Wood Expectations

Joint Expansion

The natural occurrence of expansion and contraction, may also affect your doors, drawers and face frames. Expansion and contraction in doors, drawers and face frames can also open a joint line. The finish will still protect the surface and the structural integrity of the joint will not be affected.‍

When purchasing painted (lacquer base) finishes, keep in mind that the natural occurrence of expansion and contraction greatly affects the overall look of the wood products. Because of this, it is perfectly normal to experience some separation at joints in wood. Although we take every precaution to minimize this, it is completely natural. It is recommended that a humidity control system is incorporated in a home to reduce the possibility of expansion and contraction in wood products.

Warpage

The natural occurrence of expansion and contraction, may also affect your doors, drawers and face frames. In some case doors may warp for a period of time until the home has incorporated it’s humidity control system. Special hinges are available to readjust some of the warpage out of the door, until the humidity control system has regulated the environment. Remember, proper initial care and maintenance will insure a lifetime of beauty and enjoyment of your new cabinets.

End Grain

End grains appear darker, as the stain is absorbed more due to the softness of the wood. This is most commonly seen on the Mortise and Tenon jointed doors. This is a natural reaction when the stain is applied, this is not a deemed as a defect.

Mineral Streaks

An olive or greenish-black or brown discoloration of undetermined cause in hardwoods, commonly caused by minerals which the tree extracts from the soil, or other injuries that occurred during the growth process. This is common in many types of wood products.

Aging

Wood continue to age in your home. Some wood products like Cherry will darken faster than others. For those who appreciate the unique features that wood products offer, this transformation will continue to bring rich lusters to the product as time moves forward.

Color Variation

Our stain finishes are semi-transparent to enhance the natural beauty and character of our products. While we offer an extensive range of stains and color tones, color may vary based on the underlying wood products, all of our finishes are lacquer base products, upon request we can do water base.