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WOOD SPECIE CHARACTERISTICS

• The building blocks of StarMark products are select hardwoods andveneers in Alder, Rustic Alder, Oak, Quarter Sawn Oak, Lyptus, Maple,Cherry, Rustic Cherry, Hickory and Rustic Hickory. Each specie has itsown beauty and elegance, and, as it is machined, joined and finishedinto fine cabinetry, each piece reveals its individual appeal.

• Just as no two trees are alike, no two pieces of wood are alike. How andwhere the tree grows can affect the frequency of mineral deposits, lightand dark wood, and grain patterns. This natural process will result invariations in grain and color throughout your cabinetry. The grain,texture and color of any sample will vary from another sample.Variations will be more apparent when viewing larger samples, such asentire rooms of cabinetry.

• Some species have more variation than others. Please see thedescriptions below for more details.

• If you desire total uniformity and perfect grain patterns, we recommendnot purchasing solid wood cabinetry. If it is character, warmth andunique effects you prefer, then traditional wood cabinetry fromStarMark should be your choice.

RUSTIC WOOD SPECIES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

■■ ___ Rustic Alder will have "character" spots (knot, burl, blemish,etc.) on the center panels, and they may also be on the stilesand rails of the door, and on the drawer front, which couldimpact hardware placement. Knots, if they appear, will besound and will be closed. At certain angles, light could bevisible through the knot.

■■ ___ Rustic Cherry has a wide variation in color, ranging fromnearly white to dark reddish brown. There will be "character"spots (knot, burl, blemish, etc.) on the center panels, and theymay also be on the stiles and rails of the door, and on thedrawer front, which could impact hardware placement. Knots, ifthey appear, will be sound and will be closed. At certainangles, light could be visible through the knot.

■■ ___ Rustic Hickory has a wide variation in color, ranging fromnearly white to dark brown. There will be "character" spots(knot, burl, blemish, etc.) on the center panels, and they mayalso be on the stiles and rails of the door, and on the drawerfront, which could impact hardware placement. Knots, if theyappear, will be sound and will be closed. At certain angles,light could be visible through the knot.

SPECIES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

■■ ___ Alder is a soft hardwood with a fine, straight grain andeven texture. Color is light brown with a yellow or reddishtinge. When you compare alder’s heartwood with itssapwood, there is insignificant color difference. Alderdoes not evolve in color or darken when exposed to lightor heat as other woods do. Alder takes stains and finisheswell. It is one of the softest hardwoods so it can bedamaged easily. Some small tight knots can be found withstandard Alder.

■■ ___ Cherry displays a distinctive grain pattern and warm colorshadings, ranging from nearly white to dark reddish brown.Dark pockets, pin knots and random streaks are common.More than most woods, Cherry will darken when exposed tolight, especially in light stains.

■■ ___ Hickory is a heavy, strong hardwood known for flowing,vibrant grain patterns and dramatic color variation. Hickorycan also exhibit random pecks, burls and mineral streaks.Hickory’s color ranges across a wide spectrum, from nearlywhite to dark brown.

■■ ___ Lyptus is a hard, fine-grain hardwood with a rich, warm tone. Adarker finish palette minimizes the natural color variation. Morethan most woods, Lyptus mellows and darkens with exposureto light.

■■ ___ Maple is a versatile hardwood with a fine, smooth grain. Maplevaries in color from nearly white to a slightly reddish brown.Mineral or sugar streaks occur naturally in Maple and can varyfrom piece to piece. This is more noticeable in lighter stains.

■■ ___ Oak is a strong hardwood with a long, linear grain, oftendisplaying tiny rays. Oak, at times, has small pinholes and tightknots. Oak coloration can range from a golden blond todeeper tones.

■■ ___ Quarter Sawn Oak is milled at an angle 60 to 90 degreesfrom the grain allowing rays and flecks to become visible,giving the wood unique character and dimension.

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StarMark Cabinetry reserves the right to change the specifications ofspecies and finishes at any time without notice.

FINISH EXPECTATIONSStarMark is committed to the satisfaction of our customers. Therefore, it is important to us that you have realistic expectations ofStarMark’s fine wood cabinetry and fashion finishes, and fully understand the characteristics of the species and finishes outlined below.A StarMark Cabinetry Specialist will review the following wood specie and finish characteristics with you.

FACTORS that affect ALL WOODS and FINISHES

• Hygroscopicity : Wood is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs and gives off moisture according to the humidity surrounding it, even when a finish hasbeen applied. Because of moisture, wood shrinks and swells; this process may cause hairline fractures in the finish at the joints. (This is especiallyapparent with Tinted Varnish finishes.) This shrinking and swelling is normal and does not affect the structural stability or integrity of the jointconstruction.

