Color Variation

Natural differences in color, tone, and grain pattern that occur within and between pieces of real wood used in cabinetry. Color variation is inherent in all natural wood species and is influenced by the tree's growth conditions, the portion of the log used (heartwood vs. sapwood), and how stain interacts with different grain densities. Legitimate manufacturers consider moderate color variation a feature of genuine wood, not a defect.

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