American Craftsmanship ~ Hands of Craftsmen & Silver Leafing

TAYLOR KING

From design to order entry to final inspection, over 30 pairs of experienced hands skillfully create a custom product exclusively for you each and every day. From fabric and leather options in every style to an extensive selection of wood finishes and decorative trims and seating options, these hands carefully build and create exceptional quality furniture using a myriad of time-honored techniques and processes.

BAKER FURNITURE

The process of silver leafing begins with a smoothly sanded, prepped wood surface. Silver enamel is then applied by spraying it on in an even wet coat. After the enamel is dried and hand-sanded, a thin layer of glue that is specifically designed for leafing is rolled onto it. Our trained decorators then hand apply each square in an even uniformed pattern across this freshly glued surface. Two applications of sealer are then sprayed across the entire surface and a glaze (a pigmented material) is sprayed on and wiped off leaving a soft rich color to the leaf. A sealer clear coat is then sprayed onto the glazed surface following a clear coat lacquer, giving it a more finished and smoother glossy surface. Soft-sanding may be used as a final step if needed.