Finish Options
Oils, Stains & Clear Coats
I primarily work with Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C. This penetrating oil simultaneously changes the color of the wood and provides protection. No additional clear coat is used with this product. Examples are below.
I also offer traditional clear coats (with or without an underlying stain to change the color).
Paint/Lacquer
Pigmented lacquer is the preferred choice for painted pieces. It is a superior product to standard paint and results in a smoother and more durable finish. Lacquer is made by Target Coatings and comes in “Bright White”, “Raven Black” or can be tinted to match any color provided by Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball.
Paint is a Sherwin-Williams hard-drying enamel and is sprayed to a smooth texture.
In addition to a standard paint option, I also offer different levels of distressing depending on the look you’re trying to achieve. These are available on any lighter colored painted piece.
Rustic Vs. Smooth
Unless requested, the default finish is smooth.
For the rustic style, tooling marks are created to add character.
Steel Options
Colored finishes are either spray painted with oil-based enamels or powder coated. Powder coating is a higher quality finish and requires special equipment and is outsourced to a local company. The steel is sandblasted before being coated. Powder coating is a superior alternative to standard paint and provides increased corrosion resistance and durability. A huge variety of colors, sheens and textures are available.
All non-powder coated steel surfaces are coated with a sealer to minimize rust.
