How To Treat Tree Stumps For Furniture: Brief Overview

General Overview

Tree stumps are versatile and are used for a number of purposes like furniture, decor including candlesticks, bookends, etc. These stumps are ideal for manufacturing a variety of furniture pieces like tables, chairs, etc for both indoor and outdoor use. The main thing to consider is how to preserve them for the future. Here, are some natural steps on how to treat stumps to keep them preserved for a longer time:
1.Good Stump: When considering choosing tree stumps it is better to choose the harder one as this comes with great durability and lasts for long. Some examples of the best trees to choose the stumps are Western red cedar, redwood, etc.
2.Dry: Tree stumps cut from the live tree needs to be dried properly for nearly 6 months in the open air or under sunlight. In the case of rain, the stumps can be dried in garages too.
3.Remove Dark Bark: The dark bark is essential to remove and can be easily done using the hammer or some other tool like a wood chisel and follow up by the smoothing surface using sandpaper. Once the surface is event stain the stump using polyurethane sealant. Apply early about the two coats and allow it to dry completely.