Wood staining & finishing

Let the grain
have its say.

Staining and protective finishes for doors, trim, railings, built-ins, furniture, and other wood surfaces.

Stained slatted wood doors showing the natural grain — Wood staining · Slatted doors

The approach

Wood has its own color and structure before any stain goes on. The existing finish, preparation, grain, and topcoat all influence the result. We work with that character.

Assess the wood and existing finish
Clean and sand as needed
Consider stain and color direction
Apply the appropriate protective finish

What to expect

A color seen on one piece of wood may look different on another. We discuss the intended result against the actual surface, rather than promising a match from a screen.

Before we begin: questions & answers

ANDERSONVILLE, CHICAGO

Woodwork and
painted walls.

See the doors, trim and painted surfaces from our Andersonville project, with notes on preparation and the wood finishing sequence.

See the Andersonville project

Let the grainhave its say.

The approach

What to expect

Woodwork andpainted walls.

Let’s makesomething yours.

Let the grain
have its say.

Woodwork and
painted walls.

Let’s make
something yours.