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Solid Wood Furniture vs. Engineered Wood Furniture

Are you on the lookout for new wooden furniture but feel overwhelmed by the many types of timbers and materials...

NZ Radiata Pine vs. American White Ash

When it comes to choosing the right timber for your furniture, understanding the differences between varieties is crucial. Here...

Furniture Weight Limits

Give yourself peace of mind by determining your furniture's weight capacity before you purchase. Knowing how much weight your furniture...

Why is My Unit Not Finished Properly?

If you’ve just received a brand-new piece of furniture and are surprised to find that certain areas of your unit...

Furniture Finishing Guide (Stains and Paints)

Find out what finishes are used at Coastwood, how they are applied, and all your questions relating to the staining...

What Bed Slats does Coastwood Use?

All Coastwood Furniture’s NZ made beds come with a strong gate-slat system which is designed to give your mattress enduring...

Tips and Tricks to Fix Squeaky Beds

The vast majority of timber bed frames assemble together easily and give you, the owner, years of peaceful nights. However,...

Refinishing Old Furniture - Tips and Tricks

If you’re ready to take on the task of re-painting or re-staining some old wood furniture, follow these 6 simple steps.

What timbers are used for furniture in NZ?

This guide covers the different timber types used for interior furniture in NZ and pros and cons for each.

Bed & Mattress sizes in NZ explained: What is the right size for me?

Talking about bed and mattress sizes can be confusing as the words are often used interchangeably but are not always...

Solid Wood Furniture Problems

Here at Coastwood Furniture we spend all day every day working with and producing solid wood furniture. Because we have...

Furniture Care

All good-quality furniture, especially dining tables, made from solid timber need to be carefully cared for and protected. Read on...

Furniture Drawer Runners Explained

How do drawer runners work? and how can you remove them if needed? Read on to find out everything you...

Which type of fabric is best for upholstery?

The beauty of local manufacturing is the opportunity for so much customisation. Fabric padding is a great way to make...

Coastwood Furniture Fabric Guide

By now you’ve probably heard about all the great customisation options we offer here at Coastwood Furniture. And what better...

Delivery Process

We all know the feeling of excitement and expectation when we’ve ordered something new and have to patiently (or impatiently)...

Headboards & Footends: Your questions answered

Does my bed need a headboard? Is a slatted headboard or a solid headboard better? What size headboard will fit to my...

Imported Furniture vs NZ Made Furniture: Which is better?

As a local New Zealand furniture manufacturer, you’d highly likely expect that our answer to this question is: NZ made...

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