American Craftsmanship ~ Amish Finishing & Steel Strapping Under Hand-Tied Springs

CANAL DOVER

We utilize a spray and wipe staining technique as the first stage of our overall finishing process. The stain is sprayed onto the furniture, it soaks in, and then we hand wipe it off, which exposes the natural grain of the wood. After the stain has been sprayed, wiped and cured, a sealer is placed on top of it to lock in the stain and to protect the wood. After it has been sealed, it is placed in an oven and then sanded afterwards. This process opens the pores back up, knocks down the finish and preps it for the top coat. We use a sealed top coat booth with a down draft to prevent any particles from getting into the finish, making it smooth and clean. Then we apply a very durable catalyzed conversion finish to allow it to breath while protecting the wood from moisture. Finally, the piece is placed in the oven again to bake on the finish, and within 3 hours you have a finished piece ready to be delivered to your home.

STEEL STRAPPING UNDER HAND-TIED SPRINGS

KING HICKORY

Every King Hickory hardwood laminated frame is reinforced with steel strapping and cushioned with double coil, tempered springs for maximum deep seated comfort and durability.