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C A B I N E T R Y
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We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase of Wolf Designer Cabinets. As an educated
consumer, you need to know the characteristics of the wood used in the finished cabinets you have purchased.
SPECIES AND FINISH
Cherry
is a rich and multi-colored hardwood distinguished by its flowing grain pattern. Color varies from light to deep
reddish brown and will darken or mellow with age. This will be more noticeable with natural or light stain finishes. This
dramatic color change will occur with exposure to light and usually takes place within the first six months. Mineral
streaks, pitch pockets, pin knots and sapwood all occur naturally in cherry and are acceptable characteristics and
not considered warranty defects.
Hickory
is known for its strength, open grain and distinctive color variation within each piece of wood. Ranging from light
to deep brown, hickory’s unpredictable color spread is especially noticeable in a natural or light finish, with darker stains
mellowing the variation. The color variation, small pin holes and knots are naturally occurring, and Rustic Hickory
incorporates larger sporadic knots and pin holes. These characteristics are acceptable and not considered warranty defects.
Maple
offers a smooth, closed grain pattern, generally off-white in color with varying tones of light pink and yellow-
brown. Maple contains a natural resin that causes the wood to turn amber as it ages. This will be more noticeable
with light stain finishes and is accelerated by exposure to natural light. Other natural occurring characteristics include
small, light tan or dark mineral streaks (up to 1/4" x 2" acceptable) that form when trees absorb minerals from the soil.
Oak (Red)
is characterized by its wide, open grain patterns and extreme durability. Variations in grain pattern and
color, small knots and pin holes are attributes of nature, giving oak its distinctive beauty. Naturally occurring color
variation includes light tan and pink to medium brown and dark red with occasional green, yellow and black mineral
streaks. These characteristics are more prominent in natural and lighter stain finishes.
Rustic Alder
has a fine, straight-grain pattern and even texture. The color is a light brown with a reddish tinge that
stains evenly. Rustic Alder includes character spots, knots, burls and blemishes, which do not affect the product
durability. As one of the softest hardwoods, alder can be easily dented or scratched. These characteristics are not
considered warranty defects.
Thermofoil
doors and drawer fronts are constructed from a single piece of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and
covered with a durable thermofoil laminate. The wood face frame is painted with a furniture-quality finish to closely
match the laminate. You may notice some small seams in the paint at the joints of the cabinetry face frame due to
expansion and contraction of the wood. This will not affect the integrity of the cabinet or the finish. Thermofoil cabinets
should not be placed adjacent to a high heat appliance; we suggest using a filler next to the heat source.
GLAZING PROCESS
The glazing process adds an additional contrasting color to the product to give an aged, worn and antique
appearance. Glazing will range from an even appearance to varied coverage due to the hand application and
variation in how the glaze color hangs up in the profiles of the product. The final appearance of each glaze piece will
depend upon door design, edge profile, wood characteristics and base stain color.
Glazing over Stain
The contrasting glaze will also darken the shade of the underlying stain color. Doors, drawer fronts and large
mouldings are hand glazed:
• This hand application allows for an “artisan” finish, meaning no two doors or drawers will look exactly the same.
The amount of hang-up will vary on each door.
• In areas with deep edges, corners or unique wood characteristics, a heavier amount of glaze may collect and
remain as removal will be more difficult.
• Flat and smooth areas are easier to wipe, resulting in less hang-up on the surface.
Face frames, veneer end and back panels and small mouldings get an applied glaze so that these parts match
the doors and drawer fronts.
STAIN CHARACTERISTICS & VARIATIONS