Woods, Finishes and Hardware - Woods

Red Oak

Oak hardwoods are chosen for their beautiful open grain and varying patterns. Some color variation may occur in its natural state - from a red toned tan to a medium brown. Sporadic pin knots and mineral streaks are characteristic as well. Oak is a strong and heavy hardwood with high shock resistance.

Popular Finishes on Oak:
Natural           Honey           Chateau           Light Spice           Honey Spice           Pioneer

Maple

Smooth texture, uniform grain, and characteristic light color are what make maple appealing, popular, and perfect for natural finishes. Mineral streaks are common in maple, but these hardwoods are usually a creamy, white color that may vary from white to tan. The mineral streaks are random dark streaks from mineral deposits absorbed from the soil and are naturally occurring. "Birds-Eye" figuring and "Worm Holes" are also naturally occurring characteristics sometimes present. Natural expansion and contraction may be more apparent in maple cabinets due to its density and hardness. This will be seen most at joints in the wood, which is one reason we try to build larger single cabinet sections rather than try to attach multiple smaller boxes to fill a space. Maple is a hard and strong wood with excellent shock resistance.

Popular Finishes on Maple:
Natural           Sunset           Roselle           Auburn           Sunrise           Tarrington           Cider           Black Cherry           Merlot           Chateau           Del Sol           Pinecone           Autumn Blush           Chestnut           Champagne           Light Spice           Allspice

Cherry

Cherry hardwoods are selected for rich color, flowing grain patterns and smooth texture. Cherry has a pink toned color in its natural state and may vary in color from light pink to a dark brown. Mineral streaks, worm holes, gum spots, and pitch pockets are normal. Cherry will gradually darken with age with to exposure to sunlight. Cherry is strong, moderately hard, and has a high shock resistance.

Popular Finishes on Cherry:
Natural          Garnet           Roselle           Auburn           Honey Spice Merlot           Butternut           Chestnut           Honey           Autumn Blush

Hickory

Hickory is a smooth hardwood mainly selected for its remarkable grain. The color within a single piece of wood, or a cabinet door for example, may vary from a white color to a medium or dark brown. Pin knots, mineral streaks, and bird pecks are commonly occurring characteristics of this hardwood. Hickory is a notably heavy hardwood with high shock resistance.

Popular Finishes on Hickory:
Natural

Knotty Pine

Knotty Pine is often Chosen for its straight grain and knotty, rustic appearance. These knots are tight and appear randomly in location and size. Pine is commonly light in color and may vary from a creamy white to a tan brown. Pine will mellow with age due to sunlight exposure and knots will darken as well. Some cabinet parts will be clear of knots due to the natural yield of our hand selected lumber and need for structural integrity for certain cabinet pieces.

Popular Finishes on Knotty Pine:
Auburn           Natural           Butternut           Honey           Honey Spice           Pioneer           Sunset

Alder

Alder is a very similar wood to maple, with many of the same advantages and characteristics. It is not quite as heavy or strong as maple and is also softer than maple.

Popular Finishes on Alder:
Natural           Black Cherry           Butternut           Garnet           Light Spice           Pioneer           Sunset           Sunrise           Tarrington