Before Creating a Project With Us Please Read Below:

At STC Woodworking LLC we take great pride in each and every unique project we do. Our Woodwork is handcrafted and professionally finished by our team and built using 100% solid.

Given the handmade and hand-finished nature of the products we craft, variations and imperfections in the wood should be expected and celebrated! Just as every tree is unique, so too is every project that is handcrafted and hand finished just for you.

Please read through our cosmetic standards below before placing an order with us.

NOTE: By placing an order with us, you are agreeing that you understand and agree with the conditions of these cosmetic standards

WOOD & STAIN VARIATIONS

Every piece of woodwork will have a unique grain pattern and slight color variation as a result of the grain pattern. We cannot guarantee exact stain matches to other projects we've done in the past or to existing products in your home. Wood does have a mind of its own and every piece of wood accepts stain differently. We cannot control it. We will use the correct stain or paint color that you requested for your project, but there is a strong chance the color will vary slightly. This is normal. We cannot rework the finishing on your project to get a perfect match. 

MATCHING COLORS

We do NOT match stain or paints colors off of photos. The only way we can do any type of custom (Non Standard) stain or paint color for you is if you bring us the stain yourself and tell us which type of wood to use. All wood types receive stains differently. Once you bring us the stain or paint and tell us which wood to use, we will do what you've asked, however - we cannot rework staining or painting that did not come out exactly as you had in mind. Why? Because - every piece of wood has a unique grain pattern and there will always be slight color variations. The only thing we can guarantee is that there are no guarantees.

SANDING & STAIN COLORS

The finer finish you would like for your table to have, the lighter your stain will be. The more that your project is distressed, the darker your stain will be. Why? Because wood has pores and as wood is finely sanded, the pores shut off - allowing less stain into the wood - resulting in a lighter color. The more distressed a table is, generally it means that the pores of the wood are still open (since it hasn't been finely sanded) and it will accept the stain darker. This is how it works. If you are ordering your finely finished wood project based off of a photo of a heavily distressed wood project and you want the same stain, please know that the stain is going to look different on your finely finished, non-distressed project. 

CIRCLE SAWN OAK

Please note that if you are ordering 'circle sawn oak' that there will possibly be small waves in your project. If you are looking for a perfectly smooth/flat finish, you will want to go with the "smooth oak" option vs the 'circle sawn' option. Also, with ordering circle sawn oak, there may be spots we need to sand through to eliminate large waves in your project, meaning that we cannot guarantee every single spot on the table will be filled with circle saw marks. Circle saw marks give it character, and there are unique challenges with working with it. Please be aware of this.

GENERAL VARIATIONS IN PROJECTS

Other characteristics of handcrafted, solid wood projects include open knots, micro-imperfections and textural variations, hand brushed finishes, unique distress marks, wood filler marks, joint lines, and distinctive nicks, splits, cracks, and other imperfections (this primarily applies to our furniture). Our cabinets are crafted using precision machined and milled cabinet grade plywood, almost virtually voiding any imperfections.

Those who do not appreciate variations and imperfections should not purchase handcrafted wood projects. 

It is to note that solid wood may expand and contract due to changes in temperature and humidity. This natural movement enhances the one-of-a-kind beauty of solid wood, handcrafted wood projects. It does not affect structural integrity and is not considered defective.