| CHARACTERISTICS OF WOOD TYPES |
| Cherry is characterized by its red undertones, but may vary in color from white to deep, rich brown. Cherry is a close-grained wood with fairly uniform texture, revealing pin knots and curly graining. All wood will age with time and the finish will darken. This is especially true for cherry. This is a sought-after quality in cherry cabinetry, and those who select it expect this evolution. |
| Maple is a close-grained hardwood that is predominately white to creamy-white in color, with occasional reddish-brown tones. While maple typically features uniform graining as compared to other wood species, characteristic markings may include fine brown lines, wavy or curly graining, bird pecks and mineral streaks. These traits are natural and serve to enhance maple's natural beauty. |
| Oak is a strong, open-grained hardwood that ranges in color from white to pink and reddish tones. Streak of green,yellow and even black may appear due to mineral deposits. Oak may also contain wormholws and wild, varying grain patterns. This distinct graining is considered a desirable quality. |
| Birch wood is fine-grained and pale in color, often with an attractive satin-like sheen. Ripple figuring may occure, increasing the value of the timber for veneer and cabinet-making. The highly-decorative Masur birchhas ripple texture combined with attractive dark streaks and lines that is considered desirable quality. |
| Hickory is a strong, heavy hardwood known for distinctive graining patterns. Contributing to its dramatic apperance is a wide vatiation in color and streaking, ranging from white to dark brown. This contrast in color can appear in a single door panel. Hickory also contains random knots and wormholes that further contribute to a varied apperance. These exaggerated characteristics are to expected and are considered desirable in hickory cabinetry. |
