Finish Samples Archive

Alder

Alder is a versatile western hardwood prized for its resemblance to Cherry, especially with darker stains. It takes stain evenly and is available in both clear and Rustic Knotty styles. While softer than Hard Maple, Cherry, or Red Oak, Alder’s natural reddish tones and attractive grain make it a popular choice. Many clients opt for our distressing and glazing options, which add character and create a “lived-in” look. Perfect for kitchens and baths, Alder brings warmth and timeless charm to any space.

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Autumn – Alder
Chestnut – Alder
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Alder
Colonial – Alder
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Alder
Cordovan – Alder
Driftwood – Alder
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – Alder
Ginger – Alder
Harvest – Alder
Harvest w/Sable – Alder
Honey – Alder
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Alder
Natural – Alder
Natural w/Brown Glaze – Alder
Nutmeg – Alder
Nutmeg w/White Glaze – Alder
Washington Cherry – Alder

Bamboo

Bamboo is an environmentally-friendly wood that stains nicely and has a unique appearance. It is extremely hard and durable, withstanding anything your family can throw at it. Accessories are limited in this wood, so contact us for assistance in designing your kitchen around our available offering.

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Alpine – Bamboo
Autumn – Bamboo
Chestnut – Bamboo
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Bamboo
Colonial – Bamboo
Cordovan – Bamboo
Driftwood – Bamboo
Driftwood w/Pewter Glaze – Bamboo
Ginger- Bamboo
Ginger w/Brown Glaze – Bamboo
Harvest – Bamboo
Harvest w/Sable Glaze – Bamboo
Honey – Bamboo
Natural – Bamboo
Natural w/Caramel Glaze – Bamboo
Nutmeg – Bamboo

Cherry

Cherry, often referred to as “the furniture maker’s wood,” is cherished for its rich grain and warm, timeless color. It takes stain beautifully and works well with almost any finish. While Cherry is traditionally favored for mid to darker tones, lighter stains and natural finishes also look stunning. Keep in mind that Cherry naturally darkens over time due to UV exposure. Mid to dark stains tend to minimize this effect, but with lighter finishes, you can expect the wood to deepen by 2–3 shades within about six months. Don’t let this deter you—Cherry remains a top choice for high-end woodworking, offering unmatched warmth, elegance, and character at its price point.

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Ashen w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Autumn – Cherry
Autumn w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Autumn w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Autumn w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Bordeaux – Cherry
Bordeaux w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Chestnut – Cherry
Chestnut w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Chestnut w/Caramel Glaze – Cherry
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Cocoa – Cherry
Colonial – Cherry
Colonial w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Cordovan – Cherry
Cordovan w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Dark Roast – Cherry
Driftwood – Cherry
Driftwood w/Caramel Glaze – Cherry
Driftwood w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
English Toffee – Cherry
English Toffee w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Espresso – Cherry
Espresso w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Ginger – Cherry
Ginger w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Ginger w/White Glaze – Cherry
Harvest Gold – Cherry
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Harvest Gold w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Harvest Gold w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Harvest Gold w/White Glaze – Cherry
Honey – Cherry
Honey w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Natural – Cherry
Natural w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Natural w/Sable Glaze – Cherry
Natural w/White Glaze – Cherry
Nutmeg – Cherry
Nutmeg w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Nutmeg w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Portabella – Cherry
Saddle – Cherry
Shale – Cherry
Sienna – Cherry
Sienna w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Washington Cherry – Cherry
Washington Cherry w/Brown Glaze – Cherry
Washington Cherry w/Pewter Glaze – Cherry
Washington Cherry w/Sable Glaze – Cherry

Hard Maple

Hard Maple is a light colored wood with heavy density and is known for its ability to withstand abuse. Hard Maple takes light stains well and looks terrific with darker glazed combinations. Medium to dark stains with no glaze will tend to exhibit ‘ticking’, best described as dark flecks or patches where the dark stain penetrated the wood more heavily than it may have elsewhere on the door. While this is not unappealing, it can be more uneven in appearance and bears consideration when placing an order. Hard Maple may also exhibit some mineral streak (light to dark brown streaks running with the grain) up to about 3/8″ and possible pin knots (knots up to about 1/8″). These are naturally occurring in Hard Maple and are not considered defects.

