Paint Grade Poplar
Poplar is a soft hardwood widely used as a paint-grade material. Its smooth, closed, uniform grain and stable working properties make it a dependable, economical substrate for painted doors and components.
Appearance Expectations
Poplar ranges from pale white and cream to grey, with green and brown mineral streaking. It is not selected for color, as the component will be painted.
Natural Grain Characteristics
Fine, straight, closed grain with a smooth surface that takes paint evenly.
Natural Wood Features
Green and brown mineral is a natural characteristic of Poplar and is acceptable under an opaque finish.
Panel Construction
Solid wood panels are manufactured for stability while maintaining the appearance of continuous solid wood. Natural variation in stave widths and well-blended panel joints should be expected.
Sapwood
Sapwood and heartwood are both used; color is not selected.
Stain Characteristics
Paint grade is intended for opaque painted finishes and is not recommended for stain or natural finish.
Surface Quality
Surfaces are selected and prepared to accept paint cleanly.
Reverse Side
The reverse side of Poplar components is considered non-show material and will show greater natural variation in color, grain, and characteristics.
What Makes Poplar Paint Grade Unique
Poplar’s smooth, stable, closed grain and value pricing make it one of the most popular choices for painted cabinetry.
Quality Standards
To ensure every component meets Meridian Products’ quality standards, the following conditions are not permitted:
- Rot
- Structural cracks
- Open worm holes
- Checking
- Pick-out
- Tear-out
Every Paint Grade Poplar component is carefully inspected to ensure it meets Meridian Products’ quality standards. We combine material grading with expert craftsmanship to highlight the natural beauty of Paint Grade Poplar while providing the consistency expected from the selected grade.
Natural Wood Disclaimer
Wood is a product of nature. Variations in color, grain pattern, mineral streaks, knots, sapwood, heartwood, and other naturally occurring characteristics are inherent to solid hardwood and are not considered manufacturing defects. No two pieces will be exactly alike, making every project uniquely beautiful.
While Meridian Products carefully grades and inspects every component to meet the standards of the selected material grade, natural variation should be expected and appreciated as part of the character and beauty of genuine wood.