Comparison: Best Hardwood For Cabinets (Updated | Oct 22nd)
When choosing hardwood for cabinets, selecting the right type of wood is essential for balancing durability, aesthetics, and functionality. Common options like maple, cherry, oak, and walnut each offer distinct characteristics, from grain patterns to resistance to wear. This comparison explores key factors such as hardness, workability, and finishability, helping you make an informed decision based on your project’s needs and design preferences. Whether prioritizing longevity or visual appeal, understanding the strengths of each wood type ensures a cabinetry solution that meets both practical and stylistic goals.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for scratch repair kit:
Wood Furniture Repair Kit – 18 Colors Wood Filler Hardwood Laminate Vinyl Floor Repair Kit Wood Putty Cabinet Touch Up Kit – Cover Scratches -
Best for budget slide pads:
48 PCS Felt Furniture Pads -
Best for bulk felt pads:
Furniture Pads 300 Pack Premium Furniture Felt Pads (Beige) -
Best for gray bulk pads:
Furniture Pads 300 Pcs Premium Furniture Felt Pads (Grey) -
Best for mini cabinet bumpers:
312Pcs Small Felt Pads for Coasters Bottom Dots 3/8" Felt Cabinet Door Bumpers Cushion Dots Adhesive Felts Furniture Pads Round Furniture Feet Floor Protectors for Chair Legs Hardwood Floors -
Best for best overall repair:
Wood Furniture Repair Kit: 12-Color Filler and 8-Color Markers – Wood Touch Up for Scratches/Cracks/Holes/Stains in Floors/Table/Cabinets(Hardwood/Laminate) -
Best for premium felt pads:
Fursafe&Q Felt Furniture Pads for Hardwood Floors – Self Adhesive Chair Felt Pad -
Best for heavy furniture sliders:
2 Pcs Large Appliance Slider with Pull Strap -
Best for classic scratch remover:
Tibet Almond Stick Scratch Remover – Touch Up and Repair Hardwood -
Best for 20-color wax kit:
YUEARN Wood Repair Wax Crayons & Filler Sticks Kit (20 Colors)
Product Comparison: Best Hardwood For Cabinets
Scratch repair kit
Wood Furniture Repair Kit – 18 Colors Wood Filler Hardwood Laminate Vinyl Floor Repair Kit Wood Putty Cabinet Touch Up Kit – Cover Scratches, Stains, Holes for Table, Door, Veneer, Cherry, Walnut
A-HEYIDA
- Wood Vinyl Floor Repair Kit: 31 piece laminate floor repair kit includes 18 unique colors of resin wood repair fillers, 1 sandpaper, 1 wood putty, 7 brushes, 2 plastic scrapers and 1 disposable glove. According to the instructions provided, you can repair floors and furniture by yourself, no need to hire a professional, saving you time and money. This is an easy solution to repair scratches and stains on wooden furniture and floors in your home
- Ideal for Wood Floor Scratch Remover Repair: The wood furniture repair kit was designed to improve the scratches, stains or cracks on your furniture, floor, laminate floor, hardwood floor, vinyl floor repair kit, restores scratches, nicks, scuffs, discoloration on wood, veneer, desk, wood floor, cabinet, table, bed, frame, door, musical instruments and so on. (Waiting for 48 hours to dry completely after repairing, and keep away from water)
- 18 Unique Colors Furniture Repair Kit: The hardwood floor repair kit comes with 18 distinctive colors* 0.7 OZ / 20 ml: White, Black, Maple, Walnut, Cherry, White Maple, Ivory, Bamboo Yellow, Teak, Cedar, Dark Walnut, Auspicious Wood, Red Sandalwood, Red Walnuts, Light Gray, and French Gray. You can also mix colors to achieve the perfect match. You don't need to worry about can’t find the right color to match your furniture with this wood floor filler
- Easy to Use and Perfect Touch up: Take off the lid, squeeze the wood filler into the repaired area and then smooth the filler with tube tail or the plastic scraper, wipe off the excess and let it dry. For large holes or cracks, please apply wood putty first, dry it and then apply wood filler to repair. The furniture scratch repair paste no glue, pens, markers, waxes, crayons, paints, etc. and are more reliable and durable than furniture pens for scratches
- Warm Tips: You can make the color you want according to the color chart. When mixing colors, add lighter colors first, then add dark colors intermittently, and watch the color change to match the color you want. If you find that the color is too dark, please do not apply too much force, gently apply and wipe off
Budget slide pads
48 PCS Felt Furniture Pads, YOESSA Chair Leg Floor Protectors, Furniture Sliders for Hardwood Floors, Cabinet Bumpers, Anti Scratch, Reduce Noise(Beige)
YOESSA
- 【DURABILLITY AND CUSHIONING】High density felt material can maintain its shape and effect for a long time, providing good cushioning while preventing furniture from sliding and reducing noise caused by furniture movement.
