WOOD SPECIES
Selecting the right Species is an important step when renovating your kitchen. Certain species will
have different grains, pitting, colour range and also age differently. An AyA designer can help you
choose the right species that will lend itself best to your space and lifestyle.
OAK
Oak is a popular choice in cabinetry due to the
durability of its moisture resistant wood.
Characterized by strong, open graining, red oak
has a natural range of colour from light to dark and
mineral deposits within the grain increases its
natural beauty.
MAPLE
Maple is a hard, tightly but subtly grained
wood that can have colour variations from a
pale white to a pale reddish tone. The finish
that is chosen for maple can enhance its
natural beauty, or reduce the subtle variations
through the use of darker stains.
CHERRY
Cherry has a warm reddish undertone
animated with bold grain patterning and
enhanced with pitting which compliments the
warmth of historical settings. The appearance
of cherry can vary dramatically with the stain
colour applied to it, and has a natural
tendency to darken over time.
PAINTED
Painted finishes are solid, opaque colour
applications which do not reveal any grain
characteristics and which can be accentuated
with hand gazing. The natural expansion and
contraction of wood doors with painted
finishes can have the effect of emphasizing
the joinery.
AYA FINISHES
AyA’s sophisticated on line finishing system ensures
the highest level of consistency in the application of
our finishes wlile radically reducing waste. Only low
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) finishes are used
and AyA’s UV cured top coat further eliminates
emissions.
LAMINATE, ALUMINIUM & GLASS
For years laminat