I am trying to decide between alder or oak. which is more durable for kitchen applications?
2006-11-02 05:13:16 · 9 answers · asked by looie_e 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I have worked with oak. It is excellent for cabinets. Alder is a little softer but you shouldn't have any problems with it. I haven't used it for cabinets. Pick the the one u rather the look of the wood cause u will live with it for a long time. Good luck
2006-11-02 05:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by highlandkajun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 03:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak Cherry Maple
2006-11-02 06:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by 4 strings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak is VERY strong, and is much more lovely. Oak stands up better to cracking, and loose boarding after it ages. So it will last longer.
2006-11-02 05:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by xenypoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either works. but consider which grain you like best! oak has a very heavy grain pattern once it's stained. something like maple is favored by a lot of people because it has a cleaner more classic look.
2006-11-02 08:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by cy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oak is the best.
But it ultimately doesn't matter provided you have a good sealant to apply. (clear, stain, or paint)
2006-11-02 05:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Oh, I see 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpenter
2016-03-28 04:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i made mine out of oak. very hard and takes stain well.
2006-11-02 05:21:37 · answer #8 · answered by mongo862001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try oak
2006-11-02 05:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