At Oldwood, our Grounds are the foundation of any high-quality instrument finish. Discover our variety of Grounds for instrument varnish. From Primary Colour Grounds to Mineral Grounds, Liquid Oil Grounds, and Liquid Mixed Grounds.

We offer solutions that enhance the beauty and acoustics of your instrument. Each ground is carefully formulated using the finest raw materials, ensuring consistency and superior results. Whether you’re seeking natural vibrancy or deep, resonant tones, our Grounds are perfect for you. Designed to complement traditional craftsmanship and modern application techniques. Perfect for violin makers, luthiers, and restoration experts, our Grounds for instrument varnish offer unmatched adhesion and colour balance for an impeccable finish.

Doratura Liquida

Air-drying transparent ground that imparts an intense golden-yellow colour, providing luminosity and depth. 

From 26,00 

Italian Golden Ground A+B

Water-based wood primer that provides the wood with colour and the necessary protective components.

From 42,00 

Italian Golden Ground Brown

A water-based primer to colour the natural wood of classical instruments when a dark background is desired before varnishing.

From 43,00 

Refractive Ground Golden

Oil-based, highly transparent ground that provides the wood with golden hues and depth.

From 26,00 

Refractive Ground Old Yellow

Oil-based, highly transparent ground that enhances the beauty grain of the wood, providing a yellowish hue and a depth effect. 

From 26,00 

Doratura Minerale

Mineral ground to enhance the instrument’s base golden shades and improve the wood’s features and protection.  

From 29,00 

Imprimitura Minerale

Transparent mineral ground that improves the wood's and instrument's performance.

From 19,00 

Refractive Ground

Oil-based, highly transparent ground that enhances, from the inside, the beauty and the grain of the wood, creating a depth…

From 26,00