Oak cabinetry has been a staple in the Western Canadian home since the early 1980’s. There are many advantages to oak such as its durability, ability to stain consistently, and its controversial textured woodgrain pattern.

In the past 10 to 15 years, Oak has seen a reduction in popularity as other woods such as Black Walnut, Maple, and Cherry have crept into the number one position. However, with the advent of Rift Cut White Oak, Oak as a species is slowly regaining popularity with designers for kitchen cabinets.

WHAT IS RIFT CUT SAWN LUMBER?

Rift Cut Sawn lumber or radial grain is specially cut to circumvent the ray flecks that are common in the Oak Wood species, resulting in a finer and more linear grain than standard Oak.

This is the most expensive way to cut the material, even more expensive than Quarter Sawn and Plain Sawn, because it produces the most waste during the cutting process. Like all other woods, Rift Cut White Oak will vary in grain and colouration as this is representative of the authenticity of real wood.

INTRODUCING RIFT CUT WHITE OAK

In 2018, to keep up with the cabinet trends, Superior Cabinets introduced Rift Cut White Oak to their portfolio. The Superior Cabinets Rift Cut White Oak collection is available in all Flat Panel and Raised Panel Wood Door Styles.

Project HARMONY II Island features Natural Rift Cut White Oak.

For stains, there are over 10 standard options. If you crave the finer things, there are 4 handcrafted finishes available on Rift Cut White Oak that will satisfy. There is no Rustic or Knotty version available for Rift Cut White Oak for Superior Cabinets.

Project CAVA features Rift Cut White Oak with a Brookside stain.

SUMMARY

Rift Cut White Oak is very popular in the fine furniture and custom furniture markets and increasingly so in the cabinet industry. Oak may not be your thing, but it is slowly coming back in other ways because of its capability. Consider choosing Rift Cut White Oak for your kitchen if you appreciate its strong structural nature and beautiful linear grain pattern. When in doubt, it’s always best to see a finished door sample in person to get a feel for it to determine if it is the right fit for your style and your home.