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Blain Mikkonen

Reclaimed Wood Stain OptionsResources

Wood Finish Options

Grain Designs utilizes two primary stain/finish options on our custom reclaimed wood furniture; a stain + commercial urethane top coat finish OR Rubio Monocoat. Wood finish samples, reclaimed wood furniture examples, and details about each finish option are outlined below!…
Blain Mikkonen
January 21, 2020
Resources

How to Measure for a Sliding Barn Door

How to Measure for a Sliding Barn Door SHOP GRAIN DESIGNS BARN DOORS A sliding barn door seems like a door with simple and self explanatory function.  No sweat right? The function of the sliding door is relatively straightforward.  However,…
Blain Mikkonen
January 18, 2018
Resources

Intro to Sliding Barn Doors

It is no secret that sliding doors and barn style doors have quickly grown in popularity and are making a stunning impact in residential and commercial applications.  This Intro to Sliding Barn Door Guide hopes to answer your questions and…
Blain Mikkonen
January 17, 2018
Stories

History in the Making

by Patrick Bresnahan Working at Grain Designs has afforded me the opportunity to work on some pretty cool projects. I have had the pleasure of building awesome sliding doors, coffee tables, dining tables and office furniture amongst other unique projects.…
Blain Mikkonen
November 16, 2017
Stories

Junk Market & Junk Bonanza Preview

by Phil Bruckbauer With the coming of September, so too comes the influx of street fairs and market events for the Grain Designs team.  This year has proven to be no different, as we have attended four events in the…
Blain Mikkonen
September 21, 2017
GD Team TalesStories

A History Lesson

by Pat Bresnahan History is very important to us at Grain Designs. I'm not necessarily talking about who was in the War of 1812 or who won the Battle of New Orleans, more so I am talking about individual or…
Blain Mikkonen
August 31, 2017
Stories

A New Way to Shop Custom Furniture

by Blain Mikkonen We are now offering a new way to shop custom furniture for both in-stock and custom Grain Designs products.  If you've worked with us before you're aware that there is basic three ways to shop our products:…
Blain Mikkonen
July 26, 2017
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