Wood Grades

Selecting the right wood grade can make or break the quality of your projects. For contractors and cabinet makers, understanding wood grades ensures you meet client expectations, maintain durability, and achieve the desired aesthetic.

With years of expertise in the woodworking industry, we’ve mastered the art of simplifying complex decisions like wood grades. Our team doesn’t just provide materials; we offer insights based on decades of experience working with contractors like you. Whether you’re crafting a one-of-a-kind custom piece or a high-volume project, we help you choose the perfect wood grade to enhance your craftsmanship and build trust with your clients.

Keep browsing to discover articles that explain wood grade classifications, their best applications, and comparisons to help you make informed decisions. You’ll also find guides to ensure every piece you create reflects your dedication to quality.

Paint-grade wood is used for painted cabinet doors, like the white painted cabinet doors around the perimeter of this kitchen.

Paint Grade Wood in Cabinetry

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Wood Grades

Paint grade wood is lower-quality wood used for painted cabinet doors. Characteristics normally called defects are acceptable in paint grade.

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Two employees standing next to a lift of lumber. Select and standard grade wood are popular options for cabinet door orders.

Standard grade vs select grade: cabinet door wood grades

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Wood Grades

Explore the differences between select and standard wood grades for your cabinet door, including cost, consistency, and finishing options.

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Two employees standing next to a lift of raw lumber, with more lifts of lumber visible in the background. Standard grade cabinet doors are the most popular choice.

What are standard grade cabinet doors?

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Wood Grades

Discover the features of standard grade cabinet doors, including the suitable finishes, to make informed choices for your cabinetry projects.

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A black and white image of a worker sanding a thin piece of MDF. Select grade cabinet doors receive much more time and attention.

What are select grade cabinet doors?

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Wood Grades

Discover the benefits of select grade cabinet doors, including their superior colour consistency, and how they can enhance your projects.

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An employee assembling a standard grade cabinet door in a door press.

Cost of standard grade cabinet doors from Cutting Edge

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Pricing, Wood Grades

Explore the factors influencing the cost of standard grade cabinet doors, including door style, wood species, and lumber cut.

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A sander inspecting a cabinet door. Select grade cabinet doors have more rigorous quality expectations.

Cost of select grade cabinet doors from Cutting Edge

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Pricing, Wood Grades

Discover why select grade cabinet doors cost at least 20% more than standard grade. Learn why the materials and craftsmanship add this value.

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