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Ultra Penetrating NGR DYE – JET BLACK The beautiful deep JET BLACK Dye (Behlen Formula) is back in production and SHIPPING. Available here: in Pints, Quarts, Gallons Ultra® Penetrating NGR (Non Grain Raising) DYE. Excellent fade & UV resistance. Intermix to arrive at custom colors. Reduce color intensity with Shellac Solvent Denatured Alcohol. See: […]
Shellac.net Wood Finish SupplyAn Authorized Mohawk Distributor As of June 1st 2019 the H.Behlen Finishing Products were transitioned to the Mohawk Finishing label. Not every product was included in the transition, in that there are good Mohawk equivalents for those items. Products that have been made using the same formula for years will be co-labeled […]
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply & MERIT Industries Mohawkfinishsupply.com Authorized Mohawk Distributor 2325 #A First Street, Napa CA 94559 We are (most of the time) Open 5 days .. 10:00 to 5:00 & Saturdays – by Appointment. 707-226-3623 We invite you to stop by our showroom when you’re in the Napa area. We are located […]
This MOHAWK DVD is designed to teach the most up-to-date wood finishing and repair methods in the industry. Beginners in finish repair and the professional touch-up technician will find this a valuable tool for learning and reviewing the latest in furniture service procedures. “Better than any book for the subjects covered!” “It’s Packed with useful […]
Aerosol Musts Please Read: Get Top Results from your Aerosols Storage for use: 65° F – 85° F. – Store Out of the direct sun. Shake Well before each use. To Understand How Important shaking and clearing the tube is, Please See: Clear the Tube Before Using an Aerosol For New Cans: Shake Well 2 […]
Proper use of Light will Improve your Finish & enable you to really SEE what you are looking at. Lighting for shop work and finish room areas, and its correct use, is important for obtaining high quality good looking finishes.
Large Moving HD Rubber Bands as Clamps A creative “outside the box” application of Large Rubber Bands designed to secure moving blankets. from Jay Rosen — www.Facebook.com/NorthCoastFIX I purchased these “heavy duty rubber bands” to secure moving blankets around furniture. I use them for all types of projects. Especially helpful for gluing up odd shaped […]
DVD de retoque y reparación de madera Wood Touch Up & Repair DVD – SPANISH El sistema de entrenamiento iteractivo de Mohawk está diseñado para entrenarlo a Ud. a hacer retoques y arreglos sobre productos de madera haciendo uso de las técnicas más avanzadas que existen al respecto en esta industria. Este video interactivo incluye […]
Solving Common Wood Finishing Problems (Recommended reading for all finishers) Regardless of your finish of choice, water or solvent based, both modern and traditional coatings require many of the same considerations for application success. First: • Select a recommended finish to meet the project requirements. • Read The Directions. Most finishes work best at around […]
1 – Q: Shellac is an old-fashioned, outdated finish. A: No, Shellac is all natural, organic, child safe. Shellac has more modern features and ‘green’ benefits than any other wood finish in the world. 2 – Q: Shellac turns ugly and dark as it ages. A: Shellac is naturally UV-resistant and does not yellow or […]