Rubberwood Carpentry in Singapore

Our Approach

For many Singapore homeowners, the leap from laminate to solid wood feels prohibitive. Rubberwood changes that equation. We view Rubberwood not as a “budget alternative,” but as the most intelligent entry point into authentic solid wood carpentry. It is a medium-density hardwood—comparable to Maple in strength—harvested sustainably from rubber plantations.

At Hessen, we utilize Rubberwood’s dense, uniform grain and exceptional stability to create built-in carpentry that offers the touch, smell, and longevity of real wood without the premium price tag of Teak or Oak. It is the chameleon of carpentry: naturally blonde, yet capable of absorbing stains to mimic the richness of Walnut or the warmth of Cherry. We treat every board with our non-toxic, child-safe finishes, ensuring your carpentry is not only beautiful but resistant to the humidity and pests unique to our tropical climate.

Sustainable & Solid: Sourced as a byproduct of the latex industry, Rubberwood is an eco-friendly “plantation hardwood” that allows you to furnish your entire home in solid wood for the cost of premium engineered materials.

The “Chameleon” Finish: Rubberwood’s consistent, pale grain makes it the perfect canvas for staining. We can colour-match it to darker, more expensive timber tones, giving you a luxurious aesthetic at a fraction of the cost.

Engineered for Stability: We utilize finger-jointed Rubberwood panels that are structurally stable and less prone to warping than single-slab timber, making them ideal for the expansive lengths required in built-in wardrobes and feature walls.

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Custom Solutions & Features

Custom Solutions

Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinetry (Painted or Stained)

Rubberwood is a favourite for kitchen carpentry because it offers the durability of solid wood doors at a manageable price point. For shaker-style or farmhouse kitchens, we can spray-paint Rubberwood for a flawless, matte finish that laminate simply cannot replicate. Alternatively, we can stain the cabinetry to a warm "honey oak" tone, sealing it with a heavy-duty, food-safe polyurethane that resists moisture and grease, ensuring your kitchen handles heavy cooking with ease.

Bedroom Wardrobe Internals & Doors

While many contractors use plywood for wardrobe interiors, we can utilize Rubberwood for the drawers, shelving, and shaker-style doors. This elevates the daily ritual of dressing—you are interacting with solid timber, not plastic edging. Our Rubberwood wardrobes are treated with formaldehyde-free finishes, making them exceptionally safe for children’s rooms and nurseries where air quality is paramount.

Living Room TV Consoles & Feature Walls

Rubberwood allows for the creation of massive, floor-to-ceiling TV feature walls that would be cost-prohibitive in other wood species. We can CNC-machine fluted panels or geometric patterns directly into the solid wood surface—something impossible with laminates. Whether you want a "Japandi" style light wood look or a dark, moody modern aesthetic, Rubberwood adapts to your design theme perfectly.