Samples on Your Own Wood
At a Tompkins home, compare a clear-coated sample against the raw wood before deciding whether to add color. Review the existing finish together.
At a Tompkins home, compare a clear-coated sample against the raw wood before deciding whether to add color. Review the existing finish together.
To discuss stain application in Tompkins, we’ll work in planned sections and lift the excess stain. Share details about the work area.
At a Tompkins home, check the final sanding grit and clean the grain before applying the color sample. Check board thickness and the work area at home.
For Tompkins projects, review the written one-year labor warranty to see what the agreed work covers. Check the existing finish at home.
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For custom blends in Tompkins, record the approved blend and sample location before applying color elsewhere.
During a Tompkins estimate, we’ll try more than one sample on prepared oak. Ask about photos of the adjoining room.
During a Tompkins estimate, we’ll confirm the wear layer can handle preparation.
Staining starts at $2.00 per square foot in Tompkins. We list any sanding or finish work in the written scope.
To discuss stairs and landings in Tompkins, we’ll compare tread and landing samples together.
To discuss topcoat and sheen in Tompkins, we’ll include the intended clear finish on the test board.
During a Tompkins estimate, we’ll compare a clear-coated sample against the raw wood.
During a Tompkins estimate, we’ll check the species for warm undertones.