- 【PREMIUM MATERIAL】 Crafted from soft and thick premium felt, this material offers excellent durability and flexibility. It can be freely cut to match different shapes and sizes, making it ideal for a wide range of furniture.
- 【EASY TO USE】Equipped with self-adhesive design, it can be easily peeled off and connected, making installation easy and time-saving.
- 【VERSATILE COLOR】Offered in a range of colors, these protectors easily blend with any furniture, complementing various styles.
- 【APPLICATION SIZE】Our product contains 48 pieces of circular felt sheet with a diameter of 1 inch (25mm) and a thickness of 0.15 inches (4mm), which can be applied to various shapes of circular and square chair legs.
Bulk felt pads
Furniture Pads 300 Pack Premium Furniture Felt Pads (Beige), Huge Quantity Self Adhesive Anti Scratch Floor Protector for Furniture Legs Hardwood with 60 Cabinet Door Bumpers
BAIPOK
- 300PCS, Meet Your All Need: With 10 most popular sizes and shapes furniture pads. 25PCS 0.6" , 48PCS 0.75" ,64PCS 1" , 42PCS 1.2" , 20PCS 1.5" , 4PCS 2" , 32PCS 1" x 1" ,1PCS 4"x6" , 4PCS 0.5"x3" and 60 PCS cabinet door bumpers . These should be more than enough leg pads to protect all your floors from being damaged by ugly scratches
- Tenacious Adhesive Backing: Premium heavy-duty soft hardwood floor protectors 0.12inch thick with a very sticky self-adhesive backing to ensure the pads stay in place. Our top-quality felt pads designed for many years of use. To protect the value and beauty of your floors from unsightly scratches and scuffs, our premium quality furniture leg pads are a must
- No More Scratching and Noise: Place our felt furniture pads on the legs of your furniture, not only to minimize scratching but also to minimize the grating noise that comes with even the slightest movements of your favorite furniture. And you never have to hear that annoying scraping noise again
- Easy to Use, Suitable for Any Furniture: All you do is clean, peel, and stick the floor felt pads. Furniture and floor surfaces should be cleaned of any dirt, debris or sand to ensure a strong bond. You can customize the size by cutting the furniture pads into any shape that fits your furniture
- Lifetime Warranty Gurantee: Baipok is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and the best service experience. We promise to have a LIFETIME REFUND and LIFETIME REPLACEMENT guarantee for products purchased from our stores. If you have any dissatisfaction with our products, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with the most satisfactory solution
Gray bulk pads
Furniture Pads 300 Pcs Premium Furniture Felt Pads (Grey), Huge Quantity Self Adhesive Felt Furniture Pads, Anti Scratch Floor Protector for Furniture Legs Hardwood Floor with 60 Cabinet Door Bumpers
BAIPOK
- 300PCS, Meet Your All Need: A pack of 300 pieces with 10 most popular sizes and shapes furniture pads. 25PCS 0.6" , 48PCS 0.75" ,64PCS 1" , 42PCS 1.2" , 20PCS 1.5" , 4PCS 2" , 32PCS 1" x 1" ,1PCS 4"x6" , 4PCS 0.5"x3" and 60 PCS cabinet door bumpers . These should be more than enough leg pads to protect all your floors from being damaged by ugly scratches
- Tenacious Adhesive Backing: Premium heavy-duty soft hardwood floor protectors 0.12inch thick with very sticky self-adhesive backing to ensure the pads stay in place. To protect the value and beauty of your floors from unsightly scratches and scuffs, our premium quality furniture leg pads are a must
- No More Scratching and Noise: Place our felt furniture pads on the legs of your furniture, not only to minimize scratching but also to minimize the grating noise that comes with even the slightest movements of your favorite furniture. And you never have to hear that annoying scraping noise again
