Kitchen Cabinets-Selecting the right kind of wood
When you start the purchase of kitchen furniture, the type of wood used is as important as the overall appearance or finish of the cabinets. Depending on whether you are buying RTA (ready to assemble), stock, semi custom or custom cabinets will have a great impact on forest types that are available for you to select from. Custom cabinets offer the largest selections of wood types, but also pay significantly more for them. Here is a list of types of wood that you can come across in your search for kitchen cabinets (listed in order of price)
Paint Grade
Paint Grade wood can actually consist of a wide range of types of wood. Most values and semi-custom cabinet companies that apply a finish paint, including MDF and can be used instead of wood particles. The forests most common grade of paint will be of birch, poplar, or maple.
Oak
Oak is probably the most used wood for cabinets. Most contractor grade cabinets, and cabinets cheaper priced will be of oak. Oak is available in more than 200 different species and are grown worldwide. The most common finish for oak cabinets is just a natural finish or honey. The oak is a strong, dense wood, which held up to everyday use and can accept stain well.
Pino
Pino comes in three different versions-white, yellow or ponderosa. White pine can be very easy to work with and will accept stain easily, while ponderosa will require special attention due to the resin that can still concentrate on the wood. Pine is ideal for creating a rustic feel to your home.
Maple
Maple is another type of wood used and can be found in a variety of species. This is probably the most common wood found in RTA cabinets because it grows in abundance in northern China and most RTA cabinets come from China. There are also over 10 species of maple that leave the U.S., so there are a variety of grains. Most maple is very easy to work with him and will accept stain easily. Maple finishes well in any color finish with a glaze of honey Chestnut.
Cherry
Cherry commonly used in the average price of upper cabinets. The unique feature about Cherry is that with a light stain applied, will actually be achieved dark over time. As wood ages and is exposed to sunlight will change to reddish brown, most people associate with antique cherry furniture.
Bamboo
With the push to become eco-friendly, more and more cabinets are being designed using bamboo. Bamboo is abundant plant that grows quickly. The biggest drawback is that bamboo has to be about another of plywood and bamboo plants do not grow enough thick to cut into boards. At this time, bamboo is used only find custom shops primarily on the West Coast
Mahogany
Mahogany creates look very rich, and the wood itself is reddish brown. Apart from exotic woods, this will be one of the more expensive options in the common wood types. Mahogany accepts stain very well, but not an overly strong wood.
If you are building a high-end kitchen or simply upgrading a unit rent, there are a variety of wood types to select. Selecting a type of wood that hold the amount of use and abuse will incurr is just as important as the final product will look, so keep this in mind when shopping for kitchen cabinets.
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John Boos Mystery Oil Butcher Block Oil
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The Perfect Remedy For Your Thirsty Board
Wood gets “thirsty” — it gets dry — drying can lead to cracking and deterioration — cutting boards and butcher block surfaces are no exception — protect your investment with regular applications of either Boos Board Cream or Boos Mystery Oil.
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Ateco French Rolling Pin
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Ateco’s French-style rolling pin is made of solid maple, is 20″ in length and is tapered from the middle to each end to permit easy rotation around dough for rolling out perfect circles. Since 1905, Ateco has manufactured tools to help professionals as we…
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Totally Bamboo Round Salt Box
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Totally bamboo’s round salt box is distinctively attractive, super strong, and totally “green”. It’s perfect for any and all dry “spice rack” items. Small magnet on base and lid ensures a tight seal. Durable material; box made of sturdy bamboo. The benefits of using bamboo are numerous. For example: bamboo is 16 percent harder than maple, it’s naturally anti-microbial; it holds the promise of a su…
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J.K. Adams ID-616 Large Maple Knife Tray
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Drawer knife trays organize cutlery safely, and neatly. We offer three styles in unfinished pine, each with a slanted handle rest. ID-616 (top) holds 6 kitchen knives, 6 steak/paring knives and a sharpening steel. ID-6 (middle) holds 6 knives. ID-313 (bottom) holds 3 kitchen knives, 3 steak/paring knives and a sharpening steel…..
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Americana
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How to Install Harris Tarkett Vanguard Hardwood Flooring
Vanguard Longstrip Hardwood Flooring with the floating installation system goes down quickly and easily over a variety of new and existing sub-floors. Achieve professional results by previewing this video and following step-by-step instructions on floor preparation, installation and how to work flooring around doorways and angled walls. Learn about moldings and transitioning onto other types of fl…
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Bostitch FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail, 1000-Per Box
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John Louis Home Standard Closet Shelving System, Red Mahogany
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Guardsman Furniture Touch Up Kit
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Old English® Furniture Polish: Scratch Cover for Light Wood 8 OZ
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This liquid polish is designed to hide nicks and scratches in wood furniture, paneling and floors. For medium to light woods like pine and oak. Helps restore damaged wood surfaces and hides unsightly scratches and nicks. For use on lighter color woods. 8 FL. OZ. (236 mL)…
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VaporGenie Classic Vaporizing Pipe – Maple
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This is a VaporGenie Classic pipe in Maple. The bowl, screen and filter top threads are made of stainless steel. The black mouth-tip is optional and can easily be removed by pulling it out.
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Laptop Bed Desk Bedtime Computer Table Folding Portable Tray
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Slim design laptop bed desk, made for comfort and built to last. This elegantly designed, functional laptop bed stand will hold your laptop in bed, lying down or sitting up in a natural position. Our laptop bed desk is completely lockable in open legs position or in foldable position and is light weight and portable. This product allows the laptop user to work on their laptop for an extended perio…
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Merax Height Adjustable Laptop Desk
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Merax Height Adjustable Laptop Desk (LT-001) Maple Wood
The Ambiance Collection is specially designed for your home office needs.
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Iphone 4 Mahogany Wood Full Body Skin Kit
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Great Northern Breakfast Basket
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Glass-top Maple Wood Watch Box
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Glamour 20-inch Wood Light Maple/ White Bathroom Vanity
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freedomRail 8-Foot Maple Wood Closet Kit
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freedomRail 7-Foot Maple Wood Closet Kit
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freedomRail 6-foot Maple Wood Closet Kit
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freedomRail Maple-Wood Shelf (24-Inch x 12-Inch)
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Sonora Light Maple and White Wood/ Ceramic Vanity
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105 Music Violin Replacement Maple Wood Bridges (Set of 2)
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Image Flooring 4×10-inch Maple Wood Vents
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