Unfinished: If you choose, we can build your piece and leave the finishing up to you. It is highly recommended that you finish the piece with one of the protective finished described below.

Nitrocellulose Lacquer: Lacquer is a great choice for your piece. It cures to a very hard, glossy finish. It is sprayed on in several coats, giving the wood a wet, glassy look.

Tung Oil: While not as glassy as lacquer, tung oil provides a protective finish and gives the wood a deep, wet look. It is much easier to apply than lacquer, as it can be wiped on with a soft cloth.

Polyurethane: Oil or water based, polyurethane provides a finish as great as any other. Glossier than tung oil, but not as glassy as lacquer, it is perhaps the most common finish used on wooden furniture. It is fairly easy to apply with a paintbrush.

Colors: Tints and Stains, while accenting the natural beauty of wood, are not to be used as a protective finish. If a colored finish is desired, the piece must be finished with lacquer or polyurethane after the stain has set.

Paint: There are times when paint can be used, but for the most part, the beauty of the wood is only hidden if the piece is painted. Unless the piece has been made of plywood, scraps, or otherwise ugly wood, paint isn't recommended.