Anton Martinez

Introduction – Wooden substrates are sealed or painted for both protection and beautification.  This is accomplished with a variety of products that either enhance the natural appearance of wood or change the color and appearance altogether.   Some types of wood have a more natural resistance to decay and rot than others. Heartwood is the …

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Introduction – Surface preparation is the key step in assuring the performance of coatings applied to any substrate and wood is no exception.  It is often assumed that washing is good enough, but the preparation of both painted and unpainted wooden substrates for painting can be as involved as preparing concrete or steel. Preparation of …

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