Eco-friendly Wood Finishing Products, by Eco Smart Coatings™
Eco Smart Coatings™supports the woodworking industry with environmentally friendly “Green” technology that enables our customers to lower their carbon footprint while also enhancing quality, shortening production time and lowering emissions and employee’s exposure to Hazardous Air Pollutants (H.A.P.S.) or volatile organic compounds (V.O.C’s). Eco Smart Coatings™ accomplishes this by offering low to no V.O.C. UV curable, Water Base and Dual Cure finishes that enable our customers to comply with strict emission requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), Greenseal, and LEED.
"Our mouldings are finished with environmentally / eco-friendly coatings by Eco Smart Coatings™. We utilize both a water based coating and a low V.O.C.100% Solids Acrylate UV finish which is incredibly durable, smooth and consistent. It's chemical, water and scratch resistant" ~ Nickell Moulding Company, Unmatched Quality Since 1981
Eco-friendly UV Curable Products
• 100% Solids Vacuum Coat Finishes
• 100% Solids Sprayable Finishes
• 100% Solids Roll Coat Finishes
• Paints
• Primers
• Stains
Eco-friendly Water Based Products
• Paints
Eco-friendly UV Curable Topcoats and Self Sealing Systems
• 100% Solids Vacuum Coat Finishes
• 100% Solids Sprayable Finishes
• Paints
Tinted versions of clear wood topcoats are available as well as an infinite range of colors available with the pigmented wood topcoats.
GL-5820 is a urethane acrylate composition that can be used as its own sealer. It is very sandable and has excellent adhesion when applied over itself. GL-5820 exhibits uniform coverage when applied to a sealed wood surface and it also exhibits a fast cure speed. GL-5820 has been designed for vacuum coating application and can be modified for other applications including spray and roll coating. It is very durable with a balance of superior hardness and flexibility required for wood coatings.
GL-5830 Series are UV curable aliphatic urethane wood topcoats that exhibit a high degree of gloss, clarity and non-yellowing properties. They have been designed to be easily sprayed, dipped, or brushed and have excellent leveling properties. They have also been used successfully in flow coat applications. The GL-5830 series are all high solids coatings and are engineered to be very impact resistant and durable with exceptional scuff and mar resistance. They are ultra low V.O.C. and H.A.P. UV topcoats, and exhibits excellent coverage on a number of wood substrates especially pool cues, furniture, and musical instruments. GL-5832 FRB is unique in providing excellent fire retardant properties.
GL-5881 is an epoxy acrylate composition designed specifically for roll coat application of furniture and cabinet components. GL-5881 exhibits excellent flow, leveling, and adhesion when applied over the GL-5421 UV wood sealer, although GL-5881 is often used as its own sealer. The GL-5881 topcoat is ultra low V.O.C.'s and H.A.P.'s. It exhibits a fast cure speed and the resulting product has excellent adhesion and durability. It provides a balance of superior hardness and flexibility, required for wood coatings.
GL-5891 is a polyester acrylate designed for self-sealing spray and vacuum coat applications. It exhibits excellent flow and leveling and is an excellent choice for architectural moldings, millwork, doors, and cabinet panels where a natural finish is desired without high build appearance. It exhibits a fast cure speed and the resulting product has excellent adhesion and durability. It provides a balance of superior hardness and flexibility, required for wood coatings.
GL-5893 is a polyester acrylate composition designed for roll coat applications. It is ideal for decorative panel finishing and can be modified to provide high to low sheen. It has also been successfully used as its own sealer. This system provides a smooth, uniform coverage and great adhesion. The GL-5893 topcoat is ultra low V.O.C.'s and H.A.P.'s. It exhibits a fast cure speed and the resulting product has excellent adhesion and durability. It provides a balance of superior hardness and flexibility, required for wood coatings.
