maple Maple is characterized
by its smooth, even and fine grain pattern. Natural maple
has little color variation and is more uniform than most select
hardwoods. It is light and clean, but mineral streaks are
common in maple and appear darker when stained.
Cherry Cherry is a smooth, even-grained
hardwood known for its warm, rich look. Cherry 'mellows' or
darkens with age. Exposure to bright or direct sunlight will
cause the wood to darken and redden significantly unlike oak.
Cherry will have some sapwood, mineral streaking, fine pin
holes and pitch pockets.
oak Oak is known for its
predominant grain patterns that run from straight lines to
arched and pointed. Lightness and darkness variations are
noticeable in lighter finishes. Rustic
Oak has the same characteristics as oak, but has intense,
predominant grain patterns and color variations along with
knotholes and more radical graining.
Oak is one of the stronger hardwoods.
pine A warm softwood with swirling grain and random
knots, purposely distressed to give it a softened antique
quality.
