Sher-wood Finishing Systems Offer the Best in Quality, Durability and Color Selection

Sherwin-Williams Line of Wood Stains and Related Products is Most Extensive in the Industry

(CLