How does faux teak stack up to real wood? Well, it promises half the cost, near-zero maintenance and minimal downtime. Faux teak is rapidly replacing the real deal for helm pods, toe rails, bulkheads ...
When I bought my 1939 Ford DeLuxe convertible coupe, the original dash had been painted over in a single color. Not long after, I saw a similar car with a wood-grained dash panel and garnish moldings.
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 ...