1. JOINT LINES
Visible cracks at joints may appear in the finish. This is normal and does not weaken the strength or the integrity of the joint and finish.

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2. END GRAIN
End grain is a softer part of the surface that can accept more stain than the other parts of the surface. Variances are not controllable.

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3. AGING
The appearance of wood can change or darken over time. Clients find this characteristic desirable when choosing their wood.

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4. TELEGRAPHING
Wood grain, pin holes, knots and mineral streaks may remain visible as a dark area or texture under painted finishes. Open-grain woods (oak, hickory) tend to show more than fine-grained species (maple, cherry).

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5. MINERAL STREAKS

A mineral streak will typically appear in a black, gray or green line within the wood. It develops when the tree absorbs and deposits minerals from the soil. You will find mineral streaks in lighter wood grains such as hickory, cherry and maple.