Hello everyone, I was told by the retailer that the difference between beech and birch boards is just a matter of personal preference, with one being light and the other reddish and darker. I chose birch because it looked more light yellow both in the store and in the product photo. However, when unpacking the boards, I noticed that although the article number is correct, the birch boards look just as reddish as the beech boards or the thin LAGAN boards. Could the wrong items have been packed? I actually think beech would be better, but I chose birch only because of the color tone. By the way, is treating them with Ikea BEHANDLA oil enough?
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Nayla_106816 Sep 2010 00:38Hi,
Wood is a natural material, so color variations are completely normal. Birch panels don’t look like beech—it's just an optical illusion, believe me, unless you have a direct side-by-side comparison? We once had Billy doors in the showroom that also showed a slight reddish tint in the birch wood. That’s just how it is. This individuality is exactly what makes wood special. If you want 100% the same exact decor, you would have to choose embossed walnut.
Yes, treating the wood with Behandla is absolutely correct. Always follow the instructions on the oil or in the panel packaging carefully, and you’ll enjoy your panel for a long time.
Best regards
Na.
Wood is a natural material, so color variations are completely normal. Birch panels don’t look like beech—it's just an optical illusion, believe me, unless you have a direct side-by-side comparison? We once had Billy doors in the showroom that also showed a slight reddish tint in the birch wood. That’s just how it is. This individuality is exactly what makes wood special. If you want 100% the same exact decor, you would have to choose embossed walnut.
Yes, treating the wood with Behandla is absolutely correct. Always follow the instructions on the oil or in the panel packaging carefully, and you’ll enjoy your panel for a long time.
Best regards
Na.
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