Unfinished
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Stained & Clear Finishes
To protect your cabinets, a durable finish coat must be applied. Whether applying a translucent stain to color the wood or leaving the natural color, applying a lacquer finish provides a long lasting, highly durable finish that lets the natural beauty of the wood show through.
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Lacquer is a term generally used to describe a specific type of finish applied to wood projects. While there is not one specific process for accomplishing this, lacquered wood has characteristics that are produced via the use of solvents to create a hard finish. The look of this type of finish is very sophisticated and is highly sought after. This is an ancient technique that has been improved over the years, but the value of a well lacquered project is still significantly higher than comparable finishes.
Lacquered projects have a finish that is much more durable than the closely related shellac finished projects. The combination of toxic and volatile chemicals needed to achieve a true lacquer finish is difficult to attain and should only be handled by experienced professionals. Though a lacquered look may be desired, a novice is unlikely to be able to achieve a flawless application without much practice. A traditional incorporation of a lacquer finish will also have inlay and other embellishment added to the project.
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Glazed
Glazing is a technique that is used to alter the appearance of traditional paint or stain. It can change the hue or tone of the color, and it can make the color appear more translucent or transparent. Glazing can also be used to create texture on walls and is often used for faux finishing techniques. Glaze is also applied during painting techniques such as color washing, rag-rolling and sponge painting.
Painted
Cabinets can be painted in a rainbow of colors to meet any need.
When painting cabinets, opaque, tinted lacquers are used to provide a very hard, durable finish, much more durable than what can be achieved by enamel paints.