Woods & Finishes

Cabinetry Woods & Finishes

At Legacy Cabinets, we build with four of today’s most popular wood species—oak, maple, cherry, and hickory. Each carries its own unique characteristics and natural variances, and understanding those differences will help you make the best choice for your space.

CHERRY

• Smooth, tight grain
• Rich coloring that ranges from white to deep reddish-brown
• Deepens and mellows with age due to its unique photosensitivity

MAPLE

• Strong, evenly textured wood with a straight to wavy grain pattern
• Closed grain that sands to a smooth finish
• Uniform patterning with occasional mineral streaks, worm tracks, or bird’s-eye figures for added character
• Very dense and hard, which can result in more visible natural expansion and contraction at the joints

HICKORY

• Smooth in texture with a very prominent grain pattern
• Dramatic color and shade variation ranging from white to medium brown
• Often features bird pecks, small knots, and mineral streaks that add to its character

OAK

• Warm, strong species with a pronounced, open grain that sands to a semi-smooth finish
• Stains easily, with warm color variation from reddish-tan to medium brown
• Occasional pin knots and mineral streaks add to its natural character

MDF / THERMOFOIL

• Man-made, produced using high-quality ¾” medium density fiberboard (MDF)
• Wrapped in a durable vinyl product called Thermofoil using heat and pressure, creating a seamless, consistent finish
• Smooth and essentially non-porous—making it water-resistant, stain-resistant, and easy to clean

Finish Options

Beyond traditional paints and stains, Legacy offers additional finish options including custom colors, glazing techniques, and distressing.

COLOR SPLASH

• Choose any color from the standard Sherwin-Williams® fan deck—the same one used in Sherwin-Williams paint stores nationwide
• Available in both Debut and Capstone series
• Compatible with Artistic Brush Glazing, Old-World Hand-Crafted Glazing, and distressing options

GLAZING

Artistic Brush Glaze

Each cabinet component is worked individually, with hand-painted accents that emphasize the details of every profile in a distinct, one-of-a-kind way.

Old-World Hand-Crafted Glaze

A hand-wiped technique that leaves behind an overlay of color with accented tones in the corners and recesses of the door. Our flood glaze process covers the entire finished exterior—including face frames and end panels.

DISTRESSING

A. Sand Off

B. Antique Rubbed Sand Off + Worm Holes

C. Antique Rubbed Sand Off + Worm Holes + Thread Marks