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Door Styles
Wood Specie Information
Door Styles
Alder
Birch
Cherry
Hickory
Maple
Oak
Wood Species & Characteristics
Alder
is softer than other hardwood species with a fine grain pattern. In its raw state, Alder’s color can range from pale pink–brown to tan. Rustic
Alder likely includes some combination of rustic characteristics such as open and closed knots, burls, worm holes, mineral streaks and sound
cracks reflecting the inherent beauty of the wood. These characteristics are expected and preferred as they occur naturally in the material. Of the
natural characteristics, open and closed knots are the most common in the species.
Birch
is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain pattern that ranges from straight to wavy or curly. The predominant
sapwood color is white to creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies in color from medium or dark brown to reddish brown, which may result in
color variation within the same door.
Cherry
is a rich multi-colored hardwood, often used in fine furniture. In its raw state, cherry has pinkish-brown hues with occasional shades of
white, green, pink or grey. It may also contain small knots, pin holes and cherry fissures. A cherry fissure is a small crack that occurs naturally in
the wood; it will
not
get bigger over time. Natural or light stains accent the color variations and characteristics in cherry, while dark stains soften
its complexity. All cherry wood naturally darkens or “mellows” with age.
Crafted Hardwood Veneer
is made from an engineered hardwood veneer to emulate the look of real Quartersawn Cherry, Maple or Oak. This
material is less susceptible to expansion and contraction and offers a more consistent color and grain pattern.
EverCore™
is a mechanically compressed wood fiber material that reacts less to environmental conditions than other hardwood materials. This
material is less susceptible to expansion and contractions that can cause joints to separate showing hairline cracks in painted product. It also
provides a more consistent and smooth surface, eliminating the appearance of naturally occurring wood characteristics such as grain patterns,
knots or mineral streaks. When EverCore™ is selected, the entire door including stiles, rails, and center panel, will be made from this material.
Hickory
is a strong, open-grained wood that is known for its flowing grain pattern and dramatic variation in color. Hickory often contains
random pecks, burls and mineral streaks. A single hickory door might vary from light to deep brown when finished in light or natural stains.
Darker stains will mildly tone these color variations, but these very characteristics make each hickory kitchen unique.
High-Gloss Laminate
foils feature a smooth, glossy surface for a contemporary look. The High-Gloss foil is applied to medium-density fiberboard
(MDF) using a roll bonding process. The doors have a coordinating gloss edge banding applied with a special process to minimize the seam
between the face and edge of the door. Door and drawer front backs are matching in color with a standard sheen melamine. Cabinet face frames
are painted solid hardwood to coordinate with the color of the doors and drawer fronts in the standard sheen. Cabinet boxes have a standard
Matching Viraguard Interior (MIV) that brings the entire cabinet together. While great care has been taken to match the face frame to the doors
and drawer fronts, texture, sheen and color variations can be expected. We recommend ordering specialty panels for High-Gloss foil ends as the
standard end panels will be Viraguard. Prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke will discolor High-Gloss finishes, and this side effect is
not
covered
under warranty.
Laminate
doors are made out of thermofoil, which features a silky-smooth surface providing a uniform look from door to door. Thermofoil
material is applied to medium-density fiberboard (MDF) using an intense heat and pressure-bonding process. The cabinetry face frame features
solid hardwood finished to match the thermofoil doors and drawer fronts. While great care has been taken to match the face frame to the doors
and drawer fronts, texture and color variations can be expected. Prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke will discolor thermofoil finishes, and this
side effect is
not
covered under warranty.
Maple
is a strong wood that is primarily off-white in its raw state. However, maple sometimes contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink as
well as light tan or reddish-tinged streaks that darken with stain. Typically straight-grained, maple can be wavy or even curly. Hard maple offers
more uniformity than other wood types, making it ideal for living spaces that feature a clean, streamlined appearance.
Oak
is a strong, open-grained wood that ranges in color from white to yellow to reddish brown. Oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow or
black mineral deposits.
Quartersawn
refers to the method of cutting natural wood. Lumber is cut through the rings at close to a 90 degree angle, creating a tighter,
straighter and more consistent grain pattern. Finishes may appear slightly darker on quartersawn material. Face frame and end panels are supplied
as plain-sawn material unless stated otherwise per cabinet.
Rustic
doors likely include some combination of open knots, wormholes, dramatic color contrast, and mineral streaks reflecting the inherent
beauty of the wood. These characteristics are expected and preferred as they occur naturally in the material; no one characteristic (i.e. open
knots) is a defining trait of Rustic door styles.
Must
order matching end panels for rustic finished ends.
Woodgrain Laminate
doors are made out of vinyl foil, which features an embossed surface providing the appearance of exotic wood character.
The foil is wrapped around medium-density fiberboard (MDF) using adhesives to ensure a strong bond. Edges are covered with a matching vinyl
edgebanding for a clean finished look. The cabinetry face frame features solid hardwood finished to compliment the thermofoil doors and drawer
fronts. While great care has been taken to match the face frame to the doors and drawer fronts, texture and color variations can be expected.
Prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke will discolor thermofoil finishes, and this side effect is
not
covered under warranty.