Moulding finishing processes

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There are many steps that lead a moulded piece of wood to become a finished product.

  • Sanding

Serves to smoothen edges and blend woodgrains.

  • Painting

An exterior coat that adds color and effect.

  • Patina Process

By definition, to make look old.

  • Waxing

Used to give a worn appearance with different colors.

  • Gesso Process

Exterior covering that gives the appearance of Plastic.

  • UV Process

Curing process that repels water from absorbing.

  • Compo Process

Process that adds fine design by the use of a wheel and soft material that hardens to form the profile.

  • Foiling

Allows for pin strips and various other finish touches to moulding.

  • Wrapping

Paper laminate is applied to give the appearance of wood or any other pattern, as desired.

  • Scrapping

Profile is scrapped to give appearance of cuts and scratches.

  • Embossing

Pattern is burned on profile in the shape of the special wheel that has a matching pattern.

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