Patina & Aging
Craft and benefits
Patina and aging are hand-applied finishing techniques that give parquet the look of nobly aged flooring. Dark compounds — wax, pigments, acrylic — are worked into recesses (pores, brushing grooves, seams); raised areas stay lighter, creating strong contrast and uneven tone. Soft wear and a sun-faded effect are possible. Each plank is finished by hand, so every floor is unique. This finish is chosen for bespoke interiors, loft and country styles, and restoration or period projects where character and a lived-in feel matter.
How it works
Patina and aging are hand techniques that give parquet the look of nobly aged flooring. Dark patinating compounds — wax and acrylic pastes, pigments — are applied into recesses and texture (wood pores, grooves left by brushing, seams between planks); raised areas are kept lighter or wiped clean. The result is relief emphasized by color: darker in the grooves, lighter on the ridges. Patinating is often combined with brushing, which removes softer wood layers to expose growth rings and texture. Craftsmen hand-highlight relief and create color variation; tone can differ from plank to plank, with soft wear and a sun-faded effect. No two floors look the same. This finish is chosen for author interiors, loft and country styles, and restoration or period projects where a lived-in, non-uniform character is desired.
Key properties and where it fits
- 1Handcrafted; every floor is one of a kind
- 2Noble aging effect without compromising quality
- 3Distinct character in every board
- 4For bespoke, loft, and restoration projects