The creation of exquisite handmade wood products is a combination of variables including the quality of the wood selection, the construction and sanding techniques, the finishing process, the constant quality control throughout the process, the application of secondary choices and ultimately overall product quality. Every furniture and furniture manufacturer uses slightly different finishing processes; Multi-step processes combine to produce a finish that protects cabinets from stains, moisture, and household chemicals. The excellent finishes created through a multi-step process produce an extremely durable surface finish that will retain its original beauty through many years of natural use.
Adding value to fine wood cabinets and creating durable, high-quality finishes begins with manual selection and color matching of solid wood for frames, doors, and drawer fronts. The selection of wood and the color scheme create an aesthetically pleasing base for the application of multiple layers of toner, stain and sealers. A recurring part of high-quality cabinet manufacturing processes is consistent hand and machine sanding, which allows for more uniform wood absorption from sap, toner and finish stain applications. The sap stain diminishes color variations in natural wood and the toner stain creates the color base for the finish. Optimal finishes can only be achieved in an environment free of airborne particles, including finish splatter, sanding dust, or sawdust particles.
Optimizing efficiency and producing the highest quality product available covers all aspects of the cabinet manufacturing process. Modern cabinetmakers incorporate state-of-the-art application techniques into their finish line production operations. A common practice to ensure consistent color and tone across all items in a particular order is to finish all assigned items sequentially. Exceptional cabinets require continuous quality assessment at all stages of production, from the initial inspection of each raw wood component, through assembly, finishing, and final inspection. The benefits of investing in a high-quality, durable multi-step finish, created to retain its original beauty through years of natural use, far outweigh the alternatives of selecting cabinets with a substandard finish. Investing in cabinets with a higher quality finish than one with a seemingly lower cost to finish should be carefully considered. Although they may look good at first, substandard finishes will start to show premature wear with minimal cleaning and daily use.
Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of finish alternatives including optional aged finish packages, splatter, striated glacial finishes, enamel options, a variety of stains, burnished finishes, lime finishes, halo finishes, and a wide range of Solid color range to add a distinctive look. to your selection of cabinets. A myriad of finishing options, from the distressed A-La-Carte, which offers a custom distressed package, to the soft brushing or the glacier, which brings old-world character and charm to the new custom cabinets, are available to customers. consumers today. All of these finish options come in multiple gloss levels on a variety of wood species including Select Alder, Knotty Alder, Select Cherry, Knotty Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Red Oak, Pine, and Quarter Sawn Oak, and provide alternatives for the more sophisticated, demanding customer. Select finishes are also available in environmentally friendly wood alternatives such as Reconstituted Wenge, Reconstituted Zebrawood, and Bamboo.