GL-5895 was designed for general finishing and can be used as a self-sealing spray coat system. It is unique in being adaptable for low sheen applications without the tendency to exhibit orange peel. It is very economical and is also an excellent choice for architectural moldings, millwork, doors, and cabinet panels where a natural finish is desired without high build appearance. It exhibits a fast cure speed and the resulting product has excellent adhesion and durability. It provides a balance of superior hardness and flexibility, required for wood coatings.
GL-5896 is an adaptation of the GL-5895 but is slightly lower in fluid viscosity for very low surface build per coat. It atomizes well and serves similar wood products to those served by the GL-5895.
GL-5897 is a clear acrylate coating that is nonyellowing upon cure and is typically applied over white primers and topcoats. It is ultra low in VOC’s and is near zero in HAP’s. GL-5897 exhibits excellent flow and leveling and exhibits uniform coverage when applied over a primed or sealed wood surface. It is typically applied by spray, vacuum, or mist coating methods.
GL-5973 and GL-5974 are pigmented UV curable compositions and are available in a broad base of colors. The series offer excellent cure speeds and excellent adhesion to a variety of wood substrates. These products also exhibit excellent adhesion to themselves, provided the surface is abraded prior to the application of additional coats. It is common to see applications to poplar, basswood, birch and other paint grade wood surfaces. They are low in VOC’s and HAP’s and can be modified to exhibit a wide range of gloss values.
100% Solids Roll Coat Finishes | Eco-friendly UV Curable Topcoats and Self Seal Systems
Tinted versions of the available clear wood topcoats are available as well as an infinite range of colors available with the pigmented wood topcoats.
GL-5801 and GL-5802 UV wood topcoats are epoxy acrylate compositions specifically engineered for roll coat application and can be custom configured for specific production capability. They provide smooth, uniform coverage and gloss can be adjusted to accommodate specific requirements. They exhibit good adhesion to wood sealers as well as good inter-coat adhesion for additional coats that may be applied. GL-5421 UV wood sealer is highly recommended as the base seal coat although they can be used in self-sealing processes.
GL-5801 and GL-5802 UV wood topcoats are ultra low in VOC’s and HAP’s and cure fast. They are very durable coatings but the GL-5802 is enhanced to provide maximum abrasion resistance. Further, they can be modified with ceramic media for maximum hardness and wear resistance typical of the finest wood flooring products.
Dual Cure Finishes | Eco-friendly Dual Cure UV Topcoats and Self Seal Systems
GL-8880 Waterborne UV Curable Sealer/Topcoat is an excellent choice for low build, conventional lacquer appearance finishing. This hybrid technology allows surface build similar to waterborne coatings with the chemical and physical resistance of UV curables. The water content must be evaporated followed by UV curing. The GL-8880 can be used as a self sealing system or may be applied over either the GL-2470 or GL-4400 sealers. It is ideal for doors, cabinet panels, flat panels, 3D woodwork, moldings, millwork, etc. The GL-8880 can be applied by spray, vacuum, curtain or roll coating methods.
GL-8890 Waterborne UV Curable Sealer/Topcoat is a pigmented paint version of the GL-8880, ideal for doors, cabinet panels, flat panels, 3D woodwork, moldings, millwork, etc.
Eco-friendly UV Curable High Build Vacuum Coat Filler
GL-5513 MDF Wood Vacuum Filler/Sealer is an excellent choice when a high build is needed to fill very rough or porous surfaces. GL-5513 MDF/Wood Vacuum Filler/Sealer is very easy to sand or prepare for topcoat. GL-5513 MDF/Wood Vacuum Filler/Sealer allows for excellent adhesion of nearly all water and solvent borne paints and topcoats.
Eco-friendly UV Stains
GL-2240 Waterborne Wood Stain Series performs similarly to and provides all the benefits of the GL-2200 series stains but is engineered to be universal for use with waterborne, UV curable and conventional sealers and topcoats.
UV Curable Adhesion Promoter
When working with oily wood species or wood species containing substantial sap and pitch, the use of the GL-8360 TieCoat as a surface pretreatment will promote the adhesion of the UV sealer and topcoat applied.
