Cerused wood

I'm usually the last to get on board with any hot trend going around. Well this time I've been working on something a little different. Awh...

Cerused Shale Oak – Keith Fritz Fine Furniture

I have always loved the look of ebonized cerused, or limed, oak. The overall finish is a deep black, while the wood grain is filled with white pigment. The sharp contrast accentuates oak’s beautiful grain patterns and creates a high-end, glamorous look. This finish can be achieved in any color combination, but the classic black and white is my personal favorite. This technique was originally developed in the 16th century as a way to protect wood from insects. Its popularity has ebbed and…

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ebony limed buffet, via 1stdibs The last few years I have been getting more requests to "do something" with old furniture pieces, adding ornament, refinishing wood, repairing gilding, etc. I love working on furniture and the special challenges each piece presents. "before" orange varnished oak One of the hardest things to work with is bright orange oak --- a tough one because of the assertive grain among other issues. Oh yes, you can fill it and paint it, but why not find a way to work with…

The fall issue of Domino is on news stands now and my latest story is right after cover girl Mindy Kaling's (adorable!) office feature. I was SO excited to get to share my transformation of this old

You’ve probably heard the terms ‘cerused’, ‘lime waxed’, ‘pickled’ or ‘white washed’. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wondered what the difference is between them. Well, I did some slapdas…

The fall issue of Domino is on news stands now and my latest story is right after cover girl Mindy Kaling’s (adorable!) office feature. I was SO excited to get to share my transformation of this old tiger oak secretary. Remember this old thing? I had been debating whether or not to change the finish for a while,...

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