 | 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. Alder finishes looks lovely on contemporary kitchen cabinets.
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 | 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. Cherry Milan in Natural finish or darker tones like Java creates a perfect look for contemporary kitchen cabinets.
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 | 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 of the kitchen cabinets. Rails and stiles are free of knots for ease of attaching hardware. Slab headers may contain knots, which could impact hardware placement on kitchen cabinets. Knots will be solid and will be closed. At certain angles light could be visible through the knot. Hickory finishes are striking on contemporary bathroom cabinets.
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 | Lyptus
is a hard, fine-grain hardwood with a rich, warm tone. A darker finish palette minimizes the natural color variation, which can be extreme. More than most woods, Lyptus mellows and darkens with exposure to light.
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 | 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 of our bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Maple Tempo in Natural also creates a wonderful look for contemporary kitchen cabinets.
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 | 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 golden blond to deeper tones. Quarter sawn red oak is 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 of kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
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 | Tinted Varnish
finishes give fine maple cabinetry a striking paint-like look. The optional addition of Chocolate, Vanilla, Latte, Nickel or Bronze hand-applied glazing creates an impression of aging and detail. Like other finishes, Tinted Varnish cabinetry receives a coating of catalyzed varnish to help protect the finish. Tinted Varnish is susceptible to wear and will more easily show nicks, dents, chips and rub-through especially on sharp corners and edges.
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