GL-8360 TieCoat can also be used as a stain base when non natural colors are needed.
Eco-friendly UV Curable Wood Sealers
Sealers can also be effectively tinted for specialty requirements.
GL-5420 UV Curable Wood Sealer is a spray or vacuum coat sealer that coats wood well, penetrates, and seals a wide variety of pore structures in wood. It is a urethane acrylate composition and permits smooth, uniform coverage, with good adhesion of subsequently applied UV topcoats.
GL-5420 UV Curable Wood Sealer is an ultra low V.O.C. and ultra low H.A.P. sealer that is very sandable and minimizes grain raise. It has an excellent cure response, curing at a line speed of 50 FPM with one 300 WPI lamp. It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of UV wood topcoats.
GL-5421 UV Sealer is very similar to the GL-5420 composition but has been modified to apply well via roll coat methods. It retains all of the properties of the GL-5420 including ultra low VOC’s and HAP’s, fast cure response, minimal grain raise and ease of sanding.
GL-5493 UV curable sealer is a polyester acrylate composition that is formulated for roll coat applications. This sealer is economical and exhibits excellent cure rates when applied from thin film deposits to thicknesses up to 3 mils. It has found use as an excellent sanding sealer for hardwood floor applications.
Eco-friendly UV Curable Primers
GL-5010 UV curable white wood primer coats wood well, offering good sealing properties required for any base coat. It also provides excellent hide at thin coats of 1-2 mils. It exhibits a fast cure speed for an opaque coating. Typical cure speeds are 40-50 FPM with a 400 WPI Fusion "H" type bulb. It is an ultra low V.O.C. and zero H.A.P. primer, offering the ultimate in environmental compliance! A variety of water based and UV curable topcoats exhibit excellent adhesion when applied to a surface primed with the GL-5010. It can also be used as a satin finish topcoat when a second coat is applied. It is recommended that it be applied by spray or vacuum coating methods although other methods may be appropriate.
Eco-friendly Waterborne Wood Topcoats
Tinted versions of the available clear wood topcoats are available as well as an infinite range of colors available with the pigmented wood topcoats.
GL-2870 is an outstanding water based, self-crosslinking acrylic topcoat. This topcoat has a very smooth and clear appearance and is very low in V.O.C. and zero in H.A.P. levels. GL-2870 is a great all purpose topcoat, tough enough for furniture, cabinets, doors and millwork applications. GL-2870 may be applied over itself or over the GL-2470 sealer for best performance. GL-2870 topcoat is designed for either air dry or forced dry via IR or hot air. GL-2870 waterborne wood topcoat may be applied by spray, brush, vacuum, or roll coating methods. Dry times are fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes).
GL-2871 is a waterborne topcoat comprised of the same chemistry as the GL-2870 topcoat and, therefore, has the same physical surface characteristics. GL-2871 has been modified for curtain and flow coat applications.
GL-4800 waterborne topcoat is a unique polyurethane coating that is low in V.O.C. and zero in H.A.P. It has been specifically formulated to provide the highest clarity of any waterborne topcoat, providing excellent depth of image with no residual haze or milky appearance observed. Its other features include hardness, scratch and abrasion resistance, chemical and water resistance and excellent adhesion. It is ideal for hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets, and all architectural woodwork. It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes) with maximum hardness within 3-7 days. GL-4800 is available in satin, semi-gloss, gloss finish and custom sheens upon request. Formulated to be low in V.O.C.'s, GL-4800 will meet the maximum level of environmental compliance including SCAQMD, Greenseal and LEED's requirements. For optimum performance the surface application should be sealed with GL-2471, GL-2400, GL-2870 or an initial application of GL-4800 itself. Application methods include spray, brush, vacuum, roll, curtain and others.
