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WATER BASED WOOD FINISHES FOR ALL YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND DIY WOODWORKING PROJECTS

Water Based Universal Sanding Sealer
  • Water-clear, ultra-low VOC formula
  • Ideal for domestic and exotic woods
  • Perfect for residential and commercial applications
  • Excellent for challenging substrate coverage
Water Based Primer, Surfacer, Filler
  • Fast hiding power, high solids, good stain-blocking properties
  • Produces a smooth, grain filled, non-textured surface
  • Great for use on open grained wood, MDF, and high quality plywood
Water Based Clear Lacquers
  • Excellent all-purpose utility finish
  • Easy to apply, ultra-low VOC
  • No harmful fumes – no dangerous catalysts
  • Designed for residential and commercial applications
  • Perfect for residential furniture, case goods, and custom work
Water Based Varnishes
  • Warm color tone and durability
  • Rapid drying, Ultra-Low VOC, and HAPS-Free
  • Super easy to apply by spray, roller, or brush
  • Environmentally sustainable
Water Based Urethanes
  • Highest quality interior/exterior rated coating
  • Water based, non-yellowing, clear polyurethane finish
  • Clear, non-yellowing, exterior grade clear finish
  • Perfect for high moisture and sunlight exposed environments
Water Based Pigmented Lacquers
  • Sustainable, easy to apply and  ultra-low VOC
  • Can be factory tinted to match popular paint brands or custom colors
  • Excellent hiding power on solid wood, high quality plywood veneers, MDF, and previously painted surfaces
Water Based Stains
  • Excellent wetting and color transfer
  • Ultra-low VOC content
  • 100% biodegradable
  • Fade resistant
  • Perfect alone or as a base for a custom stain
Water Based Additives
  • Enhance the durability, water and chemical resistance of Emtech waterborne coatings
  • Allows extra time to maintain wet edge for brush or spray application
Water Based Universal Sanding Sealer
  • Water-clear, ultra-low VOC formula
  • Ideal for domestic and exotic woods
  • Perfect for residential and commercial applications
  • Excellent for challenging substrate coverage
Water Based Primer, Surfacer, Filler
  • Fast hiding power, high solids, good stain-blocking properties
  • Produces a smooth, grain filled, non-textured surface
  • Great for use on open grained wood, MDF, and high quality plywood
Water Based Clear Lacquers
  • Excellent all-purpose utility finish
  • Easy to apply, ultra-low VOC
  • No harmful fumes – no dangerous catalysts
  • Designed for residential and commercial applications
  • Perfect for residential furniture, case goods, and custom work
Water Based Varnishes
  • Warm color tone and durability
  • Rapid drying, Ultra-Low VOC, and HAPS-Free
  • Super easy to apply by spray, roller, or brush
  • Environmentally sustainable
Water Based Urethanes
  • Highest quality interior/exterior rated coating
  • Water based, non-yellowing, clear polyurethane finish
  • Clear, non-yellowing, exterior grade clear finish
  • Perfect for high moisture and sunlight exposed environments
Water Based Pigmented Lacquers
  • Sustainable, easy to apply and  ultra-low VOC
  • Can be factory tinted to match popular paint brands or custom colors
  • Excellent hiding power on solid wood, high quality plywood veneers, MDF, and previously painted surfaces
Water Based Stains
  • Excellent wetting and color transfer
  • Ultra-low VOC content
  • 100% biodegradable
  • Fade resistant
  • Perfect alone or as a base for a custom stain
Water Based Additives
  • Enhance the durability, water and chemical resistance of Emtech waterborne coatings
  • Allows extra time to maintain wet edge for brush or spray application

Professional grade, fully cured finish with true, 2K durability in as little as 24 hours. No toxic catalysts.

Standing, Sitewide Discounts Up to 30%*, priority access to new products, and more. If you are a professional wood finisher or a high-volume “pro consumer,” we invite you to apply

DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY:

OUR BESTSELLING WATER BASED WOOD STAINS, VARNISHES, AND LACQUERS

EM6500 WB PIGMENTED LACQUER

“Exceeded my expectations
— ADAM E.
EM8000cv WB CONVERSION VARNISH

always produces impeccable results.”
— THOMAS F.
EM6000cv WB PRODUCTION LACQUER

“Perfectthis is our go to lacquer.”
— TYLER R.

 

 
 
 

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TIPS, TECHNIQUES & WATER BASED WOOD FINISHES FAQS

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 polyurethaneurethaneconversion varnishpigmented top coatssealersprimersgrain 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.

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