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GATE
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UNFINISHED
Many of our customers choose to have their gates shipped
in the unfinished condition, with no stain or sealing material
applied. If you select this option for your gate, the wood
will have a well-sanded, smooth surface that is ready to
accept the finish of your choice. Because our gates are
constructed from kiln-dried cedar, it is very important
not to let the gate absorb moisture before applying the
finish. For best coverage, we recommend applying the finish
before hanging the gate. Gates that are left unfinished
will have a shortened lifespan and will be more susceptible
to deterioration of the wood as well as joint failure.
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OIL-BASED
STAIN
We offer a beautiful selection of stain colors from which
to choose. We use exclusively Sikkens Cetol SRD 250 oil-based
penetrating stains. The color options are shown below. As
with any finish, the stain may require occasional re-coating
which is easily applied over previous coats. This type of
finish is the easiest to maintain over time.
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URETHANE
CLEAR COAT
You can also choose a professionally applied urethane clear
coat for gate doors up to 4ft wide (8ft double swing gates).
This service includes three coats of professionally sprayed
semi-gloss urethane, with hand sanding between each coat.
As with any finish, the clear coat may require occasional
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PAINT
We also offer a professionally sprayed, painted finish option
for gate doors up to 7’ wide (14ft double swing gates).
You may chose from black or white, in a semi-gloss sheen,
or we can custom color match the color of your choice. For
custom color matching we request that you mail us a color
swatch. Painted gates receive a coat of primer and two coats
of exterior Miller Paint, with sanding between each coat
for a superior painted finish. Extra paint will be sent
along with your gate for future touch-ups. As with any finish,
the paint may require occasional re-coating.
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POWDER
COAT
All metal window art options, as well as our medium and
high load hinges, decorative hinge straps and clavos are
finished with a protective powder coating. This finish
is durable and protects the metal from the elements, preventing
corrosion.
Regular
cleaning of a powder coated surface can extend its life
and maintain its appearance. Clean with dilute solution
of mild liquid detergent and warm water, using a soft
bristled brush.
Do
not use abrasive tools, excessively hot water, solvents
or acetates to clean the powder coating.
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Our
standard powder coat color is black, 20% gloss. This color
blends well in most settings and compliments our product
line. If, however, you require an alternate powder coat
color, this can be accommodated for an additional charge.
Powder coat colors can be viewed below. Extra charges may
apply for custom powder coat colors.
Click
here to see available powder coat colors. |