GL-4820 topcoat is similar to the GL-4800 polyurethane topcoat but has been specifically designed for use on vertical surfaces as it provides excellent sag resistance up to an 8 mil coating application! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes) with maximum hardness within 3-7 days. Formulated specifically for low V.O.C.'s, GL-4820 as the GL-4800 meets the maximum level of environmental compliance.
GL-4850 topcoat is an outstanding aliphatic urethane topcoat, specifically formulated to provide the highest clarity of any water based topcoat, with no residual haze or milky appearance observed. This high quality, non-yellowing topcoat combines a low V.O.C. and zero H.A.P. content with outstanding physical properties, such as hardness, scratch and abrasion resistance, chemical and water resistance and excellent adhesion. This is an extremely durable coating used in hardwood floor, furniture, cabinet, door and millwork companies. The aliphatic self-cross linking nature provides excellent resistance to UV energy which causes wood and other coatings to yellow over time. Add the GL-Cat 115 optional crosslinker and this aliphatic urethane can be used on high traffic areas including sports floor applications! Application methods include spray, brush, vacuum, roll, curtain and others.
GL-4852 topcoat is an outstanding aliphatic urethane topcoat, specifically formulated to provide the highest clarity of any water based topcoat, with no residual haze or milky appearance observed. It is very similar to GL-4850 in terms of coating properties and performance. GL-4852 is the air dry version of the GL-4850 and has been designed to be applied over pigmented or porous surfaces.
GL-6800 is an exterior wood topcoat for Semi-Transparent finishing. It offers low V.O.C.'s and zero H.A.P.'s and has been specifically formulated to provide the ultimate in exterior weather resistance. Its other features include flexibility, water resistance and excellent adhesion. GL-6800 will meet the maximum level of environmental compliance and is recommended to be used as a system with the GL-6400 ultra low V.O.C. exterior wood sealer. GL-6800 topcoat can be applied using many methods including spray, brush and roller.
Eco-friendly Waterborne Wood Sealers
GL-2400 waterborne wood sealer is an ultra low V.O.C and zero H.A.P sealer intended for all interior wood surface applications. It minimizes the grain raise effect typically seen with other waterborne sealers! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes). The sandability of the GL-2400 is excellent. It dusts up well and does not gum up in sandpaper. It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoats including waterborne, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, or vacuum coating methods although other methods may be appropriate. The GL-2400 waterborne wood sealer works remarkably well for vertical surfaces.
GL-2440 waterborne black wood sealer has similar performance to GL-2400. It provides a dense black, opaque appearance and is suitable for interior wood surfaces. It is also ideal for those surfaces that are not necessarily viewed directly but need to have the appearance and function of being sealed or treated.
GL-2470 waterborne wood sealer is a self-crosslinking sealer that provides water and chemical resistance, ease in sanding, and exceptional clarity in the final finish. It is also low in VOC's, zero in HAP's and minimizes the grain raise effect typically seen with other waterborne coatings! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes). It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoats including solvent based, waterborne, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, or vacuum coating methods although other methods may be appropriate. It is also available in a flame retardant version, GL-2470FR.
GL-4400 waterborne wood sealer is an ultra low V.O.C and zero H.A.P sealer intended for all interior wood surface applications. It minimizes grain raise effect typically seen with other waterborne sealers! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes). It dusts up well and does not gum up in the sandpaper. It provides a clear, amber tone appearance and provides an ideal surface for the application of GL-4800 urethane topcoat. It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, or vacuum coating methods although other methods may be appropriate. It is also available in a flame retardant version, GL-4400FR.
GL-4420 waterborne wood sealer is an ultra low V.O.C and zero H.A.P sealer intended for all interior wood surface applications. This is similar to the GL-4400 sealer, except the viscosity has been modified to have improved sag resistance for application to vertical surfaces. The GL-4420 minimizes grain raise effect typically seen with other waterborne sealers! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes). It dusts up well and does not gum up in the sandpaper. It provides a clear, amber tone appearance and provides an ideal surface for the application of the GL-4820 urethane topcoat. It is recommended that it be applied by spray or brush coating methods although other methods may be appropriate.
