Part of the natural beauty of wood is that no two trees are alike.  Each tree is unique and one of a kind.  Wood species have general characteristics that are consistent throughout, however there are many variables.  Variations in color and grain pattern as well as mineral marks, mineral pockets, sap wood and pin knots are merely the fingerprints of nature's creator.  They enhance your cabinetry making it truly unique and one of a kind.  As such Signature Custom Cabinetry does not extend warranty coverage to natural characteristics which appear in your cabinetry.

Inset doors have a very distinct look and appeal.  They are particularly popular with discerning consumers who pay attention to fine detail. Because wood expands and contracts, Signature allows 3/32"-1/8" gap around the door when mounted in the opening to keep them from binding in the openings.  The gaping could change slightly with changing humidity conditions after shipment.  Each cabinet is positioned on a flat level surface when the doors are mounted to assure they are level and square in each opening.   However, during shipment and installation, cabinets can be racked and twisted affecting the squareness of the doors in the opening. Adjustments on inset doors may be necessary after a job is installed, particularly if walls and/or floors are even a slight bit out of square.  Seasonal changes can also have an impact, particularly within the first year.  For this reason, after some initial adjustments we suggest waiting a full cycle of the seasons in order to allow your cabinets to become fully acclimated to your environment.  Please consult your dealer with questions specific to your cabinetry.

As life becomes increasingly more hectic and complex the human soul has longed for a way to escape back in time to the days when things were simpler.  One way to achieve this desire is to create an atmosphere of yesteryear in the privacy and security of ones own home. 

At Signature, our skilled Craftsmen and Artisans have carefully and painstakingly captured this motif in our collection of Artistic Finishes.  These finishes incorporate a variety of sanding, rub-thru, worn, glazing, "antique-ing" and distressing techniques that recreate the beautiful finishes of days gone by.

 If you have chosen an Artistic finish for your new cabinetry, it is important for you to know these finishes may vary. Yours will be unique and like no other.   There are many things that will impact the final outcome of your finish.  First, there are the natural color tones and grain variations of wood its- self. In addition the variations in temperature and humidity from season to season will affect the dry-times and viscosity levels of the glazes.  Finally, because these finishes are applied with care by hand, each artisan will have a different rendering of these finishes.  From the tiniest variation in the artisan's touch while hand sanding, to the length and breadth of one's stroke while wiping glaze, to the difference in distressing technique, you can be assured your final finish will be uniquely different from any other.
While it is vitally important for you to understand the nature of artistic finishes, you can also be assured these finishes adhere to the strict standards of Signature quality.  By selecting your specific combination of finish color, glaze color, along with other special artistic options you will receive a finished product in the range of color you anticipated.