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2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Sansin is pleased to announce WoodForce Mist Gray WF-02 as its 2026 Color of the Year. WoodForce Mist Gray is a gentle, natural weathering color that offers a calming presence. WoodForce Mist Gray blends vintage aesthetics with timeless appeal, easing the transition to a protected weathered wood appearance. “Vintage and weathered wood aesthetics are trending
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Sansin Brings New Life to Canadian Mountain Lodge
October 2025 —– Sansin partner Iron Lotus Painting Ltd. recently completed a full exterior restoration of the Canadian Mountain Holidays Monashee Lodge. The lodge was previously coated in a solvent-based finish. To adhere to the previous coating and add durability and beauty, they selected Sansins’ ENS finish system. ENS enhanced the woods character in the
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A Mass Timber Unit that Redefines Possibility
September 2025 —– Nestled in San Diego, the Tetra I by Polythaus stands as a striking proof of concept: a 540 sq. foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) originating from an innovative approach to housing design and construction efficiency. Co-founded by Daniel Lopez-Perez and Celine Vargas, Polyhaus was launched with a simple but ambitious mission to
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Elevated by Nature, Enhanced by Sansin
August 2025 —– Horseshoe Bay’s Boat House serves a practical purpose while inspiring the community, offering a warm welcome to visitors. FraserWood fabricated the glulam and heavy timber which had to be barged into the site given its challenging location in Horseshoe Bay, BC. Precision Coat KP-12 protects the wooden beams, railings, and decking during
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Village Charm Meets Sansin’s Lasting Protection
July 2025 —– In the Dutch development of De Plukhoeve, M3 Architects designed the homes to enhance the existing village ambiance through distinguished shapes and proportions. Each residence features a distinct main house, extension, and annex that are unified by a prominent sloping roof. To preserve the natural beauty of the Finnish spruce cladding, sourced
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Equestrian Elegance: Sansin SDF offers durability to an elegant horse barn in Maryland, USA.
June 2025 —– A shining example of a horse barn serves a distinct purpose while looking beautiful in Thurmont, Maryland. This barn is wrapped with porches on each side to create outdoor stalls. To help the exterior wood to stand up to the elements, the cypress wood and white pine are protected and beautified with
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Sansin Finishes Dock Beauty & Durability on Boat Port
May 2025 —– Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba is a haven for boating enthusiasts who embrace lake life in picturesque cottage country. A beautiful boat deserves a beautiful port, and that’s just what Whiteshell Painting Co. accomplished with the help of Sansin. The pine ceiling and timbers are protected with Sansin’s SDF and ENS system
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Sansin Protects Wood at Luxurious Hawaiian Haven
April 2025 —– Set on a rocky hill overlooking Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s north shore, the luxurious 1 Hotel harmoniously connects guests with stunning natural surroundings. More than 30,000 square feet of indoor space was brought outdoors for this renovation, designed by Lake Flato Architects. Sansin partner Fraserwood provided the glulam and heavy timber for
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Private Cabin Displays Sansin’s Beautiful & Durable Wood Coatings
March 2025 —– Whiteshell Provincial Park is a four-season destination where nature sets the stage for adventure and relaxation. This private cabin combines modern functionality with a cozy atmosphere. The interior wood has been pre-finished by Whiteshell painting Co. The beautiful pine windows and trim have been coated in Sansin Purity 0-VOC Stain and two
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Award-Winning Home Features Accoya & Glulam Protected by Sansin
February 2025 —– This beautiful home, located in Michigan lake country and designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, recently won the prestigious Wood Design & Building Sansin Award. This home features exposed glulam from Sansin partner Western Archrib and weathered gray Accoya siding inside and outside that harmonizes with the surrounding forest. KP-12 UVW offers the