Bathroom Cabinetry
Cabinet Quality
The cabinets that you place in your new bathroom, must be able to stand the test of time. Being a high moisture area, the construction must be of good quality in order to hold up.
Most of the cabinetry we use, has a lifetime warranty! This will safeguard you and give you some peace of mind as time goes on.
Most times we recommend to install a solid wood cabinet, as laminates and veneers could be effected by the high moisture content in a bathroom. Although you should be sure to add a ventilation unit to your bath, to ensure moisture never reaches that level.
Here is a schematic showing Bertch Cabinets construction details. This is a great example of a solid wood cabinet, perfect for the bathroom.
Cabinet Style
Choosing the style of your bathroom vanity is really a personal preference. Thought should be given to the overall "look" you are going for. In the example below, a beadboard style cabinet fits in perfectly with the dark hardwood floors and crown molding. The contrasting dark blue paint, contrasts nicely with the bright white cabinetry.
Wood Types
Here we will run through some of the most popular wood offerings. Each wood type has different characteristics, so choose wisely!
Red Alder
A fine grained hardwood, similar to Birch, Maple or Cherry. Pale yellow tan to reddish brown in color. A soft, light wood with even texture and straight grain that accepts stain well.
Birch
Birch is a strong, closed grained wood that is predominately off white in color, although it also contains light hues of yellow, brown and pink. Birch contains close-grained, light reddish brown heartwood with sapwood pale to nearly white. Birch has fire and color similar to maple, but slightly coarser in texture.
Maple
Maple is a strong, close grained wood that is predominately off-white in color, although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink. Hard maple occasionally contains light tan or small dark streaks. Maple is also available in Knotty which has an emphasis on knots and grain.
Cherry
Cherry is an elegant, multi-colored hardwood. Natural or light stains accent these color variations making a distinctive statement in a full kitchen. Cherry wood will darken or "mellow" with age. This mellowing is a natural occurrence and the benefit of owning a solid cherry kitchen. Cherry is also available in Knotty which has an emphasis on knots and grain.
Hickory
Hickory is a strong, open grained wood that is known for its wide variation in color. It is not uncommon to see doors, or parts of doors that range in color from deep brown to vanilla when finished in light or natural stains. These characteristics are what make each hickory cabinet unique and a preference of those who love wood.
Oak
Oak is a strong, open grained wood that has a range of color of white, yellow and pink. Red oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow and black mineral deposits and may contain some wide grain. Oak is also available in Knotty which has an emphasis on knots and grain.