• Mellowing: When exposed to light, all woods darken and mellow with age. Some species, especially cherry and lyptus, change in color more thanothers. Mellowing changes the look of cabinetry. When your new cabinetry arrives for installation, the color will vary from the samples viewed in theshowroom due to this aging process. Please view an updated sample, and discuss the finish, the specie and your expectations with the cabinetryprofessional at this location. On warranty replacements, StarMark cannot guarantee an exact color match because of the mellowing process.

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■■ ___ LIGHT STAINS and NATURAL FINISHESFINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Light stains and natural finishes—those with no stain applied—aretranslucent and magnify the natural characteristics of wood. Theinfinite variation in grain patterns, color and particular markings areinherent to wood and its different species. These variations are aproduct of nature and comprise the fundamental beauty of realwood.

■■ ___ DARK STAINS FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Dark stains—like Java—have heavily pigmented toners thatreflect light. This draws attention to finishing inconsistencies,substrate inconsistencies and the infinite variety of grainpatterns and markings inherent to all species of wood.

■■ ___ UNFINISHED WOOD FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• StarMark will supply, upon request, unfinished product with no stain,sealer or top coat applied. We will not warranty any unfinished parts,including claims made for warpage, finish and color variation.StarMark Cabinetry and authorized StarMark dealers cannot be heldresponsible for any unfinished materials supplied.

• Even though we do not warranty unfinished items, this documentdoes not invalidate our standard warranty for all other items on yourorder.

■■ ___ GLAZE FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• The process of glazing begins with the hand-application of stain tobring out the beauty of the wood grain. After curing, the glazecompound is applied to several components of the cabinets in yourorder.

• Because of the techniques used in achieving this special finish, glazebuildup will occur around the door and drawer front edges, doorpanels, end grain and, to a lesser extent, flat surfaces such as somedrawer overlays and center panels.

• The buildup of the glazing compound will vary from one piece toanother and the variations may be dramatic. The broad variationsinherent to glaze finishes are considered to be the beauty of thisfinish.

• Glazing is most apparent in contours where “hang-up” can occur.Doors with less detailed profiles will show less hang-up.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of glazed finishesbecause the effect of the variations in an entire kitchen may bedifferent from what you witness in viewing displays or a finish sample.These variations are common in glazed finishes and will not be reasonfor replacement.

■■ ___ TINTED VARNISH FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Tinted Varnish finishes are distinctly different from standardfinishes you may be familiar with. The best way to describeTinted Varnish is to say it gives a painted finish. When appliedto fine maple cabinetry, the grain of the wood will not showthrough. When applied to oak cabinetry, the grain of the woodis visible, especially when a glaze is applied. Tinted Varnish isavailable on Maple and Oak door styles.

• Like other finishes, tinted varnish finishes have a coating ofcatalyzed varnish.

• Tinted Varnish finishes are susceptible to wear and tear fromnormal residential use. Solid color finishes intensify nicks, chips,dents and rub-through especially on sharp corners and edges.

• As the wood expands and contracts, hairline cracks will appearat the joints of the cabinets. The Tinted Varnish finish will alsocrack. (The integrity of the joints is not affected by expansionand contraction.) This cracking is a normal characteristic ofTinted Varnish finishes and will not be considered a reason forproduct replacement.

• Joint separation may be extreme on mitered doors and appliedmoulding doors, therefore Tinted Varnish finishes are notrecommended for use in environments of high humidity.

■■ ___ TINTED VARNISH WITH GLAZE FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Tinted Varnish finishes are distinctly different from standardfinishes you may be familiar with. The best way to describeTinted Varnish is to say it gives a painted finish. When appliedto fine maple cabinetry, the grain of the wood will not showthrough. When applied to oak cabinetry, the grain of the woodis visible, especially when a glaze is applied. Tinted Varnish isavailable on Maple and Oak door styles.

• Like other finishes, tinted varnish finishes have a coating ofcatalyzed varnish.

• Tinted Varnish Glaze finishes are susceptible to wear and tearfrom normal residential use. Solid color finishes intensify nicks,chips, dents and rub-through especially on sharp corners andedges.

• As the wood expands and contracts, hairline cracks will appearat the joints of the cabinets. The Tinted Varnish Glaze finish willalso crack. (The integrity of the joints is not affected byexpansion and contraction.) This cracking is a normalcharacteristic of Tinted Varnish Glaze finishes and will not beconsidered a reason for product replacement.

• Joint separation may be extreme on mitered doors and appliedmoulding doors, therefore Tinted Varnish Glaze finishes are notrecommended for use in environments of high humidity.

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StarMark Cabinetry reserves the right to change the specifications ofspecies and finishes at any time without notice.

NOTE: The conditions described in this FINISH EXPECTATIONS form are NOT considered defects or reasons for replacement.

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■■ ___ AMARETTO, BORDEAUX, COTTAGE and

LICORICE FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• The Amaretto, Bordeaux, Cottage and Licorice finish are created by 1)light chain distressing of the wood, 2) sanding and distressingthrough the finish to expose the raw wood underneath and then 3)adding glaze to bring out the wood’s unique textures. (There is noglaze on Amaretto or Bordeaux).

