Wood is a product of nature and has a
variety of grain patterns and colors.
Our North American hardwood species are
valued worldwide for their warmth,
beauty, and versatility.
Each wood species has some color variations that are based upon
several factors including mineral content, exposure to light,
climate, and growth rate and soil conditions. All wood species
will change color over time. The amount of change will vary by
species, type of cut, the amount of natural light and the color
and amount of stain applied to the wood. Below are the
most popular species of wood. Mouse over wood to enlarge.
Maple
Cherry
Hickory
Alder
Red Oak
Hard maple is a closed grain wood, with a tight uniform grain pattern
and a smooth
surface.
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Cherry ranges from white color to a mild red, or a deep brown
color which exposes a distinctive grain pattern.
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Hickory is a strong, heavy wood with a varied grain.
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Alder is characterized by fine, straight grain patterns
and even textures.
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Red Oak is a strong, open grained wood ranging in color
from light salmon to white. Learn
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Other common species available are Pine, Birch, Ash, Walnut,
Lyptus, Beech and more.
The color tone of the wood will vary depending on the age of
the wood, type and color of the stain applied and light sources
affecting the wood. We have hundreds of stains to choose from
and can help you pick the right color to compliment your decor.
Each of the species above has a Rustic or knotty grade
available. This wood has the presence of knots, split knots, and
other characteristics marks and defects. The knots will vary in
size and will be both tight knots and some open knots. The
material will vary in color and may have wormholes other
naturally occurring defects in the wood. Each door made with the
rustic knotty wood will not be matched for color and will have
both sapwood and heartwood present.
Maple
Hard maple is a closed grain wood, with a tight uniform grain
pattern and a smooth surface.
Characteristics include burly grain patterns and pin knots.
Maple is primarily white in color but can vary to slightly
brown. Even though maple is primarily white in color, it can be
a light brown.
Cherry
Cherry ranges from white color to a mild red, or a deep brown
color which exposes a distinctive grain pattern. A natural or light stain will
enhance these colors. It is not uncommon for cherry to become a
dark, reddish-brown when exposed to light.
These changes are hallmarks of authentic cherry woods and should
be expected.
Hickory
Hickory is a strong, heavy wood with a varied grain. Color range
from from white to brown. Random knots, wormholes, and mineral
streaks enhance the natural beauty of hickory.
Alder
Alder is characterized by fine, straight grain patterns and even
textures. Appearance ranges from light tan and pale to reddish-brown with little difference between heartwood and sapwood.
Since alder is one of the softest hardwoods, special care must be taken to
avoid damage.
Red Oak
Red Oak is a strong, open grained wood ranging in color from light
salmon to white. The natural characteristics include
mineral streaks which were absorbed during growth, highlighting accents of green and
light yellow.
