Maple (Our
Most Popular Choice)
Maple is characterized by its smooth, even and fine grain pattern.
Natural maple has some color variation, but is generally
more uniform than most select hardwoods. Mineral streaks
are common in maple and appear darker when stained. |
Cherry
Cherry is a smooth, even-grained hardwood known for its warm, rich
look. Cherry 'mellows' or darkens with age. Exposure to
bright or direct sunlight will cause the wood to darken
and redden significantly. Cherry will have some sapwood,
mineral streaking, fine pin holes and pitch pockets. |
Birch
Birch is a strong, durable, closed-grained wood with a very
even texture. This species looks similar to cherry wood,
but does not darken dramatically as it is exposed to sunlight.
Because birch is the select heartwood from yellow birch
trees, some sapwood of a lighter color may be blended in
the mix of boards. |
Oak
Oak is known for its predominant grain patterns that
run from straight lines to arched and pointed. Lightness
and darkness variations are noticeable in lighter finishes.
Oak is one of the stronger hardwoods. |
Mahogany
Mahogany has been regarded as the premier wood for
quality cabinetry and furniture for over 200 years. Mahogany
is a medium density hardwood with a firm straight to wavy grain.
When freshly
cut, Mahogany is usually a light pink to pinkish yellow in color.
Over time it will mature to a beautiful deep reddish brown. |
Walnut
Walnut has been called the “king of hardwoods”.
Walnut is smooth grained with a rich and warm appeal. Color can
range from deep chocolate brown to light reddish-gray brown. While
care is taken to eliminate it, sapwood areas may be present and
range in hue from light yellow to light brown. As it ages, walnut
will “mellow” and lighten in color. |