Because we are a full service mill, our customers often ask
us to create a custom finish or have a new idea for their flooring. Each clients
needs are unique so we want to give them the attention they deserve.
Our client has a beautiful home in Florida and asked
us to start with a white oak floor, make it whiter, grayer, but still with some
grain. Our craftspeople accepted the challenge and started down the path of
making samples for the client to review. Below is where we went and how we got
there.
It took some time to get it
right, because everyone sees things in their minds eye a different way. The
floor underneath these samples is our standard white oak floor. As you can see,
we went through quite a few versions of this, to interpret the customer’s
ideas. The best way to do it some times is go to extremes. On one end, we have
a vibrant white that almost wipes out any indication of wood grain. We then
take it in another direction to go gray. Ultimately, we take cues from our
clients and we end up with a stunning result, all natural oils, not paint,
non-toxic, environmentally friendly finishes that will last.
DIAMOND WHITE
Our client ultimately
selected our newest white oak finish called Diamond White. It has just enough
gray and white with grain showing through. We were able to create an additional
finish below, which is also a very beautiful look for white oak.
DOVE WHITE
RUSTIC MOUNTAIN
