Wood Types

We offer a wide variety of unfinished wood types. If you do not see the material you are looking for below or it is not listed as an option for the product you are ordering, please Contact Us to discuss your project needs. Looking for Thermofoil (RTF) Finishes? Visit our Thermofoil (RTF) Finishes Page.

Alder SelectFeaturing consistent color and grain, Alder Select presents the least amount of natural characteristics, making it a great option for many applications. Its color can vary from a pale yellow to reddish brown, and has a soft, straight grained, even texture, making it a great choice for staining.

Alder NaturalAlder Natural will have an allowance for color and grain variation in addition to most natural material characteristics. The material may contain small closed knots, pin knots and mineral streaking as well.

Alder Rustic KnottyAlder Rustic Knotty is a material grade characterized for its "open dead knots" which may contain cracks. There can be drastic color and grain variation, and mineral streaks. It may also contain pin knot clusters and large knots (no limit in size). NOTE: This is also know as Knotty Alder.

Birch Natural Panel / Alder Natural FrameA Birch Natural panel with Alder Natural frame will have an allowance for color and grain variation, along with most other natural characteristics. The material may contain smaller-sized closed knots, pin knots and mineral streaking. It is often used as a paint grade option for recessed panel doors.

Cherry SelectFeaturing rich red tones, Cherry Select has a minimized amount of color variation along with reduced allowance for pin knots and other natural characteristics. Cherry Select may still display small amounts of pitch pockets on the face, as this naturally occurs in Cherry.

Cherry StandardCherry Standard fits between Cherry Natural and Cherry Select in terms of characteristics in the wood. It may contain sapwood in machined areas and possibly continuing on the face, along with pin knots and pitch pockets.

Cherry NaturalFeaturing a larger amount of variation in natural characteristics, Cherry Natural may contain pitch pockets, closed knots, pin knots, sapwood shown on the face and more color variation than other grades of Cherry.

Maple SelectFeaturing the least amount of color and grain variation and natural characteristics, Maple Select displays a lighter color tone and is a great option for a clear or light stain.

Maple NaturalMaple Natural offers a light color tone, with an allowance for mineral streaks, worm tracks and varying amount of heartwood and sapwood on the face. In addition to this, it has an allowance for small closed knots or pin knots.

Maple Paint GradeMaple Paint Grade allows for color and grain variation along with other natural characteristics, with the additional allowance for putty on the face of the door. This material is highly popular for painted finishes on solid wood doors.

Red Oak SelectCharacterized by its wheat-pink to red color tones, Red Oak Select's grain pattern is known to vary and may contain a limited amount of mineral streaking. Red Oak Select also has an open grain pattern with small, linear pores making this material more suited to staining instead of painting.

Red Oak NaturalRed Oak Natural features wheat-pink to red color tones and is characterized by having an allowance for color variation, mineral streaking, small closed knots, pin knots, and some sapwood.

Red Oak Rustic KnottyMost recognized by its larger-sized open knots and knots which may contain small cracks, Red Oak Rustic Knotty is also characterized by wheat-pink to red color tones, with an allowance for color variation, mineral streaking, small closed knots, pin knots, and some sapwood.

Red Oak Quarter SawnQuarter Sawn Red Oak is most noted as having a straigher grain pattern and "flake". Varying from wheat-pink to red color, this material will also present characteristics similar to a Select Grade with a reduced allowance for color variation, mineral streaks and knots.

White Oak SelectWhite Oak Select normally features a straight grain pattern and coarse to medium-coarse texture and it naturally contains small, linear pores which makes it more ideal for staining instead of painting. As a Select Grade material, it will have a reduced amount of small closed knots, pin knots, color and grain variation, although some mineral streaks may be seen on the face.

White Oak NaturalWhite Oak Natural features a coarse to medium-coarse texture and naturally contains small, linear pores which makes it more ideal for staining instead of painting. It will also have an allowance for more color and grain variation, some sap, as well as small closed knots, and pin knots.

White Oak Quarter SawnQuarter Sawn White Oak possesses a straighter grain pattern and smaller allowance for color variation. In addition to its special appearance, it will have a reduced allowance for pin knots, small closed knots, and mineral streaks.

Walnut SelectKnown for its light gray to purple-brown color tone, Walnut Select will not display sapwood on the face, although some may be seen on the back. Its grain pattern can contain both straight and wavy sections as well, and has a reduced allowance for small knots and pin knots.

Walnut NaturalWalnut Natural can display a noticeable mix of heartwood and sapwood on the face. Its grain pattern can contain straight, wavy, and additional pattern sections and it has an allowance for small knots, pin knots, mineral, and other natural characteristics.

Walnut Rustic KnottyWalnut Rustic Knotty is most known for its allowance for open and closed knots. It can display a noticeable mix of heartwood and sapwood and a variety of grain patterns. It has an allowance for small knots, pin knots, mineral, and other natural characteristics.

European BeechEuropean Steamed Beech features a relatively straight and even appearance, though it may contain chevron patterned grain. Due to the steaming process this material goes through, the color is fairly consistent in tone, ranging from tan to reddish brown. It is thought to be similar in appearance to Alder, except for the small flecks in the grain.

Pink Birch SelectPink Birch Select, sometimes referred to as Red Birch, features a minimal amount of color variation, with a reduced amount of any other natural characteristics. It is commonly used as a stain grade material, and shows more red tones than White Birch.

White Birch SelectCut from the sapwood of the Birch specie, White Birch Select is known for a consistent white to light tan color in comparison to Pink Birch Select. As with all Select Grade materials, it will feature a minimal amount of color variation, and a reduced allowance for other natural characteristics like pin knots and mineral streaks.

