The finishing process follows a basic antiquing principal. An antique faux finish is applied over a base color or original gray concrete and wiped by hand. This accent color creates a highlight that compliments the base color as well as the significant detail in the design as more of the antique accent color remains in the contours and only a slight film remains over smooth surfaces. As such, an item with a rough surface will feature more antique and may result in the overall color to appear lighter or darker depending on its color and that of the base. A smooth surface, on the other hand, will hold much less antique and thus reveals more of the base color.