Wood Facts
The Beauty and Richness of cabinetry begins with wood. It's beauty is more than skin deep.
Cabinetry is constructed from many pieces of wood. When it comes to the Cabinetry Doors, each is unique and displays natural characteristics and variations in color.
Being a product of Nature, wood varies from one piece to another, with each piece having its own characteristics. The unique grain patterns in solid hardwood are related to the trees's growth rings. These natural markings are proof of the sturctural integrity. Variations should be accepted as the character of the wood and not mistaken as a defect.
Cabinetry is constructed from many pieces of wood. When it comes to the Cabinetry Doors, each is unique and displays natural characteristics and variations in color.
Being a product of Nature, wood varies from one piece to another, with each piece having its own characteristics. The unique grain patterns in solid hardwood are related to the trees's growth rings. These natural markings are proof of the sturctural integrity. Variations should be accepted as the character of the wood and not mistaken as a defect.
Types of Wood
Hard Maple is a strong closed grained wood. The grain pattern can vary from a close vertical pattern to a wild arch-shaped pattern. In it's natural state, there are color variations ranging from white to yellow to brown and can occasionally contain light tan or dark mineral steaks.
Cherry is characterized by it red undertones, but may range in color from white to a deep rich brown. These variations are often quite visible with natural or light finihes. Cherry is also known for it aging process, which results in a darker color after a period of exposure to natural and artificial light sources. Dark areas become a deep, reddish brown while light areas age to medium yellows or browns. These are all desirable characteristics of authentic cherry wood.
Hickory is a strong open grained wood that is known for its wide variation in color. It is not uncommon to see doors or parts of doors that range in color from very light to deep brown. These may be enhanced with finished in a light or natural stain. Darker stains will mildly tone these color variations. These characteristics are unique and preferred by those who love this wood.
Natural Birch is a medium density hardwood with a fine moderate graing pattern. The predominant color is white to creamy yellow while the heartwood varies in color from medium to dark brown to reddish brown. This range of color makes a distinctive statement in Birch Cabinetry.
Red Oak is a strong open grained wood that has a range in color from white, yellow to a pinkish red. Red Oak is sometimes steaked with green, yellow and black mineral deposits and may contain some wide grain.
Pine is a closed graing softwood that has a range in color of white, yellow and pink. Pine contains solid knots and sap runs of varying size that contribute to the color changes within each piece of wood. Pine will darken or "mellow" with age and is a natural occurrence and is the beauty of owning a Pine wood kitchen.
Remember that all wood is Natural and Unique. Mineral Streaks, Knots and Pin Holes are natural characteristics and bring out the beauty of each wood species.
Cherry is characterized by it red undertones, but may range in color from white to a deep rich brown. These variations are often quite visible with natural or light finihes. Cherry is also known for it aging process, which results in a darker color after a period of exposure to natural and artificial light sources. Dark areas become a deep, reddish brown while light areas age to medium yellows or browns. These are all desirable characteristics of authentic cherry wood.
Hickory is a strong open grained wood that is known for its wide variation in color. It is not uncommon to see doors or parts of doors that range in color from very light to deep brown. These may be enhanced with finished in a light or natural stain. Darker stains will mildly tone these color variations. These characteristics are unique and preferred by those who love this wood.
Natural Birch is a medium density hardwood with a fine moderate graing pattern. The predominant color is white to creamy yellow while the heartwood varies in color from medium to dark brown to reddish brown. This range of color makes a distinctive statement in Birch Cabinetry.
Red Oak is a strong open grained wood that has a range in color from white, yellow to a pinkish red. Red Oak is sometimes steaked with green, yellow and black mineral deposits and may contain some wide grain.
Pine is a closed graing softwood that has a range in color of white, yellow and pink. Pine contains solid knots and sap runs of varying size that contribute to the color changes within each piece of wood. Pine will darken or "mellow" with age and is a natural occurrence and is the beauty of owning a Pine wood kitchen.
Remember that all wood is Natural and Unique. Mineral Streaks, Knots and Pin Holes are natural characteristics and bring out the beauty of each wood species.