American of Martinsville Seating Brochure - Joerns

Selecting Your FinishAt American of Martinsville, we use only select woods and carefully formulated finishes to create thefinest furnishings. We analyze each finish under controlled lighting to ensure quality and consistency,but its appearance will vary in different lighting conditions. When selecting your finish, consider thetype of wood, the tone of the finish and the level of sheen to achieve your desired look for yourparticular environment.Types of WoodVariations in wood color and grain occur naturally and are an inherent, distinguishingcharacteristic of our furnishings. Consider the textures and traits of each type of woodwhen specifying your furniture.Beech• Fine-strand grain, slightly speckled• Heavy wood• Pale in colorMaple• Straight grain that is wavy or curly• Heavy wood with medium stiffness• Pale reddish-brown or light tanDisclaimer: Due to materials and printing limitations, thesecolors are offered as guides only. Actual colors may vary.Types of FinishesLighter finishes expose natural variation in thewood grain and color, while dark finishes hidethem. Keep in mind that all finishes tend tochange with age.Requesting SamplesTo assist you with the furniture specifyingprocess, we will deliver free samples of ourfurniture finishes upon request. We recommendviewing them in the rooms in which the furniturewill be used. Hold the samples at differentangles, as the direction of the grain affectsthe color. Because some finishes change overtime, please store the samples away from lightsources to preserve their true color.To request your finish samples now,call 800.826.027035