Pine

Pine is an affordable, workable softwood used for everything from framing to furniture. This section covers treating and finishing pine and how it compares to other woods.

Treating & finishing: treat pine for outdoor use and refinish pine floors.

Compare: rubberwood vs pine, yellow pine vs Douglas fir, treated pine vs cedar, and maple vs pine.

Grades: is white pine a hardwood and is southern yellow pine strong.

For how pine ranks among species, see our types of wood guide.

How do you treat pine for outdoor use? Use pressure-treated pine or seal untreated pine thoroughly with an exterior stain-sealer, keeping end-grain and ground contact well protected.

Is pine a hardwood or softwood? Pine is a softwood, though it’s widely used for furniture and building thanks to its low cost and workability.