cherry

Cherry is characterized by its red undertones, but may vary in color from white to a deep, rich brown. A close-grained wood with fairly uniform texture, cherry wood reveals pin knots and curly graining. All wood will mature with time, and it is especially true for cherry wood, of which the finish will slowly mature to a rich, darker tone. Those who choose this highly sought-after quality in cherry cabinetry should expect to witness this evolution.

The natural features described below are normal and should not be considered defects:

• Small sap pockets, pin knots and streaks
• Color ranges from pale yellow sapwood to deep reddish brown heartwood, with occasional shades of white, green, pink or even grey
• Staining reveals subtle variations and colors that typically darken over time
• Variations within a single door and among adjacent cabinets
• Apt to accept nicks and bumps over time
• NOTE: All veneer wood products react differently to stain or paint process. Applied side panel material (veneer) does not have the same character traits as solid hardwood and may vary in color, graining, sheen and tone depths.

maple

Maple is a close-grained hardwood that is predominately white to creamy-white in color, with occasional reddish brown tones. White maple typically features uniform graining as compared to other wood species, characteristic markings may include fine brown lines, wavy or curly graining, bird’s eye dots and mineral streaks. The natural features described below are normal and should not be considered defects:

• Creamy white to light blonde tones to dark reddish brown tones
• Mineral streaks are a natural characteristic and will appear darker with stain
• Wavy, curly bird’s-eye or burl graining as well as worm tracking across the grain that will darken when stained
• Variations within a single door and among adjacent cabinets in lighter stain will yellow over time
• NOTE: All veneer wood products react differently to stain or paint process. Applied side panel material (veneer) does not have the same character traits as solid hardwood and may vary in color, graining, sheen and tone depths.

quarter sawn oak

Its elegant, straight grained appearance sets it apart from the more common “cathedral grain” properties of plain sawn red oak. With inherent enhanced stability, quarter sawn red oak is a more desirable, higher value alternative to plain sawn for any red oak application. Contrary to plain sawn oak, quarter sawn oak is cut for figure. Using the heart as the edge rather than the center, quarter sawn allows rays and flecks to become visible.

The natural features described below are normal and should not be considered defects:

• Oak colors range from light tans to deep reddish browns
• Streaks of yellow or black mineral deposits
• Rays, checks and flecks are non-uniform and become visible.
• Noticeable differences in color between open and close-grained areas
• Variations within a single door and among juxtaposed cabinets
• NOTE: All veneer wood products react differently to stain or paint process. Applied side panel material (veneer) does not have the same character traits as solid hardwood and may vary in color, graining, sheen and tone depths.

	quarter sawn oak
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paint

Painted woods offer a classic look for your kitchen. Paint will develop hairline cracks in the finish, most notable around the joints - especially miter joints. This is a result of natural expansion and contraction of the wood. With that, 6 Square Cabinets®, uses MDF for center panels with all painted door styles to help with the stability of the door. Painted doors do require more maintenance for chips, marks, residue from normal kitchen use, and hand/finger prints. Paint may have a slight difference in tones between doors, drawer fronts and face frames.

glaze

All our glazes are uniquely hand-applied. Glazing is most apparent in contours where “hang-up” would occur. Doors with less detailed profiles will show less hang-up which accentuates the grain’s natural attributes. Glaze adds depth, dimension and an understated sheen that’s guaranteed to endure. Glazing results in each piece being unique and individualized. When choosing glazing please understand that each cabinetry component will have a finish appearance that is slightly different from the next. Glazing over lighter stains will result in more noticeable variation than over darker base stain colors.

The natural features of paint and glaze described below are normal and should not be considered defects:

• With 6 Square Cabinets™ painted doors, dimensionally stable MDF are used in lieu of solid wood for center panels to add stability against seasonal thermal dimensional changes.
• Additional maintenance may be required for painted doors against chips, marks, hand/finger prints, and residue from normal kitchen use.
• NOTE: All veneer wood products react differently to stain or paint process. Applied side panel material (veneer) does not have the same character traits as solid hardwood and may vary in color, graining, sheen and tone depths.