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Alpine – Hard Maple
Alpine w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Ashen w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Autumn – Hard Maple
Autumn w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Autumn w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Autumn w/White Glaze – Hard Maple
Ashen – Hard Maple
Chestnut – Hard Maple
Chestnut w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Cocoa – Hard Maple
Colonial – Hard Maple
Colonial w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Cordovan – Hard Maple
Cordovan w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Cordovan w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Dark Roast – Hard Maple
Driftwood – Hard Maple
Driftwood w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Driftwood w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
English Toffee – Hard Maple
English Toffee w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Ginger – Hard Maple
Ginger w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Ginger w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Ginger w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Harvest Gold – Hard Maple
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Harvest Gold w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Honey – Hard Maple
Honey w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple
Natural – Hard Maple
Natural w/White Glaze – Hard Maple
Natural w/Caramel Glaze – Hard Maple
Nickel – Hard Maple
Nutmeg – Hard Maple
Nutmeg w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Nutmeg w/Pewter Glaze – Hard Maple
Sienna – Hard Maple
Sienna w/Brown Glaze – Hard Maple
Sienna w/Caramel Glaze – Hard Maple
Shale – Hard Maple
Shale w/Sable Glaze – Hard Maple

Hickory

Hickory has long been a favorite for many people due to its wild light/dark grain, extremely hard and durable properties, and ‘Adirondack mountain house’ feel. It does have an open grain much like Oak, but does not have the cathedral grain patterns that the Oaks do.

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Alpine – Hickory
Autumn – Hickory
Autumn w/Brown Glaze – Hickory
Autumn w/Caramel Glaze – Hickory
Autumn w/Sable Glaze – Hickory
Bordeaux – Hickory
Chestnut – Hickory
Colonial – Hickory
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Hickory
Cordovan – Hickory
Cordovan w/Sable Glaze – Hickory
Driftwood – Hickory
Espresso – Hickory
Ginger – Hickory
Harvest Gold – Hickory
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Hickory
Honey – Hickory
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Hickory
Natural – Hickory
Natural w/Brown Glaze – Hickory
Natural w/Pewter Glaze – Hickory
Nutmeg – Hickory
Washington Cherry – Hickory

Intrigue TSS

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Use Custom Paint Color U732 for cabinet parts, face frames, etc. We strongly recommend using Red Oak to help match the texture of the Intrigue TSS material.

Castle Grey – Intrigue TSS (Alternative Material)
Use Custom Paint Color U702 for cabinet parts, face frames, etc. We strongly recommend using Red Oak to help match the texture of the Intrigue TSS material.

Khaki – Intrigue TSS (Alternative Material)
Use Custom Paint Color U960 for cabinet parts, face frames, etc. We strongly recommend using Red Oak to help match the texture of the Intrigue TSS material.

Naval Grey – Intrigue TSS (Alternative Material)

Knotty Pine

Pine is a traditional soft wood that has been used for cabinets and furniture for centuries. It takes stain evenly and its somewhat knotty appearance lends a rustic charm to any setting. Pine is a very soft wood that does not hold up well to heavy abuse, so be mindful of this when you make your wood selection. It works very well with our distressing and glazing options to create a worn, aged look. These options also help to mask some of the natural pings and dings your pine project will encounter in your home!

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Alpine – Pine
Autumn – Pine
Autumn w/Sable Glaze – Pine
Chestnut – Pine
Colonial – Pine
Cordovan – Pine
Driftwood – Pine
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – Pine
Ginger – Pine
Harvest Gold – Pine
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Pine
Honey – Pine
Honey w/ Sable Glaze – Pine
Natural – Pine
Nutmeg – Pine
Nutmeg w/Brown Glaze – Pine
Washington Cherry – Pine
Washington Cherry w/Sable Glaze – Pine

Mahogany

Mahogany has a straight, fine, and even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. Its reddish-brown color darkens over time, and displays a reddish sheen. It is very durable and also resists wood rot, making it attractive in boat construction and outdoor decking in addition to cabinetry.