GL-6400 waterborne wood sealer is based on exterior grade acrylic polymers and the use of UV absorbers to ensure color fastness. GL-6400 also contains a fungicide/mildewcide to protect and preserve the quality of the wood being sealed. As a system with the GL-6800 topcoats, the lasting beauty of exterior wood structures is maintained. It has also been found to be compatible with most other quality exterior topcoats.
Eco-friendly Waterborne Wood Primers
03.4001 PurePrime™ MDF & Millwork Primer - PurePrime™ MDF & Millwork Primer / waterborne wood primer is an Ultra Low V.O.C. Formaldehyde Free plus Isocyanate Free and Zero H.A.P. primer that minimizes grain raise typically seen with other waterborne primers! It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 15 to 30 minutes). It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoats including solvent based, waterbased, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It possesses sanding properties that are truly remarkable and yield surface smoothness that must be experienced to believe.
GL-2001 waterborne wood primer is an Ultra Low V.O.C. and Zero H.A.P. primer that minimizes grain raise typically seen with other waterborne primers! It is popular in it's original white color but is available in other colors upon request. It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 10 to 15 minutes). It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoats including solvent based, water based, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It possesses sanding properties that are truly remarkable and yield surface smoothness that must be experienced to believe. It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, vacuum coating, roller coating, flow coating or curtain coating methods although other methods may be appropriate. The GL-2001 is intended for general wood priming applications and is an excellent choice for MDF surfaces.
GL-2002 waterborne wood primer is an Ultra Low V.O.C. and Zero H.A.P. primer that has been specifically designed to conform to the requirements of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) specifications. Also available in a multitude of color options, it dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 10 to 15 minutes). It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoat paints including solvent based, water based, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It possesses sanding properties that are truly remarkable and yield surface smoothness that must be experienced to believe. It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, vacuum coating, roller coating, flow coating, or curtain coating methods although other methods may be appropriate.
GL-2003 waterborne wood primer is an Ultra Low V.O.C. and Zero H.A.P. primer that minimizes grain raise typically seen with other waterborne primers! It is popular in it's original white color but is available in other colors upon request. It dries fast at normal room temperatures and humidity (within 10 to 15 minutes). It also performs remarkably well with a wide variety of topcoats including solvent based, water based, radiation cured, and high solid coatings! It is also very storage stable and will not exhibit a significant increase in viscosity over time. It is recommended that it be applied by spray, brush, vacuum coating, roller coating, flow coating or curtain coating methods although other methods may be appropriate. The GL-2003 is intended for general wood priming applications.
Eco-friendly Waterborne Stains
GL-2200 stain series is ultra low in V.O.C.'s and H.A.P.'s. They are applied by wiping, spraying, or dipping and then easily wiped to create a uniform shade of the desired color. The GL-2200 stain series dries remarkably fast - usually within 15 minutes. It is also ready for sealing with any of the clear GL-2400 series waterborne wood sealers immediately after application, making the entire finishing process faster and more efficient.
GL-2220 stain series is ultra low in V.O.C.'s and H.A.P.'s. They also may be applied by wiping, spraying, or dipping and then easily wiped to create a uniform shade of the desired color. This stain series differs from the GL-2200 series in that it has been designed for slow dry applications. The GL-2220 stains are ideal for staining large pieces such as doors, table tops, etc., or other applications that may require more water based sealers upon completion of drying. A minimum of two hours is required for stain dry time before sealer application under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
GL-2230 stain series is ultra low in V.O.C.'s and contains zero H.A.P.'s. This series of stains may be applied by wiping, spraying, or dipping and then easily wiped to create a uniform shade of the desired color. This stain is re-workable in that it can be reapplied over a stained surface that has already dried without resulting in any lap marks.
GL-2240 stain series performs similarly to and provides all the benefits of the GL-2200 series stains but is engineered to be universal for use with waterborne, UV curable and conventional sealers and topcoats.
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