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 Stain is applied on wood to change the color, enhance the grain, or to protect cabinets from damage. For example, Mocha Shaker kitchen cabinets resemble natural wood using colors like oak, walnut, or pecan. Cabinets can be stained underneath another finishing technique to create an alternative final aesthetic.

Generally hand-rubbed, these finishes often require several rounds of sanding and re-finishing.

A natural wood finish does not use stains or dyes and does not alter the color of the wood. Typically these finishes are clear so the natural color is visible beneath the protective layer giving a raw look. Depending on the species of wood, the durability will vary.

This finishing process rotates sanding and oiling.

We offer Sherwin Williams Paint and Finish options.  Painted cabinet finishes offer robust color options but often cover the natural characteristics found in the wood. Trending paint colors are a great starting point when choosing your ideal shade.

Painted cabinets are also referred to as opaques. Many painted cabinets include a clear top coat for added durability.

Most manufacturers of modern assembled kitchen cabinets use a polyurethane catalyzed varnish as a topcoat. Varnish provides cabinetry with extra durability and heat resistance. All-natural cabinets will require a varnish, at a minimum, as a finish.

Traditional varnish is a combination of oil and resin. As it dries, it undergoes a chemical reaction creating a hard, dissolving-resistant surface.

Distressed cabinets are a type of painting technique to give new furniture an aged appearance. The finish is created by making the paint coat seem worn or scratched using different techniques with the stain, paint, or glaze.

If using a single coat, the paint is sanded or scraped. If using two coats, the top coat is quickly wiped away.