Texmateria
Ash
A pale hardwood with strong open grain and elastic character. It resembles oak at a glance, but often feels lighter, straighter, and more graphic in its grain.
Common names
- white ash
- tamo ash
- ash veneer
Search phrases
- light wood with strong grain
- pale oak-like wood
- ash furniture wood
- striped light wood
Common uses
- Chairs and tables
- Floors
- Stairs
- Handles
- Wall panels
Choosing points
- Best for furniture, floors, and natural interiors where clear grain should feel light.
- Ash takes stains well, so it can be made to look pale, brown, gray, or even black.
- The strong grain remains visible under many finishes.
- It is often used where a lighter alternative to oak is wanted.
How it ages
- Strong and resilient indoors, but not naturally suited to wet exterior exposure without protection.
What to avoid
- Do not use ash in exterior or ground-contact conditions unless it is specifically treated; it has poor natural decay resistance.
