What is the difference between stained, painted, and specialty finishes?
Stained finishes consist of a wood tone or colored stain that is sprayed on and wiped off. The colored stains may also be sprayed on solid and not wiped off for the same price. Please specify if you want the finish solid or wiped off. It is then sealed with 3-4 coats of satin, semi-gloss, or gloss poly-acrylic clear coat. A stained finish will show the grain of the wood, all knots, and any other natural characteristics of the wood species. Keep in mind that even though the solid sprayed colored stain is not wiped off, it will not cover the wood grain like paint and may still be slightly transparent. All wood types have a unique grain and natural color that is specific to its species. This information is important if you are trying to match stain colors to different wood types. Each wood type will accept stain differently. If you are unsure of the type of wood that is used in the piece you are interested in or if you are not familiar with the grain pattern and natural color please call
