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Distressing Options
Distressing Options on Stained Finishes
Sand Thru
The stain to raw wood and then apply the finish coat.
Ease Edge
Lightly sand the edges and corners prior to staining and top coating.
Dimensional Distress
Lightly sand the edges and corners prior to staining and top coating.
Sanding & Cracks
Heavy Sanding of edges and corners before staining and top coating. Cracks simulate wood splits and are also done to the raw wood.
Gouges and Awl Holes
Gouging edges and jabbing with an Awl prior to staining and top coating
Distressing Options on Painted Finishes
French Cutting
French cut by scraping painted edge to expose wood beneath prior to finish top coat.
Fly Specking and Striping
Fly speck by splattering contrasting paint on painted surface. Striping in white or brown in door bead, panel joints & raises.
Cracks & Awl Holes
Typical combination of Cracks & Awl Holes and how they appear.
Sanding and Gouges with French Cutting
Typical combinations of Sanding, Gouges and French Cutting.
Eased Edges with French Cutting
Typical combination of Eased Edges with French Cutting.
Sanding with French Cutting
Typical combination of Sanding with French Cutting.
Brush Streaking
Example of typical Brush Streaking.
Glazing
Example of typical Glazing.
