Wood Finishing Systems For Every Residential Need

Sherwin-Williams Offers Most Extensive Line of Wood Stains And Related Products in the Industry

(ORLANDO – January 13, 2005) – Whether it be decks, doors, baseboard trim or fine custom cabinetry, Sherwin-Williams has a wood finishing system for all of your residential requirements. These products include coatings that provide a rich, quality interior finish in a fraction of the time; beautify and protect the exterior against harsh weather and environmental factors; and meet the needs of professional wood craftsmen.

Unparalleled Interior Wood Finishing

Wood Classics™ Interior Wood Finishing System provides a total solution to the complex staining challenges builders and painting contractors face today.  Fast drying Wood Classics stains are thicker and more uniform across a wide variety of woods than conventional stains.  Contractors can save time, boost productivity and cut costs without sacrificing quality because the stain and two topcoats can be applied in just one day.  Wood Classics offers eight package colors and a wide range of more than 40 colors available through Sherwin-Williams exclusive tint base system – including eight FUN STAIN colors.

The Sher-Wood® Wood Coating System from Sherwin-Williams addresses the special finishing needs of professional wood craftsmen.  For those who view each job more like a work of art, the Sher-Wood Wood Coating System includes the most complete line of stains, sealers and topcoats in the industry.  In fact, with more than 50 different formulated colors and a color match system that delivers custom stains quickly and easily, no other coatings company offers more products and services to help professional wood finishers succeed.  The line includes BAC Wiping Stain, vinyl sealers, a variety of high-performance non-yellowing lacquers and a Water White Conversion Varnish.

Premium Exterior Wood Finishing

DeckScapes™, a Top-Quality Line of Deck Finishing Products from Sherwin-Williams, offers the most comprehensive selection of deck aesthetic and performance solutions available today.  Exclusive technology from Sherwin-Williams makes DeckScapes™ the top choice among building professionals and painting contractors who want to offer their customers superior adhesion, greater durability and long-lasting curb appeal.  DeckScapes includes a Waterborne Semi-Transparent Stain, as well as a Waterborne Solid Color Stain that offer excellent single-coat coverage even when applied over composite decks.  DeckScapes Semi-Transparent and Solid Color Stains keep their color longer than other competitive products and have superior durability.

WoodScapes™ Semi-Transparent and Solid Color House Stains are the first water based house stains to outperform solvent based.  This breakthrough stain technology offers warranted durability and color retention, and maintains a rich, quality finish that lasts for years -- long after most oil-based stains have begun to crack or fade.  WoodScapes Premium House Stains are well-suited for use on vertical wood siding, trim, shakes and shingles, and can be applied in temperatures as low as 35°F – lengthening the production season and helping to close sales faster.  WoodScapes Premium House Stains apply easily and clean up quickly, minimizing crew time and related labor costs. 

For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of painting contractors, designers, specifiers, property managers and builders.  Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice.  3,000 stores and 1,500 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America’s largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.

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