Rift Cut White Oak and Quarter Sawn White Oak from Brighton are offered with the same stained finishes.
RCWO comes from the same White Oak tree as QSWO. The straight grain on both cuts is basically the same. The difference between quarter sawn and rift cut is that Rift Cut White Oak will have a lesser amount of the ribbon-and-flake characteristic that can be very prevalent in QSWO at times.
Most Popular Wood Species offered by Brighton is Maple
The #1 most often ordered wood specie from Brighton Cabinetry is Maple.
When it comes to strength and durability, Maple ranks as one of the best kitchen cabinet materials available. After all, it is not called a hardwood for nothing. Maple is also good at resisting changes in temperatures and will not crack or warp like many other types of wood.
Finishing Maple for stained finishes can be tricky because the wood is tight grained, dense and very porous. Stain color can be absorbed unevenly and look blotchy if the surface isn’t prepared properly.
However, In the hands of the craftsmen and finishing specialists at Brighton, any heartwood streaks or porous sapwood can be treated before staining, and the results will be stunning.
Maple is ideal for painted finishes.
Quarter Sawn White Oak is Very Popular with Brighton Customers
Versatile Quarter Sawn White Oak can be used in any kitchen design, from traditional to contemporary. With the move away from painted finishes toward natural wood finishes, it’s not surprising that Quarter Sawn White Oak is in demand.
The light color of Quarter Sawn White Oak looks amazing when finished in any of the translucent stains offered by Brighton.
Most homeowners go for the Natural stain that lets the beauty of this popular wood species shine through.
Brighton Dealers Love Walnut
Walnut has long been the favorite of furniture makers and serious woodworkers. Now its desirability as a beautiful hardwood has moved to kitchen cabinets, and it’s ordered often by designers who appreciate its deep, rich color and visible grain pattern.
Brighton offers a number of stains for Walnut.
Cherry Has a History As a Favorite Wood for Kitchen Cabinets
Cherry wood has long been a very popular option for kitchen cabinets, thanks to its warm color variations. Plus, it adapts to any kitchen style. Some people think that Cherry cabinets might be going out of style because they’ve been around for so long. However, they’re here to stay. Contemporary, transitional, traditional, farmhouse, cottage, and modern kitchen designs all look better with Cherry cabinets.
Because of its natural reddish undertones, Cherry wood looks beautiful on its own. However, it can take darker stains the same as, if not better, than other hardwoods.
Hickory Wood - Clear & Rustic - from Brighton has its Fans
Hickory wood comes in a range of natural shades, from blondish-white to dark brown and even a deep red-brown. It has a close, straight grain and typically contains natural knots and twists in the grain.
Some people find those naturally-occurring knots and wild grain patterns beautiful. And those people have ordered Hickory cabinets from Brighton.
Brighton offers many stains for Hickory to meet the demand. They are the same stains available for Rustic Hickory.
Rustic Hickory is cut from the outer edge of hickory trees. Unlike clear hickory, however, it is more dramatic. It has more knots, burls, extreme grain patterns, color ranges, and streaks of color. Rustic Hickory adds a lot of character to a kitchen.
Red Oak Cabinets from Brighton Stain Beautifully
Red Oak’s ready availability and affordability, combined with its distinctive grain pattern, reddish-brown color and resistance to everyday wear in the kitchen, makes it a popular wood choice for a Brighton kitchen.
Red Oak takes stain evenly without blotching, making it an excellent option for a refined, stained wood finish.
More Information About Brighton Cabinetry's Wood Species
In this article we’ve detailed the best selling wood species from Brighton Cabinetry. However, there’s lots more to know about Brighton and its full-featured product line. To learn more, contact me.
* Rift Cut White Oak from Brighton will be offered with the same stained finishes that are available for Quarter Sawn White Oak.
- Flagstone
- Gunpowder
- Mesquite
- New Carmel
- Parched
- Peppercorn
- Whitewash
- Zinc
RCWO comes from the same White Oak tree as QSWO. The straight grain on both cuts is basically the same. The difference between quarter sawn and rift cut is that Rift Cut White Oak will have a lesser amount of the ribbon-and-flake characteristic that can be very prevalent in QSWO at times.
