FINISHING APPLICATION STANDARD
Every finish is built in layers, controlled for surface clarity, durability, and long-term color stability.
SURFACE & BASE PREPARATION
A clean, stable base decides how the finish looks, bonds, and ages.
Surface Preparation
Sealer & Sample Approval
Stage
Standard
Control Point
Surface Preparation
All wood surfaces are progressively sanded from 180 → 240 → 320 grit to remove burrs, open sanding marks, raised fiber, and surface contamination.
Edges and corners are lightly eased before finishing to reduce sharp contact points and improve coating adhesion.
Moisture & Dust Check
Moisture content is re-checked before finishing. Surfaces are vacuumed and wiped clean so no dust, loose fiber, oil, or sanding residue remains under the finish.
Finishing does not begin until the surface is dry, clean, and stable enough for even coating absorption.
Color & Sample Approval
Stain, sheen, and finish direction are matched against the approved production sample before batch application.
For visible panels, color consistency is checked under controlled lighting before topcoat begins.
Sealer Coat
A compatible sanding sealer is applied first to stabilize absorption, lock down raised grain, and prepare an even base.
After drying, the surface is sanded with fine grit, typically 400 grit, until smooth and uniform.
Note: Surface preparation is adjusted by wood species, grain openness, moisture condition, selected stain, and the approved finish sample.
TOPCOAT & FINAL INSPECTION
Every coat is controlled for even coverage, proper curing, and a clean final hand feel.
Topcoat Application
Curing & Final Inspection
Stage
Standard
Control Point
Grain Filling / Build Coats
Open-grain woods may receive pore filler or build coats where a smoother finish is required. Build coats are applied in 2-3 controlled layers.
Fine sanding between coats creates a flat, clean base with no visible pore collapse, heavy buildup, or uneven absorption.
Topcoat Application
Topcoat is sprayed or applied in a temperature-controlled, dust-reduced finishing area.
Film thickness is kept even across edges, corners, and broad surfaces, with no runs, pinholes, orange peel, heavy buildup, or dry spray.
Controlled Curing
Finished parts are cured for at least 48 hours, or longer where the finish system requires it.
Parts are not stacked, wrapped, or assembled until the coating has developed sufficient surface hardness.
Final Inspection
Each finished piece is checked for color match, sheen consistency, adhesion, smooth hand feel, edge coverage, and visible defects.
Pieces with scratches, uneven gloss, dust inclusions, bubbles, runs, or weak adhesion are reworked before approval.
Note: Final finish approval depends on wood species, surface preparation, coating thickness, curing conditions, sheen level, and the selected finish system.
METAL FINISH STANDARDS
Every visible metal detail is selected by material, touch frequency, corrosion exposure, and finish stability.
Sample
Finish Type
Surface Character
Best Used For
Control Point
Natural Brass
Warm gold tone that can develop a natural patina over time.
Pulls, knobs, caps, ferrules, trim, and premium touch points.
Color variation and oxidation are expected unless the surface is sealed or specified as plated.
Brushed Brass
Directional satin grain with lower glare and a cleaner handling appearance.
Modern pulls, cabinet fronts, edge trim, caps, and visible accents.
Brush direction must remain consistent across all visible parts in the same piece.
Antique Brass
Controlled aged brass tone with deeper brown-gold variation.
Classic, transitional, vintage, and warm wood furniture details.
The finish should look intentionally aged, not dirty, loose, or unevenly stained.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze
Dark warm metal tone with subtle worn highlights and brown-black depth.
Traditional pulls, dark wood accents, sculptural hardware, and heritage-style fittings.
Edge highlights and tonal depth should remain balanced across the hardware set.
Patinated Bronze
Architectural oxidation effect with green-brown tonal movement.
Decorative pulls, statement accents, and premium aged metal details.
Touch surfaces should be clean, stable, and sealed where residue control is required.
PVD Brass / Bronze Tone
Thin vapor-deposited color layer with stronger color stability than basic decorative plating.
High-touch premium handles, champagne brass, bronze tone, black, and gold-tone details.
Adhesion, color consistency, and edge wear behavior are reviewed before approval.
Brushed Stainless Steel
Cool silver tone with directional satin grain and lower glare.
Visible legs, pulls, brackets, tracks, and contemporary metal accents.
No obvious haze, sharp burrs, cross-scratches, or spotty reflection on visible faces.
Satin Aluminum
Lightweight silver tone with brushed, satin, anodized, or powder-coated finish options.
Slim profiles, tracks, concealed trims, and lightweight fitting systems.
Edges and holes should be clean, smooth, and free of burrs before final finishing.
Black Powder Coat
Matte or satin black protective coating over steel or aluminum parts.
Brackets, legs, supports, exposed black hardware, and high-contact metal parts.
Coating must be even, chip-resistant, and free of peeling, bare spots, or heavy orange peel.
Note: Final metal finish is selected by visibility, touch frequency, corrosion exposure, desired sheen, furniture style, and the intended use environment.
METAL PROCESS CONTROL
Each surface is formed, finished, and checked for clean edges, stable color, and lasting adhesion.
Sample
Process
Standard
Review Point
Brushing
Uniform linear grain with no obvious cross-scratch, patchy direction, or uneven sheen.
Keeps satin brass, stainless steel, and aluminum surfaces visually consistent on touch areas.
Polishing / Satin Finish
Smooth surface with controlled reflection, no visible pitting, haze, rough edges, or sharp burrs.
Improves hand feel and keeps visible metal details from looking unfinished.
Plating
Consistent color, proper adhesion, no peeling, bubbling, cracking, or exposed base metal.
Protects base metal and improves decorative finish durability on zinc alloy, steel, and brass-tone hardware.
PVD Coating
Thin vapor-deposited finish with high color stability and wear resistance when specified.
Used when premium brass, bronze, black, champagne, or gold-tone surfaces need stronger daily-use durability.
Powder Coating
Even coating thickness with clean edge coverage, no chips, bare spots, heavy orange peel, or weak adhesion.
Best for black steel parts, exposed legs, brackets, supports, and high-contact metal surfaces.
Patina / Antique Finish
Controlled aging effect with no loose residue, random staining, or unstable color transfer on touch surfaces.
Keeps aged brass and bronze finishes intentional, clean, and furniture-ready.
Forging
Compressed metal structure for higher density and strength in heavy-use hardware.
Improves strength for premium handles, brackets, load-bearing pulls, and metal accents.
Casting
Controlled mold finish with no visible cracks, sharp flash, open pores, or weak detail definition.
Supports complex decorative pulls, caps, sculptural fittings, and ornate profiles.
CNC Machining
Tight tolerance, clean edge, repeatable geometry, and consistent mounting hole placement.
Improves fit for modern handles, mounting plates, precision connectors, and visible metal details.
Wear & Corrosion Review
High-touch and humid-use parts are reviewed for color transfer, dulling, finish loss, and corrosion risk.
Helps match the finish to indoor, humid, coastal, or frequent-touch applications without over-specifying every part.
Note: Metal surface approval depends on base material, coating system, touch frequency, corrosion exposure, target sheen, supplier data, and the intended furniture application.
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