VK-017 wood aplique with doric capital design
Our VK-017 wood aplique are easy to install and finish when applied as door or window stucco. Since our ornaments are sold unfinished, you have complete freedom to choose your creative finishing solution. Products that can be added to the cart are available in stock and can be shipped immediately with no waiting time. Thus, cabinetmaker work and kitchen door fronts renovation can begin on time. Thanks to precise craftsmanship, the ornament can be seamlessly fitted to existing structures as well.
Technical properties
The doric capital's dimensions: width ranges from 4 cm to 10 cm, height from 3.7 cm to 9.4 cm, and thickness from 1 cm to 2 cm; available in various sizes. The size tolerance is plus or minus 3%. A doric capital with a clean, modern appearance. It is made from exotic (rubber) wood. Rubber wood offers ecological advantages, as it is produced from by-products of rubber plantations, making it a recycled material. Because of its light and natural color, it provides a neutral base for all finishing methods—from painting to glazing to waxing. It offers a cost-effective solution for quality carvings. This product is unfinished.
Why choose the VK-017 wood aplique?
The product surface is finely sanded before packaging, making it immediately ready for painting or glazing. The wood carving that can be added to the cart is in stock and will be shipped immediately upon order. This is not pressed material, but solid wood. Among ornaments used in cabinetmaker projects, the doric capital shape is a timeless choice and is available in various sizes.
What is this wood aplique used for in furniture restoration?
The VK-017 carving can be used as window stucco, column ending, or as a terminal ornament on kitchen cabinets and shelves. When renovating kitchen door fronts, this piece is easy to fit and also combines well with existing cabinetmaker structures. Thanks to precise dimensions, no further carving is required.
How can the wood aplique be safely attached?
The wood carving can be attached using wood glue (D2, D3) or by nailing. If you opt for nailing, use small-headed brads or wire nails. It is advisable to pre-drill before inserting nails to avoid wood splitting. Countersink the nail heads below the wood's surface and cover them with wood filler. After attachment and dust removal, the ornament can be finished immediately. In cabinetmaker work, this method provides a reliable, clean solution.
How to treat the surface of the wood aplique?
The VK-017 carving is sold with a natural surface. Always work on a dust-free surface, applying several thin layers. By using cover paint, the wooden ornament can be made the same color as the furniture, creating a perfect visual unity. If you wish to highlight the unique wood grain, it can be achieved by varnishing, glazing, staining, oiling, or waxing. Before staining, treat the ornament with a pore filler (Milesi) so the cut fibers are filled and it colors uniformly with the rest.
How can the wood aplique be combined with other wood decorative elements?
The VK-017 wood carving can be easily combined with other window stucco or doric capital elements, as it is dimensionally stable and precisely milled. For assembling, accurate measurement and pre-sanding of the surfaces are sufficient. In cabinetmaker work, it is common to place several ornaments on the same surface, so maintaining symmetry is important. Ornaments can be joined with wood glue and then treated uniformly with painting or staining.
The doric capital pattern
The doric capital is one of the fundamental forms of classical Greek architecture, which master cabinetmakers have used since the 18th century. Due to its simple, clean proportions, it is a common motif on classicist furniture and interior decorations. The VK-017 carving is a modern, CNC-made version of this traditional form.
Second class carvings
If you can see and select the second class product, there are also a few second class ornaments made from that carving. These items may have minor defects such as discoloration, warping, or small chips or cracks. If you are interested in our second class products currently in stock, please contact us so that we can provide you with more detailed information and, if requested, photographs of these carvings.
