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However, sometimes
it is necessary and desirable to change the color of hardwood:
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You are forced
to work with existing colors within the house that cannot be
changed. (i.e.: cabinets, granite tops, etc…)
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The color you want
is not produced within hardwood naturally.
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You already have
hardwood in your home that you don’t intend to tear-out and
replace. However, you are installing all new kitchen cabinets
and want a change!
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You are anxious to
do something fun…like change the bedroom floor to a bluish
tone or bring out the red in your furniture.
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The only wood that
produces an ebony look is $20 per square foot… You need
something more cost effective!
Acid-etching is a
process used to actually dye the hardwood rather than apply
stain. The difference between a dyed floor & a stained floor is
reflected in the end result. When we apply a hand-wiped stain on
hardwood, this a very similar to spreading
paint. We are simply putting a layer of stain over the top of
this wood. This causes the grains of the wood to be hidden and
each piece to look relatively the same.
When a floor is
acid-etched, we use actual straight dye to produce pigment
colors. When this dye is applied to the hardwood, it causes the
wood to come to life. The result is color which looks like it is
coming from within the wood grain rather than being applied to
the top.
If you choose to
have your hardwood acid-etched, we will personally develop a one
of a kind color specifically for your project. |
