Characteristics of Wood

All hardwoods used in Rosebud Manufacturing's products are a product of nature and include numerous color hues, grain patterns and other natural characteristics. The appearance of wood is primarily influenced by color and grain patterns although birds, insects, mineral streaks, stains, knots, etc. all have a significant effect on the end product. By selecting hardwood kitchen and/or bath cabinets, one is able to enjoy the beauty of wood and enjoy a product that is unique in and of itself. It is recommended that decisions regarding specie be made after viewing a representative sample. Click here to view our Wood Species & Stain Color Quick Reference. Click here to view our Specialty Finish Agreement. Click here to view colors samples of each Wood Finish.

White oak will vary in color from creamy white to medium brown. It has a medium, fine uniform grain and is known to have small pinholes, tight knots, mineral steaks and tiger stripes. Oak is very hard with high shock resistance.

Birch will vary in color from creamy white to light brown and has a very fine uniform grain.

Hickory will vary in color from nearly white to dark brown and is known for its wild flowing grain pattern and dramatic color variation. It has a fine, uniform grain and is known to have random bird pecks, water spots and mineral streaks.

Rustic Hickory will vary in color from nearly white to dark brown and is known for its wild flowing grain pattern and dramatic color variations. It can have fine uniform grain to large knots of various shapes and sizes which appear black and brown in color.

Used exclusively in our Candler Park and Candler Park Value Line Series cabinets, soft maple will vary in color from creamy white to grayish white. It has a fine, tight closed grain with some flecking evident.

Knotty Alder will vary in color from nearly white to light red to dark reddish brown and will darken when exposed to light with age. This is especially noticeable in lighter stains. It has a fine to medium uniform grain, along with knots of various shapes and sizes. The knots can range from nearly black to light brown.

Noted for it's elegant warm tones, cherry will vary in color from nearly white to light red to dark reddish brown. It gradually darkens over time, and the darkening process can occur quickly when exposed to bright light or sunlight. Cherry has a fine to medium uniform grain and is known to have pitch pockets or gum spots caused by insects; pinholes and mineral streaks are common.

Character Cherry offers a smooth texture and a rugged appearance with random knots of various sizes. It features mineral streaks, gum spots, pitch pockets, pin holes and color variation.

Maple will vary in color from nearly white to light gray and will begin to take on a golden hue as it ages. It has a fine uniform grain and is known to have tiger stripes, bird pecks, mineral streaks (bluing) and natural staining caused by fungi and/or sugars.