Candlelight Cabinetry

Our Custom Finish Process

1. Wood Selection

   The first step on to ensuring a quality finish is to select the finest quality wood. Candlelight's woods is "select" grade, chosen for color and grain uniformity

2. White Wood Sanding

   After machine sanding, each part is individually hand sanded on a bench one at a time. This process allows us to take the time necessary to achieve a true custom quality finish. All crossgrain marks are removed and a rich smooth finish is achieved.

3. Staining

   At Candlelight, we carefully hand apply our oil base wiping stain. Then each part is thoroughly hand wiped and rubber to bring out the rich beauty of our woods.

4. Sealer Application

   Suspended from our conveyor line, each part passes through our sealer booth. Here, each part is individually sprayed with a heavy coat of our specially formulated sealer. This hand spraying process allows us to apply extra sealer on open end grains to ensure proper coverage.

5. Sealer Sanding

   After allowing time for cooling, each part is removed from the conveyer and placed on our sealer sanding bench. Here each part is individually sanded until we have achieved a silky smooth texture. This will ensure our quality Candlelight finish.

6. Application of Top Coat

   Finally, we apply the final coat of conversion varnish which gives the Candlelight product that smooth feel. That is why we encourage you to "Feel the Warm Glow of Candlelight."