Cabinet Wholesalers offers you knowledge of different wood species in your cabinet selection process. All woods will darken and mellow with age. Variations is one of the inherent beauties of wood. Samples will vary. Variations will be more apparent in large displays, stop in and visit our showroom to view these beautiful wood selections.
| Cherry | Hickory |
| 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. | Hickory is a heavy, strong hardwood known for flowing, vibrant grain patterns and dramatic color variations. 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 Cherry | Rustic Hickory |
| With Rustic Cherry, wide color variation may occur, and sap wood will be more prominent. There will be "character" spots (knot, burl, blemish, etc.) on the center panels, and they may also be on the stiles and rails of the door, and on the drawer front, which could impact hardware placement. Knots, if they appear, will be sound and will be closed. At certain angles, light could be visible through the knot. | Doors created with Rustic Hickory will have "character" sports (knot, burl, blemish, etc.) on the center panels. character spots may also be on the stiles and rails of the door, and on the drawer front, which could impact hardware placement. Knots, if they appear, will be sound and will be closed. At certain angles, light could be visible through the knot. |
| Maple | Quarter Sawn Red Oak |
| 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. | Quarter Sawn Red Oak is milled at an angle 60 to 90 degrees from the grain allowing rays and flecks to become visible, giving the wood unique character and dimension. Oak coloration can range from a golden blond to deeper tones. |
| Red Oak | Alder Species |
| Red 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 a golden blonde to deeper tones. | Alder is a soft hardwood with a fine, straight grain and even texture. Color is light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge. When you compare alder's heartwood with it's sapwood, there is insignificant color difference. Alder does not evolve in color or darken when exposed to light or heat as other woods do. Alder takes stains and finishes well. it is one of the softest hardwoods so it can be damaged easily. |