Alder
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Alder is characterized by its straight
grain and even texture. Its reddish brown color often looks similar to Cherry.
It has been called the "cheap man's Cherry". Unfortunately it dents relatively
easily, but offers a stable surface. The wood is moderately light and slightly
soft hardwood, with a smooth surface and very little grain showing. Alder may
display pin knots, grain "fuzz" and mineral streaks. Colors may vary from
almost white to tan and pale, pinkish brown. The warm tones work well in a more
casual setting, and help lend a cozy feeling to a large room.
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Beech
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European Beech is a highly sustainable, durable wood with a fairly straight
grain pattern and a relatively smooth surface. Knots and irregular grain may be
present, but are generally kept to a minimum. Colors vary from light to
mid-tone brown, with some dark brown heartwood streaks. One of the most unique
properties of European Beech is the way the grain pattern seems to change with
different stain colors.
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Birch
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Natural birch is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain
pattern that ranges from straight to wavy or curly. The predominant sapwood
color is white to creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies in color from
medium or dark brown to reddish-brown. This range in color makes a distinctive
statement in a birch cabinetry selection. Natural birch is a medium density
hardwood with a fine moderate grain pattern. The predominant sapwood* color is
white to creamy yellow, while the hardwood** varies in color from medium or
dark brown to reddish brown. This range in color makes a distinctive statement
in your Birch cabinetry selection.
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Cherry
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Cherry is an elegant, multi-colored hardwood. In its raw state, it has a
pinkish-brown hue with occasional shades of white, green, pink or even gray.
Natural or light stains accent these color variations. Small gum pockets,
streaks, pin knots and figures are common. Cherry wood will darken or “mellow”
with age. This mellowing is a natural occurrence and a benefit of owning solid
cherry cabinetry. Cherry is elegant, multi-colored hardwood, which may contain
small knots and pin holes. Natural or light stains accent these color
variations making a distinctive statement in a full kitchen. Cherry wood will
darken or “mellow” with age. This mellowing is a natural occurrence and the
benefit of owning a solid Cherry kitchen.
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Hickory
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Hickory is a strong, open-grained wood that is known for its flowing grain
pattern and dramatic variation in color. It often contains random specks, burls
and mineral streaks, and it is not uncommon to see doors or parts of doors that
range in color from light to deep brown when finished in light or natural
stains. Darker stains will mildly tone these color variations, but these very
characteristics make each hickory kitchen unique and the preference of those
who love 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 light to a deep brown when finished in a light or natural
stain. Darker stain will mildly tone these color variations. These
characteristics are what make each Hickory kitchen unique and the preference of
those that love wood.
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Maple
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Hard maple is a strong, close-grained wood that is predominantly off-white in
color, although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink. Hard
maple occasionally contains small mineral, light tan or reddish -tinged streaks
that will darken with stain. It is usually straight grained, but can be wavy or
even curly. Hard Maple is a strong, closed wood that is predominately off-white
in color, although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink. Hard
maple occasionally contains light tan or dark mineral streaks.
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Oak
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Red oak has a prominent open grain that ranges in color from white to yellow
and reddish-brown. Red oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow or black
mineral deposits and may vary from a closely knit grain to a sweeping arch
pattern. Red Oak is a strong, open grained wood that has a range in color of
white, yellow, and pink. Red Oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow, and
black mineral deposits and may contain some wide grain.
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Pine
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Pine is lightweight with straight grain and fine, even texture. Dimensionally
stable and durable. Knots are prevalent in this material giving it a rustic
look. Rustic pine is relatively light; the soft wood has a fairly tight grain
pattern with a relatively smooth surface. Mineral Streaks and water stains are
common, and colors range from very white to yellow and reddish brown. Pine is
the classic choice for lodge or Southwest designs.
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VG Fir
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Fir is a very lightweight, soft wood, with a dense grain pattern and a
relatively smooth surface. Characteristics include pin knots, dry pitch
pockets, vine marks, and will darken with exposure to natural light.
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Sapwood
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The outer zone of wood in a tree, next to the bark. Sapwood is generally
lighter than heartwood.
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Heartwood
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Heartwood: The inner layers of wood in growing trees that have ceased to
contain living cells. Generally darker than sapwood, but the two are not always
differentiated.
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