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Most of the time we fill in the pioneer distressing with clearcoat [no stain] to maintain the character/history while making practical/easy to clean/durable ect. However, some customers really want to feel the original distressing, in which case offer a simple polyurethane finish [no epoxy filling], which is what this desk customer opted for. While less practical, there is something cool about the original texture of the distressing being maintained. See pics!

Project Summary: Custom Ontario Barnwood Desk – Rounded Bread Board Ends – Circle Joinery Corner – Old Growth Hemlock 2″ Threshing Floor Construction – 3″ Joist Material Posts – Original edges & distressing maintained – Greytone Option – Polyurethane Clearcoat Finish [no epoxy filling] – www.table.ca Continue reading →

Reclaimed Hemlock is an unique raw material. It splits very spirally and has an enormous amount of character. Not commonly used in furniture [given the amount of distressing/roughness even when planed] it’s our main raw material given our inventive clearcoat finish. Check out this one we made for a client: Continue reading →