Sanding, Antiquing & Distressing

Cross Grain Sanding

Doors that are pre-finished by our company will be cross grain sanded to 220 grit. This option is automatically included at no charge on pre-finished products.

Antiquing

Antiquing/Rub-Through - a random post-finish sanding of exposed corners and edges. Provides a complementary worn look to our distressing.

To achieve a heavier level of antiquing, combine this option with our wear sanding option.

Distressing

Distressing Levels:

Level 1 - a random distribution of nicks and impressions.

Level 2 - all characteristics of Level 1 plus simulated wormholes, razor cuts and cut joints.

Keep in mind both options are random applications designed to give doors and drawer fronts an aged antique-like appearance. Distress markings will typically not appear on raised profiles.

Different door styles and species may accept distressing differently.     

We recommend ordering distressing for all pre-finished pine products, because of the softness of the pine.      

Antiquing and distressing are subjective treatments. We only offer standard versions of these treatments. Custom antiquing and distressing is not available.