Finishing

Finishing and refinishing services have been provided by Danlin for over 56 years, serving Chicago and the Chicago area. Properly done, coatings on wood surfaces provide protection and enhance the natural beauty of the wood. The technical aspects of wood finishing will protect the wood from dirt and spills by establishing a barrier.  This barrier reduces dimensional changes associated with variations in humidity and temperature. The artistic aspects of finishing are to beautify the grain, color, and texture of the wood itself.

The expert staff at Danlin can match natural or stained wood hues and tones for new projects, as well as return them to their original appearance.  Our finishes are known for their silky smoothness.  This smoothness is the result of the meticulous sanding and preparation done to each piece, between each of the multiple coats that are applied.  The result is a deep lustrous depth that truly protects and enhances the beauty of the wood.

We offer a wide range of specialty finishes.  These include the traditional high quality lacquers, as well as tougher and more water resistant catalyzed lacquers and conversion varnishes. These latter finishes are generally utilized for commercial or residential “hard use” situations as required for bars, conference tables, family dining surfaces, or kitchen cabinets.

We can also provide finishes in water based and water borne products, that are Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds).  Please let us know if you have specific sensitivities to certain types of chemicals so that we may accommodate your needs.

Professional wood finishing is an art form. Our artistic finishers are highly skilled craftsmen, with proficiency in highlighting and subtle shading techniques that gracefully enhance the elegance of ornament and design.

Genuine Gold & Metal Leaf Gilding / Grand Baroque French Frame 

The following pictures demonstrate a “work in progress” restoration process for one of Danlins exclusive customers. This magnificent hand made carved ornate frame was completely restored and rescued from the ravages of time and neglect. Subsequent coats of red foundation material were applied prior to the application of rich, sumptuous gold leaf buffed to a “mirror-like” sheen. Gilded details can also be applied to furniture as well to accentuate the beauty of natural hardwoods as further demonstrated.

Our staff of expert restoration specialists can faithfully restore even the most neglected and or damaged antiques and or gilded frames. Age, poor storage conditions, moisture and or faulty restoration attempts can take their toll on gilded antiques and or furniture. Here at Danlin, our team of experts are masters of their craft, we can make structural repairs and also faithfully replicate broken ornaments and or any type of metal leaf finish whether it be genuine gold, silver, platinum and or composition material. Traditionally, genuine gold leaf once applied to the surface is often times burnished to a “mirror-like” luster. Composition leaf does not contain any precious metals however when used for contemporary furniture applications and or detail decoration the results can also be equally outstanding.