- Easy to Use, Suitable for Any Furniture: All you do is clean, peel, and stick the floor felt pads. Furniture and floor surfaces should be cleaned of any dirt, debris or sand to ensure a strong bond. You can customize the size by cutting the furniture pads into any shape that fits your furniture
- Lifetime Warranty Gurantee: Baipok is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and the best service experience. We promise to have a LIFETIME REFUND and LIFETIME REPLACEMENT guarantee for products purchased from our stores. If you have any dissatisfaction with our products, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with the most satisfactory solution.
Mini cabinet bumpers
312Pcs Small Felt Pads for Coasters Bottom Dots 3/8" Felt Cabinet Door Bumpers Cushion Dots Adhesive Felts Furniture Pads Round Furniture Feet Floor Protectors for Chair Legs Hardwood Floors, Black
SynHHergyx
- Package Content: 312 pcs felt cabinet door bumpers are contained in this cabinet cushion dots kit, nice for minimizing noise and reduce damage to your cabinets, drawers, wood floor and other furniture pieces.
- Size Detal: Our small felt pads for coasters are designed with diameter 10mm (3/8") and thickness 4.5mm to help your coasters, chairs, tables and countertops from scratches and scuffs, ensuring your surfaces remain pristine.
- Easy to Apply: Our adhesive felt pads for furniture are simple to install. Just peel and stick to any surface, providing a secure fit for chair legs, table feet, and more.
- Versatile Use: These small felt dots for chair legs are suitable for a variety of furniture types, including chairs, tables, and sofas, offering comprehensive protection.
- Enhance Coaster Functionality: Our coaster bottom dots add a protective layer to your coasters, preventing scratches and ensuring a secure grip on your tables.
Best overall repair
Wood Furniture Repair Kit: 12-Color Filler and 8-Color Markers – Wood Touch Up for Scratches/Cracks/Holes/Stains in Floors/Table/Cabinets(Hardwood/Laminate)
Oriflame
- All-in-One Professional Wood Repair Kit: 12-Color Fillers(25g/tube), 8 precision touch-up markers matching 95% of wood tones, 3 brushes, 1 mixing palette, 1 Scraper, 1 sponge, 2 sandpapers, instantly fixes scratches, scuffs and small holes in wood
- Repair Virtually Any Wood: Wood scratch repair kit can be used to fix scratches, chips, cracks, holes, and discoloration on hardwood floors, laminate floors, wooden doors, musical instruments, and furniture (e.g. desks, chairs, beds, armoires, shelves, cabinets, wood crafts）
- Expert Color Match & Mixing: Our furniture repair kit includes essential wood tones (light, medium, dark shades) in both fillers and markers. Easily blend fillers on the palette to achieve the exact match needed for seamless, invisible repairs
- Easy Operation: Choose or mix filler to match furniture color; Apply to damaged areas and smooth with the Scraper; For tiny scratches, use matching markers. Allow repairs to dry completely
- Safe Raw Materials: Our hardwood floor scratch repair kit is made of high quality resin material that meets the safety standards, which protects your health while you are using it, if you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us
Premium felt pads
Fursafe&Q Felt Furniture Pads for Hardwood Floors – Self Adhesive Chair Felt Pad, Furniture Feet Floor Protectors, Protect from Nicks, Dents and Scratches, Cabinet Door Bumper128 Pcs Chair Feet
Fursafe&Q
- Protect Your Furniture and Floors: Do you want to protect the glass table / hardwood floors /laminate /tile floor and Walls from surfaces from scratches, dents, Bumpers? Movement of furniture can damage your hard floor surfaces? Would like to prevent the annoying noise while closing cabinet doors? If you are looking for an easy and effective way to protect your Furniture and Floors – Felt Furniture Pads help you to solve these problems.
