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Red Oak
Red Oak is a very durable, common wood species, noted for its open grain
and availability. Red Oak creates a warm, airy, country feeling to a kitchen if used in light colors, darker stains
will produce a richer, more luxurious feel. We have used a darker red stain on a couple bars, this looks quite
nice. Red Oak has been popular in the past, but it's usage has declined in the past while, especially in architectural
cabinetry.
Quarter, Rift Sawn White Oak
Quarter or Rift Sawn White Oak is a very tight grained cut, achieved
by milling a log differently than the standard plain sawn. Although it is possible to mill any specie, White Oak is
one of the more common species used for this. Quarter or rift sawn lumber is generally more stable than flat sawn, mainly
because of the uniformity of the grain. Quarter Sawn White Oak usually had "medullary rays" which add character, Rift
Sawn White Oak is a uniform and tight grain, with few or no "medullary rays".
Some more species we either have or can work with...
Hickory
Teak
Bubinga
Sapele
Bamboo
Butternut
Walnut
Sycamore
and many others... just ask
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Cherry
Cherry is also a readily available wood species, probably making up 25-30%
of our projects. It is a very smooth specie that may show scuffing in high use areas a little quicker
than some harder species, such as maple or oak. Cherry is usually stained anything from a lighter brown to a dark mahogany
color. We occasionally do a project in clear finish cherry, resulting in a blond color that turns darker with age.
Note: cherry usually darkens with time, especially with lighter colors, so the cabinetry may look lighter than expected when
first installed.
Alder
Alder is a lightweight specie that has gained popularity in the recent
while, which have dramatically driven up costs from it's formerly economical position. A popular version of this specie
has been the rustic alder, which lends itself to blending in with many different design color schemes and styles. Alder
is not as durable as most common species used in cabinet construction. It has had somewhat of a reputation as being
an alternative to cherry, however, in many ways it would more closely resemble birch. Of course, stain and color application
play a part in how a product turns out as well.
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Maple
Maple makes up 20-25% of our projects, and is usually the base species
if the client chooses a solid color (painted) finish. It is also a very nice looking specie in light
tones, if you are looking for a light brown without to much of a yellow or red tinge, this is a great species for such.
We usually use Maple as a base wood for painted finishes, as it provides a very solid and durable substrate for
paint. Some more exotic versions of Maple include Birds Eye, Tiger, and Quilted.
Birch
Birch is a very commonly used specie in the Kansas City area for new
home construction. It is a strong and durable specie, although more difficult to stain evenly with darker stains.
Very few of our projects involve birch.
Beech
Beech is one of the most economical species we currently offer. It is
a wider grained species that can be difficult to stain in dark colors properly. Durability is good, and the specie
is a great substrate for painted cabinets. Cabinet Designs uses European Steemed Beech.
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