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Our choice of products reflects fine quality and value for your kitchens, baths, and unique living spaces. We take pride in the creative design and craftsmanship of the products selected for you and your home.
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Since 1951, The Jae Company has enjoyed working with many homeowners designing and assisting with product selections. We strive to fully inform you on the products you purchase and encourage you to ask questions. As a client it is important to know that all materials are ordered specifically for you and your enjoyment for many years to follow.
The “natural” characteristics of wood will vary. No two pieces of wood from a particular wood species, whether cut from the same tree or two different trees, are exactly alike. Trees, like people, have very independent traits. These diverse traits occur because of soil conditions, water, wind, climate, location and other environmental surroundings. These conditions will express themselves in a variation of colors and grain patterns.
Each natural wood component (cabinet frame, drawer/door front, fillers, etc.) will be unique in its own way. Even the same wood species will absorb stains readily in some places, while refusing it in others. It is also important to note that lighter stains will show more of the color variations of the underlying wood, while darker stains may have color inconsistencies. For example, a darkened face grain or end grain with blotchy areas. Knife marks from the cabinet shaping process are also more visible when dark stains are utilized.
Color:
Natural wood colors will vary from shades of white, red, brown, green and sometimes black. As woods age their colors will mellow, a coloration change will occur, due mostly to light exposure. Excessive exposure to direct sunlight will make this process more rapid and noticeable. Different wood species, as well as different portions of the same wood species will mellow differently. Cherry will redden and white pine will yellow, just to give a few examples.
Glazing:
Glazing is a decorative detail used to highlight and accent the woods natural characteristics. Once a finish is applied to the wood, a glaze is then sprayed on and partially removed, allowing the excess to accent the crevices and graining on the wood. The glaze is wiped off by hand, which results in consistent variations.
Lighting:
Natural and artificial lighting in your home will affect the look of your cabinets. Daytime and nighttime shadowing may occur based on the angles, heights, depths and positioning of the light sources. Painted finishes under any lighting conditions tend to magnify the natural properties in the wood. Wood expands and contracts where paint does not. Hairline stress crack at the joints and occasionally in the grain will be visible with painted products. As with any wood specie or painted product, color will vary over time.
Temperature:
Solid wood panels naturally expand and contract with normal humidity changes due to interior and exterior heating and cooling. You may experience movement in the doors, drawers and cabinets because of these temperature changes. This is a natural occurrence and with a little adjustment to the doors and drawers, this concern can be remedied.
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| Oak: |
Red Oak is a strong, open-grain wood that ranges in color from white and yellow to pink. Red Oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow and black mineral deposits and may contain some wide grain.
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| Hickory: |
Hickory is a strong, open-grain wood that is known for its wide variation in color. It is not uncommon to see doors or parts of doors that range in color from light to deep brown when finished in light or natural stains. Darker stains will mildly tone these color differences. These characteristics are what make each hickory kitchen unique.
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| Cherry: |
Cherry is an elegant, multi-colored hardwood. Natural or light stains accent these color variations, making a distinctive statement in any kitchen. Cherry wood will darken or “mellow” with age. This “mellowing” is a natural occurrence and a benefit of owning a solid cherry kitchen.
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| Birch: |
Birch is a medium density hardwood with a fine, moderate grain pattern. The predominate sapwood color is white to creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies in color from medium or dark brown to reddish brown. This range in color makes a distinctive statement in your birch cabinetry selections.
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| Maple: |
Maple is a strong, close-grain hardwood that is predominantly off-white in color, although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink. Hard maple occasionally contains light tan or small dark streaks.
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| Pine: |
Pine is a close-grain softwood that has a range in color from white and yellow to pink. Pine contains solid knots of varying sizes that contribute to color changes within pieces of wood. The appearance maybe enhanced with factory-installed indentations, duplicating the distressed look favored by today’s designers and architects.
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| Poplar: |
North American poplar is an abundant, straight grained textured hardwood. Color ranges from flat white sapwood to greenish heartwood with occasional streaks of purple, blue, yellow or black. This environmentally responsible hardwood has long been known for its ability to accept paint or stain and will provide years of enjoyment and pride in your cabinetry selection.
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| Foil
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One-piece laminate protected Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) construction created by combining a polymer with heat, pressure and vacuum, which creates a permanent bond with the door. The laminate process eliminates checks, chips, and cracks found on conventionally painted products.
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