I was looking for a bed with thick legs. My husband is a big guy. I love using tools and getting my hands dirty so I picked this one. Its a hobby, not just a bed. Nice raw wood. The possibilities were endless. In the end I chose to scorch the wood with a torch. Gently brushing the tip of the flame across the wood. It lightly burns the wood causing the grooves and details in the wood to stand out. After completed I bought $10 gloss spray canisters of clear sealant to coat the bed. Not only does it give it a shine, it makes the wood smooth to prevent slivers, and seals the wood so that the soot wont run off or be breathed in. The only downside I found is that the headboard is so low. I need to have a box spring so pretty sure it wont even be visible once I finish putting it together. Other then that, happy with the purchase. great color!
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I was looking for a bed with thick legs. My husband is a big guy. I love using tools and getting my hands dirty so I picked this one. Its a hobby, not just a bed. Nice raw wood. The possibilities were endless. In the end I chose to scorch the wood with a torch. Gently brushing the tip of the flame across the wood. It lightly burns the wood causing the grooves and details in the wood to stand out. After completed I bought $10 gloss spray canisters of clear sealant to coat the bed. Not only does it give it a shine, it makes the wood smooth to prevent slivers, and seals the wood so that the soot wont run off or be breathed in. The only downside I found is that the headboard is so low. I need to have a box spring so pretty sure it wont even be visible once I finish putting it together. Other then that, happy with the purchase. great color!