SCHROCK CABINETRY’S 12-STEP FINISHING PROCESS
1. Wood Selection
The selection of the finest woods including oak, maple, cherry, hickory, and rustic
maple is the essential first step of Schrock’s 12-step finishing process.
2. Sanded to Perfection
Our sanding utilizes an ultra fine grit paper, both with and against the wood grain.
This process is completed on a vacuum table, allowing for a wood surface that is
free of all dust particles.
3. Achieving Natural Wood Tone
Toner is applied to selective door styles, enhancing the naturalistic wood appearance.
4. Stain Application
An environmentally safe stain is evenly applied to all surfaces. This deep penetrating
stain is hand-sprayed for even coverage on all profiles.
5. Removal of Excess Stain
The wood is hand-wiped to remove excess stain, emphasizing the cabinet’s natural
wood grain.
6. Catalyzed Sealer
A tough, non-yellowing, catalyzed sealer is hand-sprayed on to protect the grain from
moisture.
7. Drying Process
For added durability, the sealed wood is either dried with open air or oven cured
(depending on the style) to lock in the beauty of wood.
8. Hand-Sanded
To achieve an ultra-smooth finish, we hand-sand the material one last time.
9. Dust Removal
A jet blower removes the majority of the loose dust particles from the surface of
the wood. The wood is hand-wiped with a “tacky” hand towel to remove
all traces of dust particles.
10. Catalyzed Varnish
A premium quality catalyzed varnish is applied.
11. Oven Cure
A varnish to protect the wood against yellowing is oven cured at temperatures up
to 180 degrees to guarantee the strongest, most beautiful finish.
12. Final Inspection
This last inspection is very thorough, ensuring quality and beauty. Our gift to you
is that every cabinet is crafted with care.