Wood and Finish

Green Quality

Our own cabinet shop and finishing facility allows us to control the finishing of our wood products, as well as offer additional services and specialty products. We can fabricate most any type of cabinet you require, create custom colors and finishes, and provide for quick turnaround.

Our carpenters are skilled artisans, averaging 25 years experience in cabinetmaking and finish carpentry, and are unsurpassed in their knowledge of superior refacing techniques.

Poplar is one of the most common utility hardwoods in the United States. Poplar is renowned for it's ability to take paint well. It is commonly the wood stock of choice when building woodworking projects that will be painted. It is relatively resistant to decay, and when sanded, primed and painted thoroughly, should hold up well to normal wear and tear for many interior projects.

A popular species today because of its pronounced grain and uniform texture. This versatile wood species features a fairly straight grain with areas of burl clusters and small knots. These marks add character and will provide a darker texture and color when finished. Alder varies from pale yellow to reddish brown and it accepts stains exceptionally well. It is also the lightest and least dense. Knotty Alder presents a more rustic look. When stained, alder blends well with walnut, mahogany and cherry.

While usually recognized by its darker tone, cherry can be stained in a variety of shades. The cherry we use varies from rich red to reddish brown in color. It features a smooth texture with fine, straight and close grain. Occasionally, thin gum pockets and small clusters of pin knots are visible. These character marks, along with random blonde streaks of sapwood, add a distinctive quality to the wood. Cherry will darken over time with exposure to light and contains minuscule pith marks as identifiers. Cherry stains easily and smoothly.

This wood is a relatively smooth hardwood with prominent grain and it frequently features character marks such as bird pecks, pin knots and mineral streaks. It has a dramatic color variation which can be minimized with darker stains and paint finishes. The heartwood is tan or reddish while the sapwood is white to cream with fine brown lines. This wood features a closed grain with moderate definition and is rough textured.

A dense hardwood that has a prolonged life. Maple is a hard, strong wood with a smooth texture and uniform grain. The grain is fine and is similar to birch and cherry. It may exhibit random darker streaks and occasional birds-eye or worm track patterns. Over time, maple will mellow in color due to natural exposure to light and air. Traditionally used for interior applications. No grain filler required when finishing.

This hardwood is one of the most popular species used today. Oak is renowned for its dramatically pronounced grain pattern. This pattern varies from tight, vertical grain to a beautifully arched pattern. This wood may also feature pin knots and mineral streaks. The color range includes light straw and honey with a light pink hue. Very durable and strong, oak accepts stains evenly and is easy to work with.

One of the more beautiful and expensive species, walnut is traditionally used for fine gun stocks, furniture and boatbuilding. It is a dense hardwood that is fairly porous. The color varies from a rich, dark brown to black with purple undertones. Because of the way it growns, the heartwood of the walnut tree grows darker than the sapwood on the outer rings. Walnut features attractive blonde sapwood streaks within the darker tones and it generally has a straight grain with occasional waves or curls. It requires grain filler when finished.

Wood Stains

The wood surfaces in your home deserve lasting protection and engaging beauty and that is why we offer a wide range of wood staining colors and opacities for your project.