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Glazing Characteristics PAGE 03 A professional premium glaze can add another layer of beauty to your cabinets. First, our craftsmen apply a wood toner, which accentuates the grain’s natural attributes. We then add the glaze, by hand, adding depth, dimension and an understated sheen that’s guaranteed to endure. Variations will occur in hand-wiped glazes. These variations in finishes should not be considered defects in workmanship or material, but are what give each piece a unique authentic, hand-crafted look. Hand-wiping: Door Detail u Depending on the detail of the door coverage may range from even and consistent to varied and dramatic. u Variationsmayoccurfromdoor frame to center panel, and from door to door or cabinet to cabinet. Hand-wiping:Varied u Varied coverage produces a more dramatic look. Hand-wiping:Consistent u Even,consistentglazecoverage produces a subtle appearance. Wood Characteristics Since no two trees are alike in grain or texture, “nature’s fingerprint” is never the same in two pieces of wood; variations in color and grain are natural characteristics. Cabinet woods are stained to obtain as consistent a tone as possible, while preserving the interest and charm. These grain patterns lend to the distinctive beauty of the cabinet. A. B. C. A. Maple u Subtle grain pattern u Smooth, uniform appearance u Color ranges from creamy white to pale red/brown within a panel u May include “bird’s eye” dots and mineral streaks D. Hickory u Strong, dramatic grain pattern u Color may range from blonde to tobacco brown u Natural beauty enhanced by random worm holes and knots B. Cherry u Color ranges from tan blonde to deep brown within a panel u Cherry darkens naturally as it ages, blending hues from golden yellow to deep red E. Birch u Tight wood grain appearance u Small, random tick marks u Color may range from creamy white to pale reddish brown within a panel C. Oak u Very strong, open grain pattern u Color may vary from salmon red to dark cinnamon within a panel u Mineral deposits add color accents of green, yellow or black u May include random worm holes, knots and wild-grain patterns F. Laminate u Sleek surface u Durable performance u Carefree maintenance u White or Antique color may change slightly over time, depending on environmental conditions D. E. F. Edition July 2019 | 103