SPECIES
CHERRY - APPEARENCE
The cherry wood, ranging from pinkish to dark red, boasts vibrant colors and a smooth, satiny texture, often with a wavy pattern. Its sapwood contrasts in paleness, featuring tones of light gray or yellow, adding to its visual appeal. Each hardwood countertop, kitchen island top or custom bar top showcases a unique variation in color, making cherry wood a truly distinctive choice for an elegant kitchen. When exposed to sunlight, cherry wood develops an antique-like patina within 3-4 weeks, further enhancing its charm. Even without direct sunlight, oxidation gradually forms a patina over approximately a year.
BLACK CHERRY – PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Black cherry edge glued panels offer versatility in design, capable of embodying both formal elegance and delicate rusticity or antiquity. It seamlessly integrates into various configurations, serving as a transitional element between different wood types, from maple cabinetry to darker mahogany flooring. Whether complementing the austerity of Shaker-style furniture or toning down the vibrancy of hickory or zebra wood, cherry wood adapts effortlessly to different design styles.
BLACK CHERRY – WORKING PROPERTIES
In terms of physical properties, cherry wood is classified as a hardwood but is relatively soft, with a Janka hardness rating of 950. Therefore, it finds its niche in areas like custom bar tops, kitchen island tabletops, and coffee table tops rather than high-traffic food preparation areas due to its susceptibility to wear. While it exhibits good elasticity and dimensional stability, its shock and decay resistance are average.Working with cherry wood is a delight, as it machines, shapes, and molds exceptionally well, making it ideal for intricate edge profiles. It nails and screws easily without splitting and sands smoothly to a flawless finish. Despite its outstanding stain acceptance, cherry wood is primarily valued for its natural beauty.
CHERRY WOOD - TRIVIA
An interesting trivia about cherry wood is its use as a substitute for beechwood when steamed for up to 48 hours. The resulting reddish hue offers a cost-effective alternative to cherry wood, particularly where hardness and resilience are paramount. However, steamed beechwood lacks cherry wood's characteristic wavy grain and patina development. Moreover, our black cherry butcher blocks countertops, kitchen island tops and edge glued panels are sourced from FSC certified hardwood forests, ensuring its sustainability and responsible forestry
practices, adding an eco-conscious dimension to its appeal.
