White Oak
White Oak is admired for its distinctive grain pattern. “Quarter, Plain or Rift Sawn” refers to the manner in which the wood is cut from the log that creates a straight, consistent grain pattern with a characteristic “fleck or ray” across the grain. Color may range from light to medium brown with occasional pin knots. A distinctively textured wood species with a straight grain pattern and a true-brown undertone that works beautifully with traditional looks, as well as transitional and soft-contemporary.
Cherry
Cherry hardwoods are admired for their rich, beautiful color, satiny smooth texture, and uniform grain pattern. Cherry is one of our most popular wood species for kitchen cabinetry and the color will range from light to medium reddish-brown with some areas of light creamy color. Small mineral flecks, pitch pockets, and areas of sapwood occur naturally. The rich color of Cherry hardwoods will darken with age and exposure to sunlight. SBS Remodeling offers a variety of beautiful cabinet finishes for Cherry hardwood cabinetry.
Maple
One of our most popular options, Maple is known for its smooth texture and creamy white color, which can exhibit subtle variation from white to light brown. Maple has varying areas of density that will absorb stain differently, creating a somewhat mottled appearance with darker stains. Mineral streaks (dark mineral deposits absorbed from the soil in which the tree grew) are a naturally occurring variation. With its smooth texture and fine grain, Maple is an ideal wood species for painted finishes as well as stained finishes.
Knotty Alder
Knotty Alder is chosen for its rustic, informal appearance. Knots vary in size and distribution and include tight, sound knots as well as rustic, open, and split knots. Alder is a smooth hardwood with color and graining similar to Cherry ranging from a light honey color to a reddish-brown hue. With time and exposure to sunlight, Knotty Alder will turn a shade lighter in color which is a natural characteristic of the species.
Red Oak
Red Oak is recognized for its prominent grain pattern and texture which varies from a tight, straight grain to a distinctive arch pattern. Color ranges from a creamy white to light brown with reddish hues. Occasional pin knots and mineral streaks may also occur but overall color and grain is fairly consistent.
Hickory
Hickory is known for its prominent grain and dramatic color variation which can range from creamy white to dark brown within the same door panel. This color variation is characteristic of the species and is completely random. Mineral streaks and sound knots are sometimes present in this exceptionally dense and strong hardwood.
Rustic Hickory
Rustic Hickory is known for its dramatic rustic appearance and color variation as well as knots, burls, mineral streaks, and pitch pockets. The color will vary from creamy white to dark brown. Knots (which may be open or closed) and character marks will be random and prevalent in all shapes and sizes. This beautiful wood species offers versatility with rustic appeal. Stain color will temper and soften some of the color variations, whereas a natural finish will showcase the color variation.
Walnut
General characteristics of Walnut are: a durable hard wood with exceptional strength because of its tight, dense grain. The color varies from light to chocolate brown and may contain burls, butts and curls that show off well in a variety of finishes. Walnut’s natural color will “mellow” with age & exposure to light. This is a natural occurrence. When cabinetry or components are added or replaced at a later date, they will normally be darker in color and may need to be exposed to more direct sunlight to speed up the lightening process, depending on the finish.
Beech
General characteristics of European Beech are: generally consistent in color and grain with a light cream-tan to light pink-tan in color with some dark mineral streaks. The grain is short, mostly straight, with fine, even texture.
Natural Alder
Natural Alder from TaylorCraft will be clear of pronounced defects but will possess inherent characteristics of the species in which only the extremes will be removed. Color and grain, while monitored, will vary more and will not be as uniform in appearance as our Select grade. Natural grade is recommended when natural color and grain variations are desired or acceptable such as when used with medium to dark stained finishes. General characteristics of Alder are: generally pale pinkish-brown to reddish peach in color with a subtle grain pattern which may include small pin knots, grain “fuzz” and a small amount of mineral streaks. Alder generally finishes smoothly and takes stain uniformly.
Mahogany
General characteristics of African Mahogany are: generally straight grain with some swirls and crotch figures, usually free of voids and pockets and may include very small pin knots. It has a reddish-brown color, which darkens over time, and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished. It has a moderately coarse texture, excellent workability, and is very durable.
HDF / MDF (High/Medium-Density Fiberboard)
At SBS Remodeling, we go to extra lengths to ensure our painted cabinetry is luxuriously smooth, durable, and beautiful for years to come. As technology advances, engineered wood materials have advanced with even more benefits for painted finishes.