Birch NaturalNatural Birch is cut from material containing both heartwood and sapwood, which will have an allowance for a "calico" mix of both Pink and White tones. It may also contain other Natural Grade characteristics such as small closed knots, pin knots, mineral streaks and color variation.

Pine ClearClear Pine ranges from white sapwood and pale-brown to reddish-brown heartwood. This material has a reduced allowance for characteristics like small closed knots, pin knots and color variation.

Pine KnottyKnotty Pine has medium-coarse texture and even grain and has an allowance for larger-size, closed knots, knots containing star cracks, color variation, pitch pockets and pin knots.

Pecan SelectPecan Select features a mixture of medium to dark brown heartwood and light to white colored sapwood. A stark "Calico" color variation to a more blended color look can occur. Pecan Select has a reduced allowance for small closed knots, and pin knots. Mineral streaking may be allowed in certain areas, and certain parts of the door may contain all heartwood or all sapwood.

Pecan NaturalA member of the Hickory family, Pecan Natural may include stark variations in color between medium to dark heartwood and light to white colored sapwood. Mineral streaking, small closed knots, and pin knots are acceptable. Certain parts of the door may contain all heartwood or all sapwood as well.

Pecan Rustic KnottyPecan Rustic Knotty allows for mineral streaking, larger-sized open knots, knots containing star cracks, and clusters of pin knots are acceptable and can have stark variations in color between medium to dark heartwood and light to white colored sapwood. Certain parts of the door may contain all heartwood or all sapwood as well.

Ash SelectFeaturing a moderately open grain pattern, Ash Select displays colors ranging from cream to a very light brown heartwood with lighter colored sapwood. Though some color variation and mineral may be allowed on the face, Ash Select has a reduced allowance for small closed knots, and pin knots.

Ash NaturalFeaturing a moderately open grain pattern, Ash Natural displays colors ranging from cream to a very light brown heartwood with lighter colored sapwood. This material has an allowance for small closed knots, pin knots, and some mineral, along with color and grain variation.

Bamboo Honey Edge 1-PlyHoney Bamboo, sometimes referred to as Natural Bamboo, has lighter brown color tones due to being left in its natural state. It is made with a 1-Ply Edge Grain core by combining multiple smaller pieces together until one solid piece is made. This style of grain construction makes it available for use with doors that have shaped panel and frame details as well as dovetail drawer boxes and some moldings.

Bamboo Amber Edge 1-PlyAmber Bamboo goes through a "carmelization" process, giving the raw bamoo a richer, darker appearance. It is made with a 1-Ply Edge Grain core by combining multiple smaller pieces together until one solid piece is made. This style of grain construction makes it available for use with doors that have shaped panel and frame details as well as dovetail drawer boxes and some moldings.

Bamboo Honey Flat 3-PlyHoney Bamboo, sometimes referred to as Natural Bamboo, has lighter brown color tones due to being left in its natural state. Its Flat Grain, 3-Ply core is made first with an Edge Grain middle section, and then a Flat Grain Bamboo applied to the face and back. This can give doors a very unique appearance, and is recommended for styles with little to no shaping on their frames so the core is not exposed.

Bamboo Amber Flat 3-PlyAmber Bamboo goes through a "carmelization" process, giving the raw bamoo a richer, darker appearance. Its Flat Grain, 3-Ply core is made first with an Edge Grain middle section, and then a Flat Grain Bamboo applied to the face and back. This can give doors a very unique appearance, and is recommended for styles with little to no shaping on their frames so the core material is not exposed.

Cedar Clear Western RedFeaturing rich red-brown tones, relatively straight grain and coarse texture for a unique effect. This material also has minimal natural characteristics, as indicated in its name.

Cedar Knotty Western RedKnotty Western Red Cedar features rich red-brown tones, a relatively straight grain with coarse texture, and an allowance for sapwood on the face, larger-sized open knots and color variation.

Aromatic CedarWhen used with Drawer Boxes, Aromatic Cedar is a fragrant, insect-repellant, and light weight material. On drawer boxes this material may contain reddish heartwood with lighter sapwood mixed together, and an allowance for knots as well.

Fir Vertical GrainFir Vertical Grain is most known for its distinct, straight grain pattern and warm tones.

EucalyptusEucalyptus has a grain pattern similar to Mahogany and varies from light pink to dark red in color. Compared to the brand name Lyptus material, Eucalyptus has less grain variation and is more readily available.

African MahoganyAfrican Mahogany has a moderately straight grain pattern. This material can vary significantly between light brown and light red to deep brown and deep red. Of all types of Mahogany offered, this is our most popular choice.

Honduras MahoganyHonduras Mahogany will vary from a light reddish to dark red in color and offers a flat sawn pattern look.There is an allowance for some pin knots and mineral streaks.

TeakThe heartwood tends to be a golden or medium brown, with color darkening with age. Teak is native to south and southeast Asia and is known for its decay resistance.

MDF Panel / Paintable Hardwood FrameAn MDF panel is paired with a frame made of hardwood material for painting purposes. Hardwoods and MDF accept paint well and the MDF panel is very stable and resists movement. The Hardwood designation allows our manufacturing team to use any of several different closed grain hardwood materials.

MDF Panel / Maple Paint Grade FrameAn MDF panel is paired with a Maple Paint Grade Frame for painting purposes.

MDF Panel / Alder FrameAn MDF panel is paired with an Alder Natural Frame for painting purposes.

MDF Panel / Beech FrameAn MDF panel is paired with a Beech Frame for painting purposes.

MDF Panel / Poplar FrameAn MDF panel is paired with a Poplar Frame for painting purposes. Poplar frames are not as highly recommended as Maple or Hardwood.