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Autumn – Mahogany
Autumn w/Brown Glaze – Mahogany
Bordeaux – Mahogany
Bordeaux w/Sable Glaze – Mahogany
Chestnut – Mahogany
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Mahogany
Colonial – Mahogany
Cordovan – Mahogany
Driftwood – Mahogany
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – Mahogany
Espresso – Mahogany
Ginger – Mahogany
Harvest Gold – Mahogany
Honey – Mahogany
Honey w/Brown Glaze – Mahogany
Natural – Mahogany
Nutmeg – Mahogany
Washington Cherry – Mahogany
Washington Cherry w/Brown Glaze – Mahogany

Painted Wood or MDF

All our Colortone finishes offer a solid-bodied, paint-like finish and are available on several wood species including Paint Grade Hard Maple, Cherry, White Birch and Red Oak. Colortones are a paint-like finish in that they give the appearance and coverage of paint, but provide better adhesion and flexibility for a more durable finish. If you don’t find the color you are looking for, Conestoga also offers a custom color palette designed with the help of Sherwin Williams. The result is a collection of over 1000 paint colors for you to choose from! Important Information about Paint Finishes.

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Arctic White closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7757 Highly Reflective White. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Arctic White
Designer White closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7007 Ceiling Bright White. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Designer White
Frosty White closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7005 Pure White. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Frosty White
Antique White closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7010 White Duck. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Antique White
Crystal White closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7002 Downy White. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Crystal White
Chesapeake closely matches Sherwin Williams SW6386 Napery. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Chesapeake
Cadet Grey closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7017 Dorian Grey. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Cadet Grey
Metropolitan Grey closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7067 City Scape. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Metropolitan Grey
Hearthstone Grey closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7030 Anew Grey. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Hearthstone Grey
Heron closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7050 Useful Grey. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Heron
Fern closely matches Sherwin Williams SW6207 Retreat. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Fern
Gunsmoke closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7663 Monorail Silver. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Gunsmoke
Marina closely matches Sherwin Williams SW7613 Aquasphere. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Marina
Regent Blue closely matches Sherwin Williams SW6244 Naval. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Regent Blue
Ebony closely matches Sherwin Williams SW6258 Tricorn Black. Please note, Conestoga’s color is not intended to be a direct match to this Sherwin Williams color. Order a Conestoga sample block after viewing the SW swatch in the local store.

Ebony
Cadet Grey w/Coffee Glaze
Cadet Grey w/Pewter Glaze
Chesapeake w/Coffee Glaze
Crystal White w/Chai Glaze
Crystal White w/Coffee Glaze
Crystal White w/Oyster Glaze
Crystal White w/Pewter Glaze
Designer White w/Coffee Glaze
Designer White w/Oyster Glaze
Frosty White w/Chai Glaze
Frosty White w/Coffee Glaze
Frosty White w/Pewter Glaze
Hearthstone Grey w/Coffee Glaze
Hearthstone Grey w/Pewter Glaze
Metropolitan Grey w/Chai Glaze
Metropolitan Grey w/Coffee Glaze
Metropolitan Grey w/Oyster Glaze
Metropolitan Grey w/Pewter Glaze

Red Birch

Red Birch is a gorgeous wood that comes from the darker heartwood of a white birch tree. While more expensive than other wood options, this wood’s color is so beautiful that 99% of our orders for red birch use a clear finish.

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Chestnut – Red Birch
Natural – Red Birch
Natural w/Caramel Glaze – Red Birch
Nutmeg w/Brown Glaze – Red Birch

Red Oak

Red Oak is a classic wood recognized for its prominent grain and striking, arching patterns. While it was especially popular in the 1970s and 1980s, it’s less commonly used in modern kitchen and bath designs—a missed opportunity, given its durability, excellent staining qualities, and affordability. For a timeless appeal, try Red Oak with a medium-toned wiping stain to enhance its natural beauty. If the traditional arched grain pattern isn't to your taste, consider Quartersawn or Rift Cut Red Oak, which offer a more refined look at a slightly higher cost.

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Unfinished – Rift Cut Red Oak
Alpine – Red Oak
Alpine w/Pewter Glaze – Red Oak
Autumn – Red Oak
Autumn w/Sable Glaze – Red Oak
Bordeaux – Red Oak
Bordeaux w/Sable Glaze – Red Oak
Chestnut – Red Oak
Colonial – Red Oak
Cordovan – Red Oak
Cordovan w/Brown Glaze – Red Oak
Driftwood – Red Oak
Espresso – Red Oak
Ginger – Red Oak
Harvest Gold – Red Oak
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Red Oak
Honey – Red Oak
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Red Oak
Natural – Red Oak
Nutmeg – Red Oak
Washington Cherry – Red Oak

Soft Maple

Soft Maple is less dense than Hard Maple with similar grain and figure. The sapwood in the soft maples is considerably wider than that in the hard maples and has a lighter heartwood color and this wood tends to be have a more "tan" or "grey" appearance than Hard Maple. Soft maple is used for furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, musical instruments, turnings and millwork. It is lower-priced than Hard Maple and sometimes used as a substitute in order to save money on a project. Be aware that some accessories for your kitchen may not be available in soft maple in which case, Hard Maple can be used as a surrogate.

