Cosmetic Standards

Before Placing Your Order With Tarpley Woodworks, LLC

At Tarpley Woodworks, we take immense pride in crafting each unique piece of solid wood furniture by hand. Our skilled craftsman ensures every item is professionally finished to the highest standard.

Due to the handmade nature of our products, variations and imperfections in the wood are expected and embraced. Just as each tree is unique, so is every piece of furniture crafted and finished exclusively for you.

Please review our cosmetic standards below before placing your order with us:

 Wood & Stain Variations: Each piece of furniture will feature a distinct grain pattern and slight color variation due to the natural characteristics of wood. We cannot guarantee exact stain matches to previous orders, as wood grains absorb stains differently.

 Matching Stain Colors: We do not match stain colors based on photos. Custom stain colors require customers to provide the stain and specify the wood type. Variations in grain patterns lead to inevitable color differences.

 Sanding & Stain Colors: The finer the sanding, the lighter the stain; more distressed surfaces result in darker stains due to varying wood porosity. Expect differences in stain appearance between heavily distressed and finely finished tables.

 General Variations in Furniture: Handcrafted furniture may feature micro-imperfections, textural variations, distress marks, and other unique characteristics. Up to approximately 1" variation in measurements is allowed due to the custom nature of our work.

 Solid Wood Characteristics: Solid wood expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity, which may cause gaps in tabletops. This natural movement enhances the distinctive beauty of handcrafted furniture and does not affect its structural integrity.

We celebrate the authentic uniqueness of every piece of handcrafted solid wood furniture from our workshop, and we hope you will too.

Lead Times: Please note that lead times provided are estimates. With a high volume of orders, deliveries may arrive earlier or experience delays due to production issues. We prioritize quality over punctuality to ensure your furniture meets our standards. We cannot guarantee specific delivery dates, so please plan accordingly if ordering for a special occasion.