Wood Grain Powder coating

Wood Grain Powder Coating is a fresh and appealing design for those looking to add decorative patterns of very realistic wood grain to a product. The process for creating such an attractive finish is done by a sublimation process that uses heat and pressure simultaneously.

This produces a desired faux wood grain pattern that is then transitioned into a powder coated surface that has been thoroughly cured. With this proprietary Wood Grain Powder Coating system from Decoral Systems, your coating ideas are limitless.

Planning the finish

Finishing of wood requires careful planning to ensure that the finished piece looks attractive, performs well in service and meets safety and environmental requirements.

Planning for finishing begins with the design of furniture. Care should be taken to ensure that edges of furniture are rounded so they can be adequately coated and are able to resist wear and cracking.

Careful attention should also be given to the design and strength of wooden joints to ensure they do not open-up in service and crack the overlying finish. Care should also be taken to eliminate recesses in furniture, which are difficult to finish with some systems, especially UV-cured finishes.

Planning for wood finishing also involves being aware of how the finishing process influences the end result. Careful handling of the wood is needed to avoid dents, scratches and soiling with dirt. Wood should be marked for cutting using pencil rather than ink; however, avoid hard or soft pencil.

HB is recommend for face work and 2H for joint work. Care should be taken to avoid squeeze-out of glue from joints because the glue will reduce absorption of stain and finish. Any excess glue should be carefully removed to avoid further damage to the wood.