In Part 1 of this article, I discussed how to set up a temporary spray finishing area in your shop. For those who want to take the next step, in today’s video (above) I’ll show you a few ways to make a wood finishing spray booth for your shop. Keep in mind, these are four …
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Rodda Paint is now stocking Emtech…and we’re celebrating ! 🍾 And if you’re based in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Montana, you may be jumping for joy, too. Yes, Rodda Paint is now stocking Emtech water based finishes in select stores in OR, WA, ID and MT. Here is the contact info for the initial list …
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Have you ever needed to set up a temporary spray finishing area in your shop? If you’ve read my previous Target Coatings blog posts and/or follow me on social media, you know I have a spray booth in my shop. But that wasn’t always the case. And based on discussions I’ve had with lots of …
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The number one question I’m asked is… “Can I apply your water based finish over oil-based stain?” As you’ll see in the video above, the answer is… YES! And I’ll show you exactly how to do it. It’s not complicated, but there are some steps that must be performed in the right way… And in …
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One of the questions I’m asked, time and again, is how to go about choosing an HVLP turbine spray finishing system. So I’ve decided to give my spin on this important question – without resorting to too much technical detail – in the hopes that it’ll help those of you how are deciding which system …
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You know the drill: You’ve invested a lot of time designing and crafting what has the makings of one of the best pieces you’ve ever made. After finishing the entire piece, you realize all too late that some parts are lighter in color or have a different tone. Or perhaps one panel or even the …
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This is the third and final installment covering the Target Coatings timeline up to 2022. We’re celebrating our 34th year exclusively making water based wood finishes, and I finally shot the much-requested videos on how we got started in this challenging but rewarding niche, and how we’ve been able to grow and maintain our loyal …
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In Part 1 of this post, we covered what wood finish shading is, why you would want to use it, how to prepare your surface, and how to prepare your finish. If you missed it, you can find it here. Today, we’ll cover the best way to prepare your spray equipment, spraying technique, and topcoat …
In case the announcement slipped past you a few days ago, this year we are celebrating our 34th year! 🎂 In response to (repeated) customer requests, I finally shot some quick videos explaining how we got started and how we’ve been able to grow and maintain our loyal customers lo these many years! If you …
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Okay. I get it. Wood finish shading is a special effect you won’t want to use on every project. But when you’re looking to add a bit of pizazz and punch to a piece, it can be a real game changer. I have a hunch that once you’ve read through this article and realize just …
