Staining

Anyone who has experience staining wood can tell you that it’s a lot less forgiving than paint. The preparation of the surface is even more important, plus you have to get the formula just right for the color you want. Unlike painting, which covers the surface of wood, stain is absorbed by wood. Often it takes multiple coats to achieve the final result, because of how deep the stain penetrates.

The projects we work on most are doors, trim, and cabinets. These are usually large pieces or several small pieces that must have a consistent finish. The skill it takes to stain with such great quality and precision is something that only comes from years of experience, like our team members have. When you call Delta for the job, you know your trim will not end up with some lighter pieces and some darker pieces. Your cabinets and doors will not show any runs or signs of uneven application. You can count on us for quality.

Before a stain is applied to wood, the surface must be sanded and prepped. After, it needs to be “finished” with a clear coat to seal the wood and protect it from moisture. Sometimes, customers opt to skip the stain altogether and go for multiple clear coats. With a wood like cedar or knotty alder, they might not want to change the appearance, but bring it to us so that it with withstand the elements of time and weather.

Take for example the beautiful set of stained doors in the photo on the right. A customer posted them to a Google review on our listing and we thought the final product looked too great not to share. The beauty of the wood is shining through, and the quality finish extends all around the side lights, jamb and trim. A perfect example of the high quality we like to produce here at Delta.

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