11.11.17

Why Maple is the Best Cabinetry for Finishing....



Maple Cabinetry refinish in OC-17 Dove White...shot in Akvatopp 50 Sheen 
Waterborne Lacquer.

Maple hardwood is the best for finishing as there is no weeping oak tannins to 
consider or deal with not to mention grain variance on joined drawer fronts etc. 
Canadian Maple in Select 1 Species is free of bugholes, knots and sap and 
finishes beautifully.


















































7.11.17

KBIS Show...Orlando WinterBreak 2018















We are back at it after jetting down to Orlando
for 3 full days at the Kitchen and Bath Show.
Some really neat ideas were picked up to help
us elevate our craft further.

Some discussions were held regarding the sustainability
of MDF vs Solid Wood cabinetry and the high cost
of maintenance of the first generation CNC tools.

Waterborne lacquers are still at the forefront of cabinet
finishing technology , now and for the long-term.
Forget about that garbage Advance from Benjamin
Moore, it's still highly toxic to pets and animals
with over 4lbs of stoddard solvent in it's formulation !
Anyone using this stuff still is due for a trip to
a mesothelioma clinic soon and it shows you the lack
of understanding for working with a dangerous product
like that. No respect for the homeowners and applicators
if you ask me. :)

Go Greenguard and Greensure waterborne lacquer !
AcromaPro, Sherwin Williams, Katilac and Target Coatings
are still leading the way in this regard.

2.11.17

Learning to Spray Finish ?

I became a very good spray finisher after spending close to 20 years observing and working with clients in the wood refinishing market and OEM metal finishing industry.

We've assisted and educated on the following systems:

Plural component fast-set multifilm urethanes for water towers and jet aircraft, mil-spec coatings for defense (impingement binks 43p guns etc.)

Fast dry acrylic emulsion wood coatings with fast sandability and low VOC

Helicopter pad anti-slip / triage safety coatings for the OHA hospital grid

Polyester/TGIC Powders for OEM metal finishing....

Epoxy For transfer equipment/machine presses etc.

Navsea Spec Ballast Tank Immersion Linings for Boomer Class Submarines....
Ask us what the peak blast profile count is for a Navy nuclear sub ballast tank...it's classified lol !

The lesson ? There is a process to be followed for every coating application...

We've sprayed everything from simple cup guns to Bulldogs/King Air /Hydracats / Gusmer Plural Component Rigs. Ask us a question we'll answer it...


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