passed. So, the tree lives about 30 years before being repurposed for furniture and replaced with a new tree. And with the large size of these trees, much timber that might otherwise be burned can be used for furniture or other products.
Rubberwood is very strong with a beautiful grain. Indeed, furniture made from rubberwood is high quality and affordable. Do you like my new rubberwood table and chairs?
We love the table.. we got it at World Market.. but now checking on how to keep it clean..
Glad you like it Pablo.
I haven’t found the care of rubberwood to be any different from other woods.