Natural Expectations
Joint Lines
As an entirely natural material, wood is in a constant state of expansion and contraction. Because of this, hairline cracks at the joints on the finished surface of cabinet doors and frames may form. The appearance of these naturally-forming cracks will not diminish the strength of the joints, and are part of the normal settling process of finely-crafted wooden cabinetry. Doors with construction joints will conceal this issue.
![Join Lines](/sites/default/files/products/finishes/natural-expectations/joint-lines.jpg)
End Grain
The end of fibres are more porous than other areas in wooden timber, and consequently absorb more stain, which can in turn cause a darker appearance. Potential variances in wood absorption cannot be prevented.
![End Grain](/sites/default/files/products/finishes/natural-expectations/end-grain.jpg)
Mineral Streaks
Mineral deposits form in wood as trees extract nutrients from the surrounding soil. The deposits can cause blackish-blue streaks to appear in the grains of many different wood types. The streaks can appear lighter or darker depending on which type of finish is applied.
![Mineral Streaks](/sites/default/files/products/finishes/natural-expectations/mineral-streaks.jpg)
Aging
Many woods deepen and mellow as they age, bringing greater warmth to lighter-stained cabinetry, and increasing the depth beneath darker stains, this is more prevelant in cherry and pine.
![Aging](/sites/default/files/products/finishes/natural-expectations/aging.jpg)