Wood material is the "soul" of the solid wood cabinet,because of it's natural beauty of fine grain, distinct pattern,natural aging process,unique appearance and so on. There are never two pieces of wood they are same, some times a subtle difference make a special looking after finish. So your imagination is inability in front of the natural beauty.

We only use the finest wood material for our cabinets, like :Birch, Maple, Oak, Alder. These wood materials are imported and after high quality kiln dry, the moisture component is limited to the right percentage, at the sametime wood movement is limited to the least.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW CABINETRY:

ACCLIMATION PERIOD   
We recommend that you allow your new cabinetry to acclimate itself to the environment of your home for 30 to 60 days. During this acclimation period, you may notice some shifting of doors that may make them appear to be warped or bowed. This is a normal occurrence as the wood in your cabinetry expands and contracts as it adjusts to its new environment.

Do not try to fix a door if it appears warped or bowed during this acclimation period. Wait until at least 60 days pass, as it may take this time period for your cabinetry to settle into its natural form and shape.

If for some reason your new cabinetry does not properly settle, please contact your builder, remodeler or dealer professional. Merillat will resolve the issue with the best possible solution.

WOOD CHARACTERISTICS   
Individual distinctions are part of the beauty of any wood product. These naturally occurring variations create a sophisticated charm that makes your cabinets one of a kind.

Much like fine leather, glazed tile or even precious gemstones, each piece of wood has its own unique traits. The type of soil the tree was grown in, the weather, even the amount of moisture and sunlight have effects on graining and induce delicate color variations
 
HE NATURAL AGING PROCESS   
As with other natural materials, wood cabinetry will gradually darken or mellow in response to aging, light and UV exposure. Most likely, you’ll never notice this subtle aging process unless, in a few years time, you compare your cabinets to brand new ones.

DEFINITIONS OF WOOD :

COLOR IS INFLUENCED BY   
1.soil type -------------2.available sunlight

3.minerals------------ 4.temperature

5.water levels--------- 6.genetic composition
 
VARIATIONS IN GRAIN ARE CAUSED BY   
1.tree size ---------------------2.genetics

3.growth rate -----------------4.bird damage

5.climate changes ----------6.insect damage

7.site conditions -------------8.fire damage 
 
SOFTWOODS VS HARDWOODS  
These two botanical classifications are confusing, because there is no direct correlation between the classification and the hardness or softness of the wood.

1.Hardwoods have broad leaves
2.Softwoods have needle–like or scale–like leaves 
 
SAPWOOD AND SAP LINES   
1.Contains living cells and performs an active role in the tree’s life processes
2.Located next to cambium
3.Functions in sap conduction and storage of food
4.Ranges from 1.5" to 2” thick, thicker in maples, hickories, ashes, some southern yellow pine and ponderosa pine, especially in second growth trees
 

	WOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF BIRCH Sapwood in white color or yellow cream, heartwood in redish-brown Moderately heavy, hard, strong and stiff Medium shock resistance Fine uniform grain Moderate shrinkage during seasoning
	WOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF SOFT MAPLE From Silver Maple or Red Maple Moderately heavy, hard, strong and stiff Medium shock resistance Fine uniform grain Moderate shrinkage during seasoning
	WOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF HARD MAPLE From Sugar Maple or Black Maple Heavy, strong and stiff High shock resistance Fine, uniform grain Large shrinkage during seasoning
	WOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF OAK Heavy, hard and stiff High shock resistance Medium fine, uniform grain Large shrinkage during seasoning