- Premium Material: Brown Felt Furniture Pads are made of super Thick and High- Quality Felt, Durable & long-lasting and Slide Ease. Small Felt Pads are 1/5 Inch thickness- Round felt pads create a smooth barrier between your furniture and floors, It's enough to protect any surface and reduce the annoying noise while you to move furniture.
- Suitable for Many Home Furniture and Floors: Heavy duty felt pads not only Suit for furniture legs, like bed legs, table legs, chair legs, sofa legs, desk legs, drawer legs and appliances to provide the best protection for your wood, laminate or tile floor, but also place it behind chairs, cabinet, dressers, doors, picture frames……to protect walls.
- Self- Adhesive felt pads Easy to Apply: The self-stick design of the pads makes them incredibly easy to apply, Simply peel off the backing and adhere the pad to the desired surface to use. Our wood floor protectors for furniture are perfect for any chair legs, table legs and more. Tips: Please clean up chair legs and other furniture feet before stick felt pads for best effect.
- 128 Pcs Beige Felt Furniture Pads Includes: Round Felt Pads: (18) 1" Felt Furniture Pads Round, (32) ¾" Self Adhesive Chair Felt Pad, (78) 3/8" Small Felt Pads. Beige felt pads – Small Dot Felt Pads are fit for all your furniture and protect your floors.
Heavy furniture sliders
2 Pcs Large Appliance Slider with Pull Strap,Pull Furniture Slides,Moving Furniture Gliders Heavy Duty Sliding Sheet for Moving Heavy Furniture,Cabinets,Safes on Carpet and Hardwood Floor (2.5ft)
TOPGOT
- 【What You Will Get】The package comes with 2 appliance sliders, 2 moving straps and 1 pair of gloves; This Large slider is very helpful for sliding heavy furniture, appliances, large boxes, ovens, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers, safes, HVAC units, toolboxes, etc.
- 【Durable Material & Reusable】Reusable Large Carpet Furniture Sliders are made of high-quality PE plastic and durable black EVA foam. Heavy duty, won't tear or break. Provides a strong grip on your furniture and lasts! Furniture sliders help you move furniture easily and safely, preventing scratches on carpets and furniture bases.
- 【Protective Features】Our appliance slider with pull strap is designed to shield your hardwood or vinyl flooring from scratches, gouges or roll marks that can occur when shifting bulky appliances or furniture; It ensures safe and effortless maneuvering of your belongings while keeping your floor clean.Furniture movers can across carpeted surfaces, well on all carpet types, low pile, plush, or shag.
- 【Easy to Use】Just put the slide rail under the furniture legs and push the furniture easily, you can also tie the pull strap on the air hole and pull hard to move the furniture (the pull strap can be adjusted to any length). The PE base glides easily over carpet, and the thick EVA foam holds the furniture in place. No odor, safe, can be cut into any shape you want, giving you freedom, simplicity and convenience.
- 【Satisfaction Guarantee】We work closely with the manufacturer to ensure our product is up to quality standards. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the product, please feel free to send us an email and we will offer you refund or a replacement for a free.
