You’ve probably seen Ferdinand Tschinkel’s work without even realizing it. The 77-year-old craftsman has been painting the doors of Ridgewood and Glendale in their distinctive faux wood grain for ...

Q: Where can I find authentic-looking reproductions of Early American country furniture painted to simulate wood graining? Do craftsmen make such furniture in specific colors? Also, can you tell me ...

Graining is the process of reproducing the color and appearance of natural wood using paint. Fine graining is an art, and for good results craftsmen must be familiar with the appearance of the wood to ...