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Finishing wood kitchen cabinets may not seem like a tedious chore but it is a very important part of wood finishing a home. You need to consider the detail in the rest of the house and consider what compliment it. Also consider what function your cabinets will be serving and how stable you need them to be.

Mahogany, walnut and ebony are your three top contenders. Like anything else, the better the product the higher the price, so consider this as an investment when deciding.

Mahogany is a reddish cabinet and very dense. These cabinets require less finish work as they look the best naturally and take to any care nicely.

Walnut is dark brown and gets darker as it ages. It finishes well and looks best in a natural decor or surrounding.

Ebony is a strong wood but can get brittle if fussed with to much. When polished it does seem to glow.

Pine and Oak are your less expensive woods. They are lighter in color. Usually yellow or white. They can be stained or painted but will be less durable over a long period of time and thus less of an investment if you plan to sell or lease in the near future.

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