Aspire Specification Catalog

LUXE SERIES — DOCUMENT OF UNDERSTANDING continued

Heirloom

SMALL DENTS – A physical technique of randomly striking the wood surface with a tool to create indentations that mimic the look of aged wood. Small Dents are larger than Worm Holes and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

WORM HOLES – A physical technique of randomly placing small round holes that mimic the look of insect penetration which occurs naturally in trees and harvested wood. Worm Holes are smaller than Small Dents and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

BURNISHING – A technique where the profile edges have been darkened to create an antiqued effect.

Shown in Madison Square Cherry, Natural Java.

• Created using various techniques which include burnishing, small dents, and worm holes • Each piece on the cabinet will vary in the level and amount of each technique, creating a randomness of appearance; no two doors will look alike throughout the kitchen

Olde World

CARVED EDGES – A technique where small areas of the wood surface are chiseled out on door edges and corners meaning to create a high level of worn look.

BURNISHING – A technique where the profile edges have been darkened to create an antiqued effect.

DRY BRUSHING – A technique applying a very dark stain to highlight the distressing on the surface of the wood.

Shown in Madison Square Maple, Ginger Java.

RASPING – A physical technique using a metal scrapper called a rasp which runs over the edges and raised details to mimic severe wear.

WORM HOLES – A physical technique of randomly placing small round holes that mimic the look of insect penetration that occurs

MEDIUM DENTS – A physical technique of randomly striking the wood surface with a tool to create indentations that mimic the look of aged wood. Medium Dents are larger than Worm Holes and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

RUB THROUGH – A sanding technique used to randomly expose an undercoat of natural wood tone on corners and edges.

naturally in trees and harvested wood. Worm Holes are smaller than Small Dents and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

• Created using various techniques which include burnishing, carved edges, dry brush glaze, rasping, rub through, small to medium dents, and worm holes • Each piece on the cabinet will vary in the level and amount of each technique, creating a randomness of appearance; no two doors will look alike throughout the kitchen

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