Stuff You Should Know

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How to Use Thixotropic Grain Filler

Let's begin by answering this question- What is Thixotropic Grain Filler? Using grain filler is an essential part of the paint/lacquer finishing process on open-pored woods such as ash and...

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MSDS & Data Sheets

Please find below Material Safety Data Sheets for our wood finishing products. If you require a MSDS not listed below please contact us to request. dartfords Cellulose Paint (Solid Colours) | Download...

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Celluloid Laminate Acrylic

Celluloid can be made in to patterns not possible with acrylic. These laminated sheets - 0.2mm of celluloid film sandwiched between two 1.4mm thick sheets of clear acrylic to give...

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Laminated Acrylic Sheets

Laminations of acrylic and other materials to create special effects or imitation patterns not possible by other means. Pattern Example Description Samples Laser Cuttable? Pattern Throughout? Pattern Both Sides? Stock...

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Material Types - Acrylic

Single layer cast acrylic sheets in uniform colours, available as both solid and transparent colours. Pattern Example Description Samples Laser Cuttable? Pattern Throughout? Pattern Both Sides? Stock Thickness Stock Sheet...

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What are Waterslide Decals?

Waterslide decals are for transferring logos on to painted or lacquered surfaces. They consist of a very thin film on to which the design is printed. After being soaked in...

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Which Woods Need Grain Filler?

Grain filler fills the pores of open-pored woods so that the spray on finishes to follow do not soak in to the wood unevenly. They also fill the larger ridges...

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Lacquer and Paint Drying Times

Cellulose Paint Drying Time Time before...  Cellulose Paint Metallic Cellulose Paint Paint is Touch Dry 15 minutes 15 minutes  Applying Next Coat 4 hours (key finish lightly with 600 grit,...

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