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Gadroon
A molding carved on edges either of flat areas or of turnings resembling short convex or concave flutes or ruffles.
| | Gallery
Small railing of metal or wood, or a raised rim, around the tops of tables, cabinets, buffets, etc.
| Gimp
Ornamental braid, used to cover upholstery tacks.
| | Glaze
A term used to describe several types of finishing materials. 1) A glazing-putty is of creamy consistency and is applied to fill imperfections in the surface. 2) A glazing stain is a pigmented stain applied over a stained, filled or painted surface to soften or blend the original color without obscuring it. 3) A glaze coat is a clear finish applied over previously coated surfaces to create a gloss finish.
| Gloss
The luster or shininess of paints and coatings are generally classified as matte, flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss; the latter has the highest reflecting ability.
| | Graining
Simulating the grain of wood by means of specially prepared colors of stains and the use of graining tools or special brushing techniques.
| Greige
The fabric substrate upon which a pattern is printed. Ralph Lauren fabrics are printed on a number of greige goods including, Two-ply cotton, T140 and T150 sheeting, sateens, twills, marina cloth, Yukon cloth and velvets to name the most common.
| | Grille
Metal lattice work used in a great many 18th century bookcases.
| Gros
French coarse stitch embroidery used for upholstering chairs, etc.
| | Ground
The wallpaper substrate upon which a wallpaper pattern is printed.
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