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Hard maple is a very dense wood, white to grey overtones, closed pored, tight grain wood that is predominantly off-white in color, although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink.
Hard maple occasionally contains small mineral, light tan or reddish -tinged streaks that will darken with stain. It is usually straight grained, but can be wavy or even curly.
It is a popular wood for cabinet, flooring and other household millwork and again, when properly selected, will result in an even, pleasant appearance. In our opinion, Maple is much more desirable in light colors than dark. Sometimes the grain of this wood can absorb a dark stain in a very uneven pattern, which can detract from the natural beauty of the wood. |
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Straight grain, brown in color and very durable all describe Mahogany. While only a limited number of cabinets are ordered in this expensive wood, those constructed of Mahogany are truly striking. Sometimes left in its natural state but more often finished in deep rich colors, these cabinets will take on the appearance of fine old furniture.
Out all the common decorative furniture woods, none is more instantly recognisable that mahogany. The deep swirling grain of dark wood is simply mesmerising. In any kitchen, the cabinets set the tone for the whole room, and with mahogany kitchen cabinets, you can create a look that is classy and stylish, with a more traditional feel.
Additionally, mahogany is a relatively hardwearing wood. This is ideal, given the abuse that any family kitchen is subjected to, and so provides the exact blend of functionality and fashion that is necessary for a practical, liveable kitchen.
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Red oak: A versatile hardwood that has a pronounced open grain and a reddish color. Red Oak is very popular for cabinet construction because it wears well and is reasonably priced. In lighter colors, the amount of the grain influences the overall color because the open grain typically absorbs more of the stain than the other surfaces. In darker colors, the influence of the grain is diminished.
White Oak: This very heavy hardwood is not white at all, but rather a very attractive gray/brown that, when properly finished, can be used very effectively and can produce a stunning look. It is often specified in its natural color with perhaps some accent staining or antiquing, called "glazing".
Quartersawn Oak: By cutting oak from the log in a different way, it is possible to have a very straight and controlled grain. This was often done in furniture built around the turn of the 19th century, particularly Stickley furniture or some of the prairie pieces that are gaining in popularity. There is a substantial premium for ordering cabinets made of this wood, but the end result is a very distinctive look.
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Beech is a medium dense wood. It is a closed pored, and tight grained wood, beige to medium brown, with very tiny brown dash lines throughout the wood. This makes it one of the few woods that is very easy to identify, with a fair degree of success.
It is one of the least stable North American woods, so it is recommended NOT to use it if inadequately dried, or will be exposed to an unstable humidity (ie. like a cottage environment with a fireplace for dry winter heat and naturally existing, high summer humidities。 |
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Birch trees grow abundantly in North America. Natural birch is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain pattern that ranges from straight to wavy or curly.
All birch has a fine and uniform texture, closed pored and no significant odor. Birch dries with a fair amount of shrinkage. It loses almost 16% of its volume going from green to dry lumber and does like to warp and twist if enough weight is not applied to the green lumber as it air dries. Once dried it is stable.
Birch is significantly easier to stain, will give you an almost identical stained finish, but with much less grief, especially if you are trying for a relatively dark colour.
The predominant sapwood color is white to creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies in color from medium or dark brown to reddish-brown. This range in color makes a distinctive statement in a birch cabinetry selection.
When people specify Birch, they are most commonly referring to White Birch. This wood is hard and serviceable with very little grain definition. Like Maple, it is best finished in lighter colors and, in fact often used as a substitute for Maple. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish from Maple. This specie of wood fools even many experts. |
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adds to the structural integrality of the cabinet and also a firm anchor for the door hinges. Doors that are mounted on the face frame are extremely strong and will not warp or flex over time. 
higher level quality level so why ruin it with screws or bolts. Dovetailed joints are usually found on fine furniture and create an interlocking joint with each side in a tooth pattern weave. This not only has a refined appearance but also creates strength in the bond as the joint will not separate over time. *On Select Models
not only creates a large annoying sound but also places a high degree of impact force onto the cabinet itself. The solid natural wood face frame definitely helps impact resistance but so too does the soft close mechanism that allows the drawer to slow down before impact and self-close eliminating all noise and impact pressure. Also a great feature to show guests as they will be impressed with the advancement action of the feature in use.
Having access to the entire drawer does not only help in the functionality of your kitchen it adds value and in an important piece of the cabinetry since drawer bases are more expensive then a regular door cabinet. Full Extension glides allows for easy access and organization by allowing the entire drawer box to exit the cabinet so nothing gets lost in the back portion hidden under the cabinet framework.
Crown molding and under cabinet light rail is all 100% solid natural wood and available in different design patterns and sizes. Our molding does not come from a secondary source and is part of the cabinet model’s options list. Crown Molding can be used to have your upper cabinets reach the ceiling or just to help accent the cabinet and add appearance. Using an alternate level design that features wall cabinets of different heights will increase the appearance level of the kitchen and molding. Light Rail will give wall cabinets a cleaner finished look as well as hide any under-cabinet lighting. Our light rail molding has a low profile unlike in the past that used larger molding which grabbed too much attention our light rail molding combined with or cabinet construction allows plenty of space underneath for lighting without the need for large molding to conceal it.
Wood species in all finishes will exhibit color changes when exposed to different types of light and environments over time. Through this natural process, graining differences, mineral streaks and color variations can be expected in wood cabinetry. Lanxin Cabinetry's door styles often exhibit these natural and beautiful characteristics that are inherent in all wood cabinetry.