Our Products
Materials
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Alder
Alder—aka “poor man’s cherry”—has a similar grain and coloring to cherry. It’s a soft wood, but is very light and wonderful for cabinetry. We built our showroom cabinets out of alder. An interesting bit of alder trivia—it’s also a great wood for electric guitar bodies and is used notably by Fender for their Stratocasters and Jaguars.
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Beech
Currently our most frequently used wood species. Typically imported from Europe, beech wood is responsibly harvested. It is a good hard wood, softer than maple but harder than oak. The grain pattern is visible and distinct but less “swirly” than oak. More information is available here.
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Cherry
Cherry is a beautiful wood for cabinets. It has a distinct grain pattern and takes a finish beautifully. It is durable and will darken slightly over time when exposed to sunlight.
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Maple
Maple is a very hard wood that takes finish and paint well. It is a beautiful wood for cabinetry. Its grain pattern is less strong than beech, cherry or oak, but it is quite beautiful. More information about maple.
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Oak
Oak has a very strong grain pattern and is somewhat soft. It is a very traditional material and is well suited for cabinetry.
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Thermofoil
Thermofoil is made by melting a rigid vinyl foil over a routed and shaped mdf substrate. This creates a very durable product that is easily cleaned and maintained. The variety of door styles available in this material is endless.