Classic scratch remover
Tibet Almond Stick Scratch Remover – Touch Up and Repair Hardwood, Furniture, Floors Instantly – All-In-One Kit for Restoration of Cabinets, Vinyl, and More – Odorless, Colorless, Non-Toxic
Tibet Almond Stick
- Includes: (1) The Original Tibet Almond Stick wood scratch remover in protective tin packaging (0.02 oz). Helps hide surface scratches, watermarks and water stains on wood flooring, wood furniture, wood surfaces and antiques
- Usage Notes: The Tibet Almond Stick helps hide or repair *LIGHT* surface scratches on wood surfaces. It is not designed to repair deep scratches or gouges and not for use on bleached finishes
- Instructions: Open the can, remove the stick. Unwrap the foil wrapper and start to rub onto the edge of the scratch. Wipe off excess with an absorbent tissue. There is no need to peel the label or cut the stick. The liquid will continue to flow to the end of the stick until it is gone
- Family Business: The Tibet Almond Stick is manufactured in Homer Glen, Illinois USA and proudly shipped all over the world. We take pride in our family business, as it has been handed down with the fourth generation now doing the production and manufacturing
- Tibet Almond Stick: Our surface scratch remover is a tightly rolled cotton stick, soaked in a secret family formula. It*s completely colorless when rubbed on a scratch. Perfect to use in furniture, flooring, glass and antiques
20-color wax kit
YUEARN Wood Repair Wax Crayons & Filler Sticks Kit (20 Colors), Fix Scratches, Holes, Cracks on Furniture, Wood Floors, Cabinets, Stairs, Touch Up Markers for Hardwood & Carpentry (Gray Series)
YUEARN
- 【Versatile Wood Repair Kit for Furniture Surfaces】This wood repair kit tackles scratches, dents, and cracks on furniture, floors, cabinets, doors, and more. The wood floor repair kit works on laminate, hardwood, and veneer, while the wood furniture repair kit revives tables, chairs, and frames. Includes wood filler sticks for deep holes and grey furniture touch up markers for modern finishes
- 【Easy-to-Use Furniture Touch Up Markers】Simply clean the damaged area, choose a matching shade from the furniture crayons for touch-ups wood, and rub the wax crayons into scratches. For stubborn marks, gently heat the wood crayons for scratches with a lighter to soften and fill gaps effortlessly
- 【Durable & Fade-Resistant Color Match】The 20-color gray crayons set ensure seamless blending with any wood tone. Test wood markers furniture repair on white paper first to avoid mismatches. Once dry, the high-adhesion formula resists fading, keeping your wood scratch repair invisible and long-lasting
- 【Complete DIY Solution for Professionals】Ideal for DIYers, this wood floor repair kit includes furniture markers touch up for quick fixes on stairs. The portable design and step-by-step guide make salon-quality repairs achievable in minutes
- 【Multi-Purpose Furniture Markers】From nail holes to scuffs, these furniture markers restore surfaces instantly. The wood filler sticks mold into cracks, while furniture touch up markers smooth edges. Perfect for homes, offices, or carpentry workshops
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What hardwood is recommended for durable kitchen cabinets?
Hardwoods like maple or oak are ideal for kitchen cabinets due to their durability and resistance to wear.
Which hardwood species offers the best resistance to moisture?
Cherry or walnut hardwoods are less prone to moisture damage, making them suitable for humid environments.
Are there hardwood options for light-colored cabinets?
Maple or birch hardwoods are popular choices for light-colored cabinets due to their natural light tones.
Which hardwood is easiest to stain for custom cabinet finishes?
Hickory or alder hardwoods are easier to stain uniformly for custom cabinet finishes.
What hardwood minimizes visible scratches on cabinets?
Hardwoods like cherry or mahogany develop a patina over time, which helps hide minor scratches.
Which hardwood is cost-effective for cabinetry projects?
Pine or poplar hardwoods are budget-friendly options for cabinetry while still offering a natural wood look.
Do any hardwoods require special maintenance for cabinets?
Exotic hardwoods like teak may require periodic oiling to maintain their finish and longevity.
