Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Wood Cabinets: Different Types

By Benedict Perez

Your kitchen or bathroom cabinets are becoming obsolete? Or do you want to update your cabinets? If yes then read on. In this article we will discuss some of the cabinets which you can use to refinish your old cabinets. It is not important that you replace your cabinets. You can also refinish it. It will also cost you less and refinishing will also give your cabinet a new look. You can take the help of refinishing experts to do this.

But before you plan to refinish your cabinets, it is important that you must have full knowledge about all things that are involved and also about the final design and wood used. Just check the description of some common woods using which the cabinets are made.

Cherry furniture contains uniform patterns. It is hard wood and is commonly used for cabinets and other furniture. Its default color is pinkish brown and the other shades that come in this wood are shades in white, yellow, green, pink and gray. The cherry wood is basically identified in mineral streaks, spots of gum and bits of pinholes. The wood color becomes more dark and beautiful as time passes. This happens due to excess exposure to sunlight and artificial lights.

Maple wood is famous for its hardness. It is shock resistant and is used in hardwood floors, bowling alleys and other places where hard wood is required. Shades in this wood are of white which also comes in natural white color, Colors from light red brown heartwood to white colored sap wood.

Hickory wood is famous for its hardness and is shock resistant. The finished condition and streaks give it a beautiful look. You can find all the colors between white to chocolate brown.

Oak wood is the most commonly preferred wood for manufacture of furniture. It is hard and stain resistant. It is available in different colors that vary from salmon pink to dirty white.

Birch Wood is best for kitchen cabinets and as it is strong, hard and can face any form of abrasion. Its texture is totally even with fine grain and white or yellowish color. Its best identification is small pin knots or shiny blur wood. Its beauty comes in the form of a beautiful mixture of textures, paints, stains or polishes. Birch wood is available in very low price. It was used in older time and due to its beauty it is still preferred.

You can opt for much other type of woods but you must have knowledge about all the type of woods before buying it. If you like one wood and design of another wood then you can consult your refinisher expert and he can blend the two in one cabinet. It is also possible that like this you can get best prices.

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