{"title":"Alder Wood for Cabinets \u0026 Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKnown for its smooth grain and warm, rustic appearance, alder wood is a versatile and popular choice for interior doors, cabinetry, and millwork. We offer a curated selection of alder products that blend natural beauty with workability—making it a favourite among woodworkers, renovators, and builders alike. Often chosen as a cost-effective alternative to cherry or maple, alder is easy to machine, sands beautifully, and takes stain exceptionally well, allowing for a wide range of finishes to match your style. Its straight, uniform grain and light-to-medium brown tones make it ideal for both traditional and modern design applications. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-source wood products and expert service. Whether you’re building custom furniture or updating your home’s interior, explore our selection of alder and bring the warmth of real wood into your next project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alder-hardwood-lumber","title":"Alder Hardwood Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Alder is the Pacific Northwest's most versatile cabinet hardwood -- soft enough to machine effortlessly, consistent enough to finish flawlessly, and affordable enough for production work. The standard cabinet wood in Western Canada. Accepts stain remarkably well and can mimic cherry, walnut, or maple. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder -- Pale tan to light reddish-brown -- consistent and uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight, fine even texture grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka hardness: 590 lbf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eNorth America (Pacific Coast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eJanka Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e590 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003ePale tan to light reddish-brown -- consistent and uniform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eGrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStraight, fine even texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlder is used for kitchen cabinetry, furniture, millwork, turned items, and carved components. The dominant cabinet wood in Western Canadian kitchen manufacturing.. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder is the best domestic hardwood for staining to look like other species -- even density means uniform stain absorption without blotching. At 590 lbf Janka, it dents more easily than maple but is ideal for cabinetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is alder so popular for cabinets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocally abundant, machines easily, finishes beautifully, costs less than cherry or maple. The default cabinet wood for most Western Canadian cabinet shops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windsor Plywood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093142671658,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/AlderHardwoodLumber-CloseUp.jpg?v=1744080458"},{"product_id":"alder-cabinet-plywood","title":"Alder Cabinet Plywood","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlder Cabinet Plywood brings the character of real alder veneer to cabinet and furniture construction in an engineered panel format. Pale tan to light reddish-brown -- consistent with a hardwood core, it provides the dimensional stability of engineered construction with the appearance of solid alder. Standard 4 x 8 ft sheets, sanded both sides, cabinet-grade quality. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Alder face veneer -- pale tan to light reddish-brown -- consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood core for dimensional stability across humidity changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanded both sides (S2S) -- ready for finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dominant cabinet plywood in Western Canadian kitchen manufacturing. Even density accepts stain uniformly -- can be finished to mimic cherry, walnut, or maple at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 4 x 8 ft sheets -- confirm current thicknesses at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eFace Species\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eCore Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHardwood core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e4 x 8 ft (122cm x 244cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eSanded both sides (S2S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCabinet-grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eThicknesses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eConfirm at your local branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- some thicknesses may be special order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlder Cabinet Plywood is used for cabinet carcase boxes, face frames, drawer fronts, cabinet doors, furniture panels, built-ins, and wall panelling where a alder face is the design intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts stain remarkably evenly -- the best plywood species for colour-matching to other wood tones. Clear finish for a natural, light-toned contemporary look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrient grain direction consistently across all panels in a project for a unified appearance. Mark grain direction on the back of each sheet before cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut with the veneer face up using a fine-tooth blade (60T+) to minimize tearout on the show surface. Apply painter's tape over the cut line for the cleanest edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish works best on alder plywood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccepts stain remarkably evenly -- the best plywood species for colour-matching to other wood tones. Clear finish for a natural, light-toned contemporary look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this available in half sheets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalf-sheet availability varies by branch. 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