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Cherry is a fine-grained hardwood that ranges in color tone from near white through pinks and reds. Its subtle grain patterns are enhanced by localized color variations of green, pink, or yellow streaks. Cherry is known and expected to change and "mellow" with age, creating a beautiful patina. |
| Alder is a relative of birch, and grows from Alaska to Southern California. It ranks third behind oak and pine as the wood most commonly used for ready to finish furniture. It's very consistent in color from pale pinkish-brown to almost white.
Alder has good working properties, moderately lightweight, low shock resistance. It finishes smoothly and takes stain well. |
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Maple is a dense, strong, fine-grained, smooth wood that is mostly off-white in color with streaks of gold, pink, and brown throughout. It can also have mild, dark streaks. The tightly swirled grain is very muted and subtle. For this reason, natural and light color stains are very popular. |
| Red Oak is a dense, strong, course-grained hardwood with color tones from near white or yellow to pink, red, or brown. Oak has streaks of green, gold, and black mineral deposits, as well as other natural characteristics, such as pin knots and flecks. Its grain is often described as a prominent flame-shaped pattern that is beautifully enhanced when finish color is applied. |
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