Wood Types.....
High Quality Custom Cabinets
M&M Cabinets has access to a wide range of domestic hardwoods, exotic and environmentally responsible wood products. We have a long standing relationship with a number of very good suppliers, so we can get the best materials at competitive prices.
All our wood is selected with an eye for color, figure and grain.
We always have a large inventory of wood stock within our facility. This often helps us with reducing project lead times and meeting client's tight schedules.
Clear Alder
General Description
Application - Used widely in fine furniture, furniture frames
Grains - Close grain, uniform texture
MIsc. - Moderately light weight, low in shrinkage
Birch
General Description
Application - Favorite wood for furniture, fixtures and cabinets
Grains - Often with swirl grain. Uniform hard texture.
Misc. - Matching plywood and mouldings available
Cherry
General Description
Application - Ideal for fine furniture and casework.
One of the most beautiful of hardwoods.
Grains - Beautiful character with uniform texture.
Misc. - Takes a fine finish. Matching plywood available.
Mahogany
General Description
Application - World's premier wood for cabinetry.
Grains - Fine to medium texture. Uniform interlocking grain.
Misc. - Also used for decorative veneer, high end musical instruments,
boat trimming and carvings.
Maple
General Description
Application - Used widely in fine furniture
Grains - Slightly figured, close grained. Uniform texture.
Some birds eye and curly available.
Misc. - Often used for cabinet interiors, laminated counter tops.
Walnut
General Description
Application - Popular hardwood for furniture.
Grains - Beautiful figured with uniform texture.
Misc. - Excellent for carvings, lathe work. Improves with age.
Poplar
General Description
Application - Very stable and excellent for painting. Good for carving.
Grains - Close grain. Medium to soft texture.
Misc. - Machines and works well.
M & M Cabinets Inc.
33238 Central Avenue
Union City, CA 94587
510-324-4034
info@mm-customcabinetsinc.com
M & M Cabinets is a family owned and operated business.
We have been designing, fabricating and installing custom cabinets for new and remodeled homes for over twenty five years. Read more about
our company, we are a successful startup that made it happen through hard work and by providing outstanding customer service to our clients. We actually started our business out of our family garage !
Providing the highest level of customer satisfaction with our custom crafted cabinetry is our number one mission. Our professional team's attention to details, quality, and customer service continues to reward us with repeat business and customer referrals.
Knotty Alder
General Description
Application - Used widely in fine furniture, furniture frames
Grains - Close knotty grain.
MIsc. - Moderately light weight, low in shrinkage
Red Birch
General Description
Application - Favorite wood for furniture, fixtures and cabinets
Grains - Often with swirl grain. Uniform hard texture.
Misc. - Redish color. Matching plywood and mouldings available
Lacewood
General Description
Application - Premium wood mainly from Australia.
Grains - Unique straight grain with medium to large rays.
Misc. - Also used for decorative veneer.
Bubinga
General Description
Application - Premium exotic fine furniture wood.
Grains - Even texture. Interlocking grain.
Misc. - Also used for decorative veneer and inlay.
Wenge
General Description
Application - Special native African wood.
Grains - Coarse texture grain with black veins.
Misc. - With beautiful grain and interesting color often used in sculptures.
Zebra
General Description
Application - Truely an exotic wood used in premium cabinetry.
Grains - Distinctive zebra-like grain with light and dark stripes.
Misc. - Also used for veneer and inlay.
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