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- Is There Such a Thing as Water-Based Varnish?Updated: July 2024 Varnish – it’s a word that has seen a lot of mileage over the centuries. It is perhaps the oldest type of coating chemistry man has kept in his artisan quiver of …
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Target Coatings, Inc., is a manufacturing company committed to the development and sale of high quality, ultra-low VOC, water-based wood finishes for the fine furniture, architectural and general woodworking industries. Since 1988, Target Coatings has been at the forefront of formulating water-based wood finishes that deliver the level of quality pros require with oil-based coatings, but without the hazards of traditional solvents. Fine craftsman and luthiers prefer Target Coatings water based finish for a high-quality, quick-drying finish that’s true to the tradition of their trade while delivering high-performance durability and rich color, tone and textural payoff.
As manufacturing chemists, it is our mission at Target Coatings to design and produce innovative solutions to modern wood finishing problems through the research and engineering of unique waterborne systems. Low VOC and HAPS-Free technologies are our primary focus.
Our flagship brand, EMTECH® water-based wood finish, provides a range of ultra-low VOC coatings including our top-selling EM6000 Water-based Acrylic Production Lacquer as well as water-based polyurethane, urethane, conversion varnish, pigmented top coats, sealers, primers, grain fillers and wood stains. Plus, the Target Coatings lab can custom tint EM6500 Bright White Pastel WB Lacquer to custom match any color.
Target Coatings can help you create the perfect look for any wood working project with our high quality, non-toxic, ultra-low VOC primers, stains, polyurethanes and lacquers. A favorite of pros and enthusiasts alike, Target Coatings water based finishes are durable, flexible, and safe.