Finishes

Since we are a custom millwork shop, we provide custom finishing also.  We offer a range of finishing options that we provide on a regular basis, but we are also open to trying a particular product that the client would like used, as long as its meets or exceeds our standards for quality and safety.

Colour

Our finishing department has proven itself at being very adept at matching stain colours.  Once a colour control sample provided by the client, we can usually have a sample generated within a week.  This process will take longer if polyester is being used for the finish, due to the extra labour required.  The sample is then returned to the client, along with the control sample provided, to allow the client to approve the colour match before any stain is actually applied to the furniture.

Final Finish

We use five main final products quite regularly each with their own advantages and applications. All of the following final finishes are available in a variety of sheens, with the exception of the Danish antique oil.

• Polyester - this product has the benefits of a high hardness (80 mar) and sheen (95degree), along with full fill capabilities.  This product’s recommended application is a horizontal surface in which a long finish life is desired.  The thickness of this finish coat is quite high, around 20 mils, which means that it is better suited for edge profiles that do not contain too much detail.  More information on KP Manufacturing’s polyester finish can be found here.  

• Krystal - this product has a superior hardness, when compared to nitro cellulose lacquers and enamels, and is also capable of a full fill.  This product does not contain nitro cellulose and therefore will not yellow in time.  The thickness of the Krystal finish coat is not as high as the polyester, between 3 and 6 mils, which makes it more suitable for detailed edges.  This finish coat's recommended application would be on a light colour, such as natural maple or anigre, where it would be less than desirable to have a final finish turn yellow with age.

• Resistant - this pigmented varnish is great when a solid colour is required.  With a hardness of 40 mar and sheens available up to 80 degrees, this final finish is recommended when a painted look is desired on the furniture surface.

• Standard - our standard finish is a catalyzed varnish with a hardness of 28 mar.  The standard finish still has the capability of a full fill finish and is available in sheens up to 85 degrees.  This final finish is recommended for applications where moisture or chemical resistance is needed from a high performance varnish.

• Danish antique oil - this clear penetrating oil gives an antique look similar to a hand rubbed finish.  The oil seals the pores of the wood and helps to withstand stains and dirt.