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Alpine – Soft Maple
Autumn – Soft Maple
Autumn w/Brown Glaze – Soft Maple
Chestnut – Soft Maple
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Soft Maple
Colonial – Soft Maple
Cordovan – Soft Maple
Driftwood – Soft Maple
Ginger – Soft Maple
Ginger w/Brown Glaze – Soft Maple
Harvest Gold – Soft Maple
Harvest Gold w/Brown Glaze – Soft Maple
Honey – Soft Maple
Honey w/Sable Glaze – Soft Maple
Natural – Soft Maple
Natural w/Caramel Glaze – Soft Maple
Nutmeg – Soft Maple
Washington Cherry – Soft Maple

Strata TSS

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Uses our Arctic White Colourtone paint for all cabinet parts, face frames, etc

Bianco – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)
Uses our Nitefall Finish on Red Oak for all Cabinet Parts, face frames, etc.

Carbone – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)
Uses our CUSTOM COLOR French Roast #A480 on RED OAK for all cabinet parts, face frames, etc

French Roast – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)
Uses our CUSTOM COLOR Graphite #A478 on WHITE OAK for all cabinet parts, face frames, etc.

Graphite – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)
Uses our CUSTOM STAIN Light Carbone #A479 on ALDER for all cabinet parts, face frames, etc.

Light Carbone – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)
Uses our Nickel Wiping Stain on Hard Maple for all cabinet parts, face frames, etc.

Pallisandro – Strata TSS (Alternative Material)

Walnut

Walnut is a dark, chocolate brown wood that is masculine and very beautiful even in its natural, unstained form. Walnut wears well and mellows nicely with age. It can exhibit fairly dramatic grain and coloration differences featuring dark brown bands and blonde areas all in the same door. Due to this inherent character, if you are looking for a simple, clean wood, Walnut is not for you. But, if you love a lively wood and are thinking of doing darker cabinets anyway, it’s a great choice.

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Autumn – Walnut
Bordeaux – Walnut
Bordeaux w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Chestnut – Walnut
Chestnut w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Colonial – Walnut
Colonial w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Cordovan – Walnut
Driftwood – Walnut
Driftwood w/Pewter Glaze – Walnut
Espresso – Walnut
Espresso w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Ginger – Walnut
Ginger w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Harvest Gold
Harvest Gold w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Honey – Walnut
Natural – Walnut
Natural w/Sable Glaze – Walnut
Nutmeg – Walnut
Washington Cherry – Walnut
Washington Cherry w/ Sable Glaze – Walnut

White Birch

White Birch is similar in grain and coloration to Hard Maple, but takes stain a little more evenly. It looks great in lighter and mid toned finishes and wears well as it is fairly hard. Costing more than hard maple and looking quite similar, there is generally no reason to choose White Birch unless matching existing White Birch cabinetry or furniture in your home.

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Alpine – White Birch
Alpine w/Pewter Glaze – White Birch
Alpine w/White Glaze – White Birch
Autumn – White Birch
Autumn w/Pewter Glaze – White Birch
Bordeaux – White Birch
Chestnut – White Birch
Colonial – White Birch
Cordovan – White Birch
Driftwood – White Birch
Driftwood w/Sable Glaze – White Birch
Espresso – White Birch
Ginger – White Birch
Harvest Gold – White Birch
Harvest Gold w/Sable Glaze – White Birch
Harvest Gold w/White Glaze – White Birch
Honey – White Birch
Honey w/Sable Glaze – White Birch
Natural – White Birch
Nutmeg – White Birch
Washington Cherry – White Birch

White Oak

White Oak is very similar in grain pattern and texture to its more popular cousin, Red Oak. If you don’t like the reddish tint of Red Oak, White Oak can be a terrific choice for you to consider. We offer White Oak in Plain Sawn, Quartersawn, and Rift Cut.

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