The technique adds deliberate marks and wear so cabinetry feels less pristine and more furniture-like.
Physical Distress
Physical Distress is a Bishop hand-applied finish technique that intentionally adds aged character to selected painted cabinetry rather than changing the base color alone.
Bishop guidanceAvailable on a variety of paints; Bishop’s current product page shows the effect on OffWhite paint.
Bishop states Physical Distress is available on a variety of paints.
The base paint, glaze if used, and distressing technique should be reviewed together before approval.
About this finish
A deliberate aged finish for cabinetry with an Old World or collected feel.
Physical Distress is one of Bishop’s hand-applied finish techniques. Rather than functioning as a color, it changes the surface character of the chosen base finish by introducing intentional signs of wear.
Bishop’s current product page shows Physical Distress on OffWhite paint, while Bishop’s finish guide also illustrates the technique in combination with a light base and Oyster glaze. Exact combinations should be confirmed for the project.
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Finish information on this page is based on Bishop Cabinets’ current public listing. Physical samples should be used for final color and surface approval.
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