Graining is the art of simulating wood using paint. All varietys of
wood can be represented, some easier than others, and applied
to any surface that can be painted. Combined with trompe l'oeil
techniques can be used to create effects such as faux panelled
rooms. This technique was used by the ancient Egyptians, and
also it was used extensivley in the eighteenth and nineteenth
centurys. All the following examples are painted by us, for our
clients.
Restored 1860 oak graining from a library in North
Yorkshire. All the shelving, doors, architraves,
windows and shutters were grained
panel from a door, showing quartered grain on the
right side.
Examples taken from a scheme, in which medium
density fibreboard dado panelling, radiater casing
and door were walnut grained. It would have been
expensive and difficult to have done it in real walnut.
Old walnut grained simple 1720 door with oil gilded
beading. The detail shows original brass rim lock.
Old walnut grained simple 1720 door with oil gilded
beading. The detail shows original brass rim lock.
Old mahogany grained six panell door with
feathered heart grain on the panells.
An example of rustic oak graining on the back of a
1720 front door.
Examples taken from a scheme, in which medium
density fibreboard dado panelling, radiater casing
and door were walnut grained. It would have been
expensive and difficult to have done it in real walnut.
Weathered oak garden door painted onto a flat
panell door. Oak trompe l'oeil planks, rusty iron
nails and a rusty iron handle.
Restored 1860 oak graining from a library in North
Yorkshire. All the shelving, doors, architraves,
windows and shutters were grained
Trompe l'oeil bamboo painted onto half round
moulding.
GRAINING
