Poplar is used extensively in mouldings, columns and fine furniture. Why you may ask? This is because Poplar is similar in texture, density and grain to Maple and can be stained to look, just like Maple or even Cherry.

Our columns are manufactured with American Poplar, which is a fraction of the cost of Maple or Cherry

If you have any doubts about the way American Poplar will look, you can go to your nearest lumber yard and obtain a sample, take it home, and use your stain of choice on it. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. If not, consult the person who will be staining it for you. One place for expert advice about staining wood is www.minwax.com

Poplar Columns have the same load bearing capacity as does the paint grade of equitant size.