Poplar Wood

An affordable, straight-grained hardwood with a pale greenish-white to creamy color, widely used as a paint-grade cabinet material. Poplar machines easily, accepts paint beautifully, and costs less than maple or birch. Its color variation (occasional green or purple streaks) makes it unsuitable for stained applications, but it is an excellent choice for painted cabinet doors, face frames, and interior components.

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