Please see the pictures below that show various distressing options available
at Adelphi Kitchens. Each picture has an explanation of the finishing
process involved in the option shown.
Sand Thru the stain to
raw wood and then
apply the finish coat.
Ease
Edge by lightly sanding the edges
and corners prior to
staining and top coating.
Dimensional
Distress by denting with blunt stone prior to staining and top
coating.
Heavy
Sanding of edges and corners before
staining and top
coating. Cracks simulate
wood splits and are also done to
the raw wood.
Gouging
edges and jabbing with an Awl
prior to staining and top coating
Distressing
Options on Painted Finishes
French
cut by scraping painted edge to expose wood beneath prior to
finish top coat.
Fly speck
by splattering contrasting paint on painted surface. Striping
in white or brown in door bead, panel joints & raises.
Typical combination
of Cracks & Awl Holes
and how they appear
Typical combinations of Sanding,
Gouges and French Cutting
Typical
combination of Eased Edges with French Cutting
Typical combination of Sanding
with
French Cutting
