Now you have to decide on the type of wood.

Listed below are characteristics of each wood. Although bunk beds can be made of cherry it is. After looking at the pros and cons of metal vs wooden bunk beds, you have decided to purchase a set of wooden bunk beds. Some hardwoods include aspen, cherry, mahogany, maple, oak and walnut and some softwoods include fir, pine, redwood, and spruce. It will redden when exposed to sunlight and ages well. Is fine grained, straight, and uniform in texture, aspen generally lacks distinct pattern.

Is close grained and resists warping and shrinking.

Aspen doesn't contain resin, and has toughness as well as exceptional stiffness. While this wood takes paint readily, it blotches when stained unless you first apply a sealer. The wood resists splitting when nailing or screwing, and it also glues well. It is used in cabinets, floors and furniture including bunk beds. It is used in cabinet making, boat trim, novelties, solid furniture handles and turned projects.

There are just two types of wood, and they are hardwood, and softwood.