How do you express "the finish" as in "It's a patina finish"?

[johne]

I am searching out cabinetry work for a renovation I am doing. There is a finish I am interested in (I have a picture to show the cabinet maker next week ) that would be described as "patina" in my lingo. I'm not confident this is a word that I can use that is readily understandable. This is a very, very dark color that depends on the stain and "finish" of the wood.
What's the word???

 

[fuchs4d]

A patina is a kind of superfice that developed by aging. The word Patina does not describe a certain color or pattern.
Patina is used for example with aging of paintings or copper objects.
So this word can not be used to describe in detail the finish you want on wood.

Best provide a sample picture to the cabinet maker.

Alexander

 

[johne]

A patina is a kind of superfice that developed by aging. The word Patina does not describe a certain color or pattern.
Patina is used for example with aging of paintings or copper objects.
So this word can not be used to describe in detail the finish you want on wood.

Best provide a sample picture to the cabinet maker.

Alexander

This is what I was afraid off. Clearly I am going to show the picture...but would love to be able to express myself. I'm Italian and talk a lot with my hands , facial express and words of love. I want cabinet maker to really understand what I want.

 

[johne]

No matter who I choose I am going to ask they create a small piece as an example.

 

[JD Jones]

You can specify "con brillo," "Sateen" (Satin) or "Matte"
So, shiny, dull shine, or flat.

 

[jd426]

Probably better off to use Show and Tell example .... do you have anything made of Pewter ? show them that ..
In a salt water environment Im sure it has a Patina on it .
Best example imo . and yes i like Pewter , a lot ..

 

[johne]

You can specify "con brillo," "Sateen" (Satin) or "Matte"
So, shiny, dull shine, or flat.

I'm going to go with "sateen" along with photo .Reason being it is a kitchen cabinet and matte is not wipeable. Idon't know why have carried around the word "patina" for so many years. Clearly the word is used other wise and more likely in my life as a reference to furniture.

 

[JD Jones]

A satin finish is the finish you see the most on vehicle frames and black pieces in engine compartments. Not shiny, not flat.

 

[johne]

This is the finish

 

[JD Jones]

Yup, that's a satin finish.

 

[johne]

Yup, that's a satin finish.

Thanks JD. I agree. Now how do I say "finish" as it pertains to paint/stain etc?

 

[JD Jones]

Thanks JD. I agree. Now how do I say "finish" as it pertains to paint/stain etc?

"Terminacion sateen, como se ve en este foto."