Order a sample 2.5" x 4" wood color chip for a $5 deposit with free shipping. We will refund your deposit of $5 when you mail them back to us (return postage not included). Our finishes are not simple one step applications and the sample chip is painted/stained on plywood board (not on pine) and may not reflect the actual finished product.
We make every effort to conceal the knots and grains on our painted finishes. However, due to natural resins within the knots and grains, we cannot completely eliminate them or guarantee to control them. Over time, some sooner than later, the knots and grains may bleed through and discolor the finish. This may be more apparent on light color finishes. This discoloration is not to be considered a defect in craftsmanship. Irregularities in the finishes are not to be considered defects.
To minimize knots & bleeding, we can use poplar wood if the piece is painted, for an additional charge (around $100). Poplar is somewhat harder and more dent-resistant than pine. Poplar is called 'Painters Wood' due to the smooth texture of the sanded wood. Poplar also has two very different colors---white and green----often in the same board----which makes the wood not worth staining. It takes paint very well.
