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about this finishBlanc: a paint finish on strata, in the white family.
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Blanc

A satin white paint for TKG Inset cabinetry, soft in north light, bright in south light, and warm under LEDs.

type
paint
color family
white
sheen
satin
on
Strata
available on
2 door styles
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door styles

doors available in Blanc

The color

Blanc is a satin white paint, opaque and even, with just enough warmth to keep it from reading clinical.

In north light it cools slightly and settles toward soft gray along the door profiles. In south light it brightens and the satin sheen picks up a gentle glow. Under warm LEDs it leans toward cream, so choose 2700K to 3000K bulbs if you want it soft rather than yellow.

What to pair it with

Honed marble with gray veining keeps the palette quiet. Soapstone or a deep green stone gives contrast.

For metals, unlacquered brass will warm with age against the white. Polished nickel stays crisp, and blackened steel adds weight.

On the floor, wide-plank white oak with a matte finish suits it well. So does honed slate-gray tile.

Where it suits

Blanc works in prewar apartments and brownstone kitchens where north-facing windows need brightness without glare. On Long Island, it fits colonials, Capes, and renovated ranches.

It is offered on Lispenard Frame (shaker) and Lispenard Slab, among other profiles. Browse the TKG Inset collection or compare door styles.

Care and durability

A painted satin surface wipes clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap. Dry it afterward, and skip abrasive pads and ammonia-based cleaners.

Wipe away steam and condensation near the dishwasher and range. If a door is nicked, contact us about touch-up. See more finishes.