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Wood Species Selection |
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Shiloh Cabinetry offers
four wood species and a thermafoil product. Our
cabinets come in oak, hickory, maple and cherry.
In addition to those four wood species, we offer thermafoil
doors and drawer fronts on painted maple face frames.
The same all-plywood box construction applies to our thermafoil
products as well. Each wood species has its own unique
characteristics, so we have described each one to help
you better understand real wood before you buy. |
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RED OAK --
The most traditional and commonly used wood species in
cabinetry for many years. It is known for its
distinctive open graining and attractive price.
Oak lumber can vary from almost white to brown to
gray. These are normal variations in the color of
oak, and are to be expected in cabinetry. The
lighter the stain, the more noticeable the variations. |
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HICKORY -- A very
hard, heavy wood known for its extremely bold and
distinct open graining and color variations. A
single board of hickory lumber can have several color
variations from almost white to dark brown and
black. Dark mineral deposits are common.
Extreme color variation is expected in hickory and that
is what gives hickory its charm. |
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MAPLE -- A hard and
heavy wood known for its lighter color and tight
graining (less distinct grain). Color varies from
almost white to medium brown. Maple has become
very popular of late due to its tight grain and use with
glazed finishes. |
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KNOTTY ALDER -- A
smooth, fine-grained hardwood with a straight grain
pattern similar to cherry. Color varies from pale
pinkish-brown to a light tan or honey color. Knotty
alder is chosen for its rugged appearance. Knots will be
random in size and distribution and will range from
tight sound knots to very rustic, split, and open knots. |
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CHERRY -- A slightly
hard and relatively light wood known for its tight
graining and elegant coloring. Color varies from
almost white to light brown to pinkish red, giving it a
wider variation in color than most people know.
Lighter stains will show this variation, so the buyer
should be aware of this characteristic. Another very
important characteristic of cherry is its sensitivity to
light. Cherry will darken over time with exposure
to any light, especially the sun. This darkening
will happen with all cherry and even after it has been
finished. Understanding the aging process of
cherry is important before purchasing this beautiful
wood. |
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THERMAFOIL -- The term for
our wrapped MDF doors and drawer fronts. Thermafoil doors are a
composite material with a durable coating in either
iceberg white, antique white, or our smooth finish
glacier white. The interior of the cabinets will
remain a natural maple. |
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