Beech forms dense and impressive looking forests. It is very strong and is one of the hardest woods. Timber is fine textured and grains are generally straight. Timber varies from light and golden in colour tone. In production, the steaming process increases the stability of the timber and can cause colour tone to turn dark reddish. Beech remains one of the most popular woods in the world as a beech floor creates a warm, cosy atmosphere in any setting and has an ability to harmonise with all kinds of background designs.