BESPOKE BEAUTY
With every design, our authorized Greenfield dealers create a masterpiece of color, texture and sheen. In this month’s blog, we look at the specialty finish options Greenfield Cabinetry has to offer.
Glazing
Glaze is an artistic hand applied translucent color that, unlike a stain, forms a layer atop a paint or stain. It lends additional depth and detail to the finish. Glaze not only changes the overall color but will also hang up in available details to add drama and visual depth.
Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Ashbourne 231 B door style, Paint Grade material, Eucalyptus paint, Brown glaze, 5-Piece Drawer Front
Liming
A classic finish method, Liming is used to enhance the natural grain characteristics of wood. In the distant past, the technique used actual lime as a colorant. Today the products are very safe. We offer Liming on Rift Cut White Oak, Quarter Sawn White Oak, Red Oak, and Textured European Oak.
We magnify the Liming effect by hand-scrubbing the wood with metal bristle brushes prior to the Liming application, working the brush parallel to the grain to avoid scratches. As with any hand-applied finish treatment, the end result will vary from piece to piece.
Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Leighton A door style, Rift Cut White Oak wood, Barnwood stain, Limed, SR Inset, 5-Piece Drawer Front
Combing
Combing is a form of Glaze application; instead of the Glaze being wiped off smoothly, it is hand brushed or scuffed off in a way which leaves visual striation or a Combing effect. A classic finish, Combing has been used for centuries to soften or accent surfaces with subtle nuances of color. Combing is an art form, and as such, it will be irregular and show the hand of the artist. It is this inconsistency that brings added depth and warmth to the finish. Combing is available with Black, Brown, and Grey glazes. A Matte sheen is recommended as Combing is meant to create a vintage appearance.
Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Brunswick 275 D door style, Paint Grade material, Sand paint, Brown Glaze, Combed, Heavy Distressing, 1-Piece Raised Drawer Front
Weathered + Worn
Weathered + Worn are two unique treatments that work hand-in-hand. Weathered is the sanding off or softening of corners of doors and drawer fronts, while Worn is the over-sanding of profile edges of doors and drawer fronts with sanding emphasis on the Weathered portions. This exposes the raw colored base wood creating a two-toned effect. Weathered + Worn may be used with all stains, stains with Glaze, paints and paints with Glaze.
Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Fremont 300 K door style, Paint Grade material, Pewter paint, Black glazed, Weathered + Worn, 5-Piece Drawer Front
Heavy Distressing
Heavy Distressing is a very bold application of physical alterations to the exterior of the cabinetry, including bird pecks, dents, faux cracks, spatter and edge raising. Our Heavy Distressing package includes Weathered + Worn. Heavy Distressing is available on all our wood species and may be ordered with stains, stains with Glaze, paints and paints with Glaze.
Shown: Greenfield Cabinetry, Brunswick 231 G door style, Maple wood, Spice stain, Brown glaze, Heavy Distressing, 5-Piece Drawer Front
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