Where can I find information on painting and finishing wood products?
• The USDA Forest Products Lab has a publication called the Wood Handbook that contains information regarding finishes for wood products. here’s is a link to the website where you can view this information online: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm Chapters 14 and 15 may provide information specific to your needs. Here’s the TOC for those chapters. Chapter 14 Wood Preservation (PDF 1.2 MB) Wood Preservatives Preservative Effectiveness Effect of Species on Penetration Preparation of Timber for Treatment Application of Preservatives Handling and Seasoning of Timber After Treatment Quality Assurance for Treated Wood Chapter 15 Finishing of Wood (PDF 2.2 MB) Factors Affecting Finish Performance Control of Water or Moisture in Wood Types of Exterior Wood Finishes Application of Wood Finishes Finish Failure or Discoloration Finishing of Interior Wood Finishes for Items Used for Food Wood Cleaners and Brighteners Paint Strippers Lead-Based Paint The Forest Produc
he USDA Forest Products Lab has a publication called the Wood Handbook that contains information regarding finishes for wood products. here’s is a link to the website where you can view this information online: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm Chapters 14 and 15 may provide information specific to your needs. Here’s the TOC for those chapters.
