Benefits of high-quality cabinet finishes

The creation of exquisite handmade wood products is a combination of variables including the quality of wood selection, construction and sanding techniques, the finishing process, constant quality control throughout the process, application of secondary options and, ultimately, the quality of the product in general. Each cabinet and furniture manufacturer uses slightly different finishing processes; Multi-step processes are combined to produce a finish that protects cabinets against stains, moisture, and household chemicals. Superb finishes created through a multi-step process produce an extremely durable finished surface that will retain its original beauty through many years of natural use.

Adding value to fine wood cabinetry and creating long-lasting, high-quality finishes begins with hand-selecting and matching solid wood colors for frames, doors, and drawer fronts. The selection of wood and color combination creates an aesthetically pleasing base for the application of multiple coats of toner, stain, and sealers. A recurring part of high-quality cabinet manufacturing processes is constant hand and machine sanding, which allows for more uniform absorption of wood from stain, toner and finishing applications. The sap stain diminishes color variations in natural wood, and the toner stain creates the color base for the finish. Optimum finishes can only be achieved in an environment free of airborne particles, including finishing overspray, sanding dust, or sawdust particles.

Optimizing efficiency and producing the highest quality product available encompasses all aspects of the cabinet manufacturing process. Modern cabinetmakers incorporate state-of-the-art application techniques with their finish line production operations. A common practice to ensure a consistent color and tone across all items in a particular order is to sequentially finish all assigned items. Exceptional cabinets require continuous quality assessment throughout all phases of production, from 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 lower-quality finished cabinets. Investing in cabinets with a higher quality finish than one with an apparently lower cost of finishing should be carefully considered. Although they may look good at first, lower quality finishes will begin to show premature wear with minimal cleaning and daily use.

Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of finish alternatives, including optional distressed finish packages, backsplash, fluted glacier finishes, enamel options, a variety of stains, burnished finishes, whitewashed finishes, halo finishes, and a wide range of solid colors to add a distinctive look. to your selection of cabinets. A myriad of finish options, from distressed A-La-Carte, which offers a custom distress package, to soft brushed or glaze, which lends character and old world charm to new custom cabinets, are available. for today’s consumers. All of these finish options come in multiple gloss levels in 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 more sophisticated, demanding customer. Select finishes are also available in environmentally friendly wood alternatives such as reconstituted wenge, reconstituted zebrano and bamboo.