Page 20 - EUROCRAFT CABINETRY - TRENDS CATALOG (EC FL VERSION)

Glossary of Terms and Conditions

MATERIALS AND FINISH TERMS:
The Dealer is responsible to their clients to be an educational resource for conveying the characteristics of the different materials used in the construction of our
cabinetry products.
Wood graining differences, as well as normal color change can be expected in wood finishes, melamine’s, and painted surfaces. Different wood species in all
finishes exhibit color changes when exposed to different types of light. Plywood, veneer, and MDF panels and accessories will stain differently than hardwoods and
will vary in color, graining, sheen, and tone depths. All wood species will exhibit other characteristics, including knots, pinholes, sap runs and darkening with age.
Here are the characteristics specific to individual wood species, Melamine’s, and various finishes:

TEXTURED MATTE MELAMINES:
Matte Melamine is a hard thermally fused paper/resin coating that is bonded to an engineered core and edge banded. The same material will be found on both the
front and back of doors and drawers with coordinating PVC edge band on the sides. Matte Melamine is highly durable and resistant to scratches and staining. It’s
available in a variety of natural looking woodgrain, leather, and concrete-like textures. These doors have an antibacterial coating designed to reduce bacteria living
on surfaces.

PET WITH LACQUER FINISHES:
Lacquer is dried using UV technology making it extremely durable. Lacquer is typically applied over a film or foil “PET” surface (Polyethylene Terephthalate) the
finish can range from ultra-matte to high gloss. The surface is bonded to an engineered core with a lacquer surface on the front and a matte back. Edges will have
a coordinating PVC edge band. These doors have an antibacterial coating designed to reduce bacteria living on surfaces.

THERMO STRUCTURED SURFACE (TSS)
TSS is made to look like a textured surface with greater color uniformity, durability and easier maintenance. The wood grain surface, which is bonded to an
engineered core, is less susceptible to humidity and warping. TSS cabinetry is an affordable option that lends itself well to modern kitchens and loft-style living.

MAPLE WOOD
Maple is a close-grained hardwood that is predominately white to creamy white in color, with occasional reddish-brown tones. Maple typically features uniform
graining as compared to other wood species. Characteristic markings may include fine brown lines, wavy or curly graining, bird`s eye dots and mineral streaks.
The natural characteristics described below are normal and should not be considered defects:
● Creamy white to light blonde tones to dark reddish-brown tones
● Mineral streaks that are a natural characteristic and will appear darker with stain.
● Wavy, curly bird`s-eye or burl graining as well as worm tracking across the grain that will darken when stained.
● Variations within a single door or among adjacent cabinets in a lighter stain can be expected to yellow over time.

STRAIGHT GRAIN OAK WOOD
Its elegant, straight grained appearance sets it apart from the more common "cathedral grain" properties of plain sawn red oak. With inherent enhanced stability,
straight grain red oak is a more desirable, higher value alternative to plain sawn for any red oak application. Contrary to plain sawn oak, straight grain oak is cut for
figure. Straight grain oak still shows patterns of all cuts of oak such as plain, quarter and rift sawn, especially in moldings and component pieces. The natural
characteristics described below are normal and should not be
considered defects:
● Oak colors range from light tans to deep reddish browns.
● Streaks of yellow or black mineral deposits.
● Noticeable differences in color between open and close-grained areas.
● Variations within a single door and among adjacent cabinets.
● Color ranges from pale yellow sapwood to deep reddish-brown heartwood, with occasional shades of white, green, or even grey.
● Staining reveals subtle variations and colors that typically darken over time.
● Variations within a single door and among adjacent cabinets.
BIRCH WOOD
Birch is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain pattern that ranges from straight to curly or wavy. The predominant sapwood color is white to
creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies in color from medium or dark brown to reddish brown. The natural characteristics described below are normal and
should not be considered defects:
● Creamy yellow to reddish brown tones
● Mineral streaks that are a natural characteristic and will appear darker with stain.
● Wavy, curly bird`s eye or burl graining resulting in color variation within the same door.

PAINTED FINISHES
Painted wood or painted MDF offers a classic look for your cabinetry. Paint will develop hairline cracks in the finish, most notable around the joints - especially
miter joints. MDF typically is more stable than wood for expansion and contraction, reducing the potential for hairline cracks at joints. This is a result of natural
expansion and contraction of the wood. With that, MDF center panels are commonly used with painted door styles to help with the stability of the door. Painted
doors require more maintenance for chips, marks, residue from normal kitchen use, and hand/fingerprints. Paint may have a slight difference in tones between
doors, drawer fronts, face frames and molding.

19