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Finishes B1
Finishes
Finish Terminology
End Grain
End grain surfaces and softer areas of the wood may accept more stain and
often appear darker than other surfaces. This is a natural reaction when
finishing wood products and potential variances cannot be controlled.
Joint Lines
Since wood is in a constant state of expansion and contraction, visible lines
are normal at the joints on the cabinet face frames and doors. This does not
weaken the finish or the strength of the joint.
Telegraphing
Show through or “telegraphing” of wood characteristics may happen when
paint is applied to any specie of natural wood. These characteristics, such as
open grain, pin holes, knots and mineral streaks, may be visible through the
paint. Telegraphing may happen on doors, face frames, moldings, decorative
end panels or other decorative enhancements made of natural wood. Please
consider this when selling any of our finishes that feature paint as the base
technique, including paint with glaze and vintage techniques.
Note: Individual veneer doors vary in absorption of finishes and glaze hang
up. Also, veneer door styles, which are usually simple door designs, may not
contain as much glaze hang up as ornate door designs. Therefore, KraftMaid®
recommends that a sample veneer door be viewed in the desired finish before
placing a full kitchen order.
Note: Based on independent testing, discoloration will occur to doors,
drawers and cabinet parts after prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke. This is
especially noticeable on white and other lighter finishes. However, KraftMaid®
Cabinetry does not warranty any of its finishes against discoloration due to
exposure to smoke.
Warping, Cracking & Proper Humidity
As a natural characteristic, all wood products contain moisture. Changes
in temperature and humidity affect the moisture content in wood, which
causes wood to expand or contract. Over time, this expansion or contraction
can cause warping and joint cracks to occur, potentially causing permanent
deformations, in wood cabinetry.
To help prevent excessive movement in your wood cabinetry, we recommend
maintaining a controlled environment of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and
30% to 50% humidity in the areas where your cabinetry is stored or installed.
Environmental conditions cannot be controlled by Masco Cabinetry and the
effects of the movement in wood is not considered to be a manufacturing
defect and will not be considered a reason for replacement.
Note: Wood products, including cabinet doors and face frames, are typically
affected by environmental conditions. Color variation over time, as well as
normal movement due to wood’s expansion and contraction is part of the
natural beauty of wood. This normal movement may cause hairline cracks
in the finish surface at the joints and is considered a normal characteristic
of semi opaque or painted finishes. This will not be considered a reason for
product replacement.
See the doors section of this book for door specie information and
descriptions
Standard Laminate Finishes
CS Cream
Solid off white color Thermofoil with a satin finish
WH White
Solid white color Thermofoil with a satin finish
Laminate Woodgrain
D81O Cannon Grey
A medium grey Thermofoil with a wood grain finish
WH Dove White
A white Thermofoil with a wood grain finish
Laminate Finish Availability Chart
v Available as Standard
Laminate High-Gloss Finish Availability Chart
v Available as Standard
CS WH
CreamWhite
Belair WP4 +
Edgemont Cathedral Cream ECR4 +
Edgemont Cathedral White EWR4 +
Edgemont Cream ECS4 +
Edgemont White EWS4 +
Polar Ridge ND4 +
Stanford Cream SCS4 +
Stanford White SWS4 +
Summit SHD4 +
D57D58 D59D60 D61
Chai High-GlossDove White High-GlossGreyloft High-GlossOnyx High-GlossPebble Grey High-Gloss
Maris AG7L4 + + + + +
D81OWH
Cannon Grey WoodgrainDove White Woodgrain
Coleburne Cannon Grey AH3L4 +
Coleburne Dove White AH3W4 +
Hailey Cannon Grey AH4L4 +
Hailey Dove White AH4W4 +
Lessex Cannon Grey AH2L4 +
Lessex Dove White AH2W4 +
Laminate Woodgrain Availability Chart
v Available as Standard
Laminate High Gloss Finishes
D57L Chai
A soft, neutral, light taupe color Thermofoil with a high gloss finish
D58L Dove White
White color Thermofoil with a high gloss finish
D59L Greyloft
Warm, midtone grey color Thermofoil with a high gloss finish
D60L Onyx
Black color Thermofoil with a high gloss finish
D61L Pebble Grey
Cool, light grey color Thermofoil with a high gloss finish
Grey color coding indicates new product, size or code.