• Because it is a hand-rubbed technique, there will be variations in theintensity of the rub-through and the distressing.

• The Amaretto, Bordeaux, Cottage and Licorice finish are susceptible towear and tear from normal residential use. Nicks, chips, dents andrub-through will be more obvious, especially on sharp corners andedges.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Amaretto, Bordeaux,Cottage and Licorice because the effect of the variations in an entirekitchen may be different from what you witness in viewing displays ora finish sample. These variations are common from door to door in aninstallation and will not be reason for replacement. IN ADDITION, thecharacteristics of Amaretto, Bordeaux, Cottage and Licorice changesignificantly from door style to door style.

■■ ___ OATMEAL FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• The Oatmeal finish is a warm, distressed finish achieved by 1) handapplying the stain, 2) antiquing it with Chocolate glaze and 3)accenting the door with burnished and broken edges, roundedcorners and light chain distressing.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Oatmeal because theeffect of the variations in an entire kitchen may be different from whatyou witness in viewing displays or a finish sample. These variations arecommon from door to door in an installation and will not be reasonfor replacement. IN ADDITION, the characteristics of Oatmeal changesignificantly from door style to door style.

• The Linen Finish is created by 1) sanding and distressing throughthe tinted varnish to expose the raw wood underneath, 2) addingglaze to bring out the wood’s unique textures, 3) then specklingthe door for a vintage feel.

• Because it is finished by hand, each door will exhibit variances inthe intensity of the rub-through and speckling.

• The Linen finish is susceptible to wear and tear from normalresidential use. Nicks, chips, dents and rub-through will be moreobvious, especially on sharp corners and edges.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Linen because theeffect of the variations in an entire kitchen may be different fromwhat you witness in viewing displays or a finish sample. Thesevariations are common from door to door in an installation and willnot be reason for replacement. IN ADDITION, the characteristics ofLinen change significantly from door style to door style.

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LINEN FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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VILLA FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT• The Villa finish is created with a combination of tinted varnish,

glaze and a unique hand rubbed technique.

• Because of this unique hand rubbed technique, there will bevariations in the intensity of the “brush marks” and color.

• The Villa finish is susceptible to wear and tear of normal residentialuse. This finish intensifies nicks, chips and dents, especially onsharp corners.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Villa because theeffect of the variations in an entire kitchen may be different fromwhat you witness in viewing displays or a finish sample. Thesevariations are common from door to door in an installation and willnot be reason for replacement. IN ADDITION, the characteristicsof Villa can change significantly from door style to door style.

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OLD WORLDDISTRESSING FINISH

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Specify the finish and specie

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This form must be reviewed,signed and secured at the time

of order.

• Old World is created by randomly applying several distressing

techniques, softening all edges, and adding a glaze to accentuate

the distressing. A clear top coat is applied. The finish is oven-

cured for durability.

• To achieve the appearance of randomly worn cabinetry, not all

components in a room of cabinetry will relieve all of the available

distressing techniques. These techniques are:

Light Chain Distressing

Worn Edges

Rounded Corners

Worm Holes

Rasping

Dips

Knife Cuts

Rub Through (on Amaretto and Bordeaux finishes only)

• Because each component is distressed by hand, each component

will exhibit variances in the intensity of the characteristics used on

the component.

• Knife Cuts may be located at joints to simulate cracks. Structural

integrity of the joint is maintained.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Old World because

the effect of the variations in an entire kitchen may be different

from what you witness in viewing displays or a door sample. These

variations are common from door to door in an installation and

will not be reason for replacement. IN ADDITION, the

characteristics of Old World change significantly from door style

to door style.

• StarMark Cabinetry reserves the right to change the specifications

of species and finishes at any time without notice.

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CHATEAUX FINISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• Chateaux is created by randomly applying several distressing

techniques, softening all edges, padding the edges to create

shadowing, and adding a unique glaze and speckling to

accentuate the distressing. A clear top coat is applied. The finish

is oven-cured for durability.

• To achieve the appearance of randomly worn cabinetry, not all

components in a room of cabinetry will receive all of the available

distressing techniques. These techniques are:

Light Chain Distressing

Worn Edges

Rounded Corners

Worm Holes

Rasping

Dips

Knife Cuts

• Because each component is distressed by hand, each component

will exhibit variances in the intensity of the characteristics used

on the component.

• Knife Cuts may be located at joints to simulate cracks. Structural

integrity of the joint is maintained.

• We call your attention to the characteristics of Chateaux because

the effect of the variations in an entire kitchen may be different

from what you witness in viewing displays or a door sample.

These variations are common from door to door in an installation

and will not be reason for replacement. IN ADDITION, the

characteristics of Chateaux change significantly from door style

to door style.

• StarMark Cabinetry reserves the right to change the

specifications of species and finishes at any time without notice.