Materials and Finishes
Over 35 years in the woodworking trade, we have built highly-valued and trusted relationships with our suppliers. Our extensive supplier base and long-standing professional networks mean that we are able to efficiently source a range of materials to suit your particular product. If your project demands an unusual material or calls for us to learn and develop new manufacturing techniques, we will always strive to update and find an answer to any unusual manufacturing question.
Wood is an incredibly beautiful natural material. We enhance and diversify the variety of hues, patterns, tones and textures by applying various stains and lacquers to create an array of finishes for you to choose from. We can tailor the majority of our work to suit the finish of your choice, however some finishes may be unsuitable for the function and form of your particular product. We are happy to advise you on the specific properties and characteristics of these different finishes. The following swatches comprise our standard collection of finishes that are suitable for the vast majority of products: The list below is a snapshot of the standard finishes that we produce onto different wood materials but you can have any finish on any of the woods we keep in stock for a quick turn around. Mahogany, Walnut, Oak,
Ash Natural Finish
Smoked Ash
Ash Dark FInish
Ash White Wash Finish
Ash Black Finish
Ash Antique Finish
Driftwood Ash
Mahogany Light Finish
Mahogany Dark Finish
Oak Natural Finish
Oak Golden
Oak Medium
Oak Dark Finish
Oak Rustic Finish
Oak White Washed
Oak Salt and Pepper
Cherry Natural Finish
Cherry Dark FInish
Walnut Natural FInish
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Ash Natural Finish
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Smoked Ash
This particular Ash colour has recently been developed in house by our spray teams here at Morans. This smokey pastel shade has a greyish hue to it and is very pleasing on the eye. With the distinctive ash grain prominently showing through this is proving to be increasingly popular. -
Ash Dark FInish
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Ash White Wash Finish
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Ash Black Finish
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Ash Antique Finish
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Driftwood Ash
Ash as a hardwood is hard, dense, tough and very strong, but elastic and has high strength and resilience. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Black Ash tends to be a bit darker in color than White Ash. -
Mahogany Light Finish
Mahogany has a straight, fine, and even grain, its reddish-brown color darkens over time and displays a reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable. Historically, it is a favorable wood for crafting cabinets and furniture. -
Mahogany Dark Finish
Mahogany has a straight, fine, and even grain, its reddish-brown color darkens over time and displays a reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable. Historically, it is a favorable wood for crafting cabinets and furniture. -
Oak Natural Finish
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak Golden
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak Medium
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak Dark Finish
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak Rustic Finish
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak White Washed
Oak wood has a great density creating great strength and hardness. It also has very appealing grain markings and has been prized since the Middle Ages, its is used in the interior paneling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London. -
Oak Salt and Pepper
Another finish created by the skilled woodworkers in our spray shop here at Morans. This finish has an aged feel with a grey hue and via our unique process we enhance the qualities of the grain making it punchier for this distinctive finish. -
Cherry Natural Finish
Cherry is easy to work, fine textured, strong and fairly durable. Highly rated in all working properties it also becomes darker and richer with age. -
Cherry Dark FInish
Cherry is easy to work, fine textured, strong and fairly durable. Highly rated in all working properties it also becomes darker and richer with age. -
Walnut Natural FInish
The Heartwood of the Walnut can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Figured grain patterns such as curl, crotch, and burl are also seen.
A selection of ply and softwood finishes offer a good quality finish and are a less expensive option for budget projects and products:
Clear Plywood Finish
Beech Plywood Finish
Medium Oak Plywood Finish
Dark Oak Plywood Finish
Teak Plywood Finish
Mahogany Plywood Finish
Black Plywood Finish
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Clear Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Beech Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Medium Oak Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Dark Oak Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Teak Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Mahogany Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. -
Black Plywood Finish
Plywood is a sheet material manufactured from thin layers or "plies" of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There are usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping.
Veneers are better financially and ecologically than solid wood options, an expensive and rare wood can be spread across a range of alternative wooden bases compared to solid wood options, a primary advantage of using a veneer is stability. Solid wood can be prone to warping and splitting, because veneer is made of thin layers of wood glued together, the chances of splitting or cracking are reduced. We can apply the majority of our standard wood finishes to MDF and plywood.
Inserts and Linings
Whereas some of our bespoke wooden packaging and boxes will require only an internal spray finish, many require additional inserts. We work with you to design the interior of your boxes according to your project specifications. This might mean adding in wooden compartments or selecting a specific lining such as foam, felt or silk. Luxury packaging and presentation projects frequently require the addition of secondary materials to securely house and suitably showcase the particular form, aesthetic and quality of the product.
Hardware
Our luxury packaging products and bespoke wooden boxes will often require additional hardware such as hinges, clasps, locks and magnetic fixings. We have an extensive range in stock and will always endeavour to source components that meet your project requirements. We will happily advise you on the most suitable hardware for your product and budget.
Secondary Component Materials
Occasionally our customers’ designs require secondary materials such as acrylic, metal or glass to fulfil their project specifications. We work with external manufacturing partners wherever possible to create a product that realises your initial ideas and will advise on the strengths and limitations of pairing wood with other materials in relation to your particular project.