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Alder and Rustic Alder
Alder is a soft hardwood with a fine, straight-grain and even texture.
Color is light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge, with little difference
between heartwood and sapwood. Alder does not evolve in color or darken
when exposed to light or heat as other woods do, and takes stains and
finishes well. It is one of the softest hardwoods so care must be taken
to avoid damage. Some small tight knots can be found with standard Alder.
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Cherry and Rustic Cherry
Cherry displays a distinctive grain pattern and warm color shadings,
ranging from nearly white to dark reddish brown. Dark pockets, pin
knots and random streaks are common, More than most woods, cherry
will darken when exposed to light, especially in light stains. Rustic
Cherry will have at least one knot on the door and drawer fronts.
Wide color variation may occur, and sap wood will be more prominent.
Rails and stiles are free of knots for ease of attaching hardware.
Slab headers may contain knots, which could impact hardware placement.
Knots will be solid and will be closed. At certain angles light could
be visible through the knot.
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Hickory and Rustic Hickory
Hickory is a heavy, strong hardwood known for flowing, vibrant grain
patterns and dramatic color variation. Hickory can also exhibit random
pecks, burls and mineral streaks. Hickory's color ranges across a
wide spectrum, from nearly white to dark brown. Rustic hickory will
have at least one true knot in the center panel. Rails and stiles
are free of knots for ease of attaching hardware. Slab headers may
contain knots, which could impact hardware placement. Knots will be
solid and will be closed. At certain angles light could be visible
through the knot.
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Maple
Maple is a versatile hardwood with a fine, smooth grain. Maple varies
in color from nearly white to a slightly reddish brown. Mineral or
sugar streaks occur naturally in maple and can vary from piece to
piece. This is more noticeable in lighter stains.
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Quarter Sawn Red Oak
Quarter sawn oak is red oak milled at an angle 60 to 90 degrees from
the grain allowing rays and flecks to become visible. Glazing, especially
in the darker shades, tends to enhance the additional grain patterns.
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Solid Color Finishes
Solid color finishes include tinted varnishes, tinted varnishes with
glaze, and thermo foil. Like other finishes, solid color finishes have
a coating of catalyzed varnish to help protect the finish. Solid color
is susceptible to wear and will more easily show nicks, dents, chips
and rub-throughs especially on sharp corners and edges.
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Vintage Finishes
Vintage finishes use techniques to simulate the wear and tear seen
on used and well loved pieces of cabinetry. Burnished and broken edges,
rounded corners, light chain distressing, spattering and light sanding
may be employed, depending on the finish selected.
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White Oak
White oak is a strong hardwood with a long, linear grain, often displaying
tiny rays. Oak, at times, has small pinholes and tight knots. Oak coloration
can range from golden blond to deeper tones.
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