Why did my Purple Heart turn brown?
Freshly cut, the wood actually shows a dull gray color but it turns purple upon exposure to air and light, and pretty quickly too. Over time the wood does darken, some to a dark brown and others just to a darker purple. Oil finishes will speed the darkening.Click to see full answer. Similarly, how do…
Freshly cut, the wood actually shows a dull gray color but it turns purple upon exposure to air and light, and pretty quickly too. Over time the wood does darken, some to a dark brown and others just to a darker purple. Oil finishes will speed the darkening.Click to see full answer. Similarly, how do you keep a purple heart from turning brown?I use a spar varnish with UV protection. UV is what turns the wood purple and unfortunately what will also fade the purple over time. Sand your wood down, then let it sit until it is a bright purple. Apply several coats of varnish with UV protection.Beside above, how do I make my Purple Heart more purple? Just set a fresh cut board out in the sun one morning and by afternoon you’ll notice a significant change. Over time the wood does darken, some to a dark brown and others just to a darker purple. Oil finishes will speed the darkening. Otherwise, lacquer and water based finishes will hold the color longer. Consequently, does Wood get darker over time? While many types of wood can darken over time, this process can be very distinct when dealing with cherry wood. It starts out a light golden/pink tone and darkens to a rich, reddish-brown color as it is exposed to light. You can accelerate the aging process by exposing the wood to as much natural light as possible.How strong is purple heart wood?The dry timber is very hard, stiff, and dense with a specific gravity of 0.86 (860 kg/m3 or 54 lb/cu ft). Purpleheart is correspondingly difficult to work with. It is very durable and water-resistant.
