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Where solid wood is really worth the price

Wood moves with the seasons, so we keep it for the parts you see up close.

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Solid wood cabinet door with visible grain

What you should know about solid wood

What it is made of
Real boards of maple, oak or walnut, glued side by side.
Does it handle humidity?
It reacts a lot: it swells in summer and tightens up in winter.
Upkeep
A soft cloth, and wipe up any water right away.
Best used for
Doors, mouldings and the shelves you see up close.
Price against the others
It is the dearest of the four materials.
Finishes offered
A stain that keeps the grain visible, or an opaque paint.

Questions about solid wood

No. Under load and across wide flat surfaces it moves and eventually cups. Plywood keeps the boxes straight; solid wood stays on the visible parts.

Maple takes light stains without blotching. Oak shows a strong grain. Walnut starts dark and costs more. The call is made on a sample, in your home.

Slight movement is normal once dry air drops below 30 per cent humidity. A properly set humidifier keeps that movement invisible.

On an oiled finish, yes: spot sanding, then a fresh coat. On an opaque lacquer, the touch-up always shows a little.

You want solid wood in your kitchen

We tell you which parts are worth the price, and where a panel will hold up better.

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