CARE AND MAINTENANCE 83
Product Variations and Characteristics
Adjusting Doors and Drawers
- ensure your cabinets are properly aligned .
Hinge Adjustment
MAPLE
Maple is a medium to hard wood with a straight , wavy or curly grain . Popular for its durability , maple has a light , uniform appearance that produces a smooth , clean look when painted or stained . Maple wood inherently has a characteristic known as a “ bird ’ s eye ” or “ fiddleback ” pattern in the wood . When finished , it may have an uneven appearance , a varied sheen , or a satiny look . This is the beauty of real maple that gives the cabinetry its unique look .
PAINT
Wood is in a constant state of expansion and contraction due to temperature , humidity and other environmental factors . This normal movement may cause some hairline separation at the joints in the painted finish on cabinet doors . This is a natural occurrence and does not weaken or diminish the structural integrity of the joint . Due to the repeated impacts of everyday use , wood may expand and contract differently from cabinet to cabinet , showing variation in the visibility of the joint lines even within the same cabinet .
COLOR VARIATION
Individual distinctions are part of the beauty of any wood product . These naturally occurring variations create a sophisticated charm that makes your cabinets one of a kind . Wood species in all finishes will naturally exhibit color variations and changes depending on the type of soil it was grown in , the weather or when exposed to different types of light and environments over time . Such color changes are expected and as such each door will be consistently unique .
MINERAL STREAKS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Mineral streaks are common and may form in the wood as the tree extracts nutrients from the soil . These mineral deposits cause blackish-blue streaks in the grain that may appear darker when stained .
These natural occurring characteristics should not be considered a defect or an irregularity with the product . We are confident you will be pleased with your purchase of PCS cabinetry , supported by a 5-year limited warranty .