Wood
Textured warmth
Wood is “alive” and immediately creates a more intimate, warm and cosy atmosphere. In every wooden object that has been carved, cut, sculptured or shaped by the hands and intelligence of Man one can perceive the strength of life. Unlike synthetic materials that tend to deteriorate over time, instead of consuming wood each instant adds the warmth of maturity, becoming part of a story and adding value and beauty to the original product. Wooden surfaces feature good stain resistance but poor scratch resistance and, since it is a natural material, over time wood is altered by exposure to light. Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that when you choose a natural material you must accept the small imperfections and signs of age that this entails. Wood offers poor resistance to heat and, in the presence of lots of humidity, can become slightly deformed. This is why it is never used near sinks and hobs. Valcucine’s wood is protected by water-based varnishes from which aromatic, carcinogenic solvents have been completely removed. To prevent the natural yellowing wood can be subject to over time, Valcucine uses a varnish made up of special pigments whose yellow part fades when exposed to light. This is the exact opposite to what happens to the wood below it. This treatment counterbalances the yellowing process, significantly reducing the extent of alterations in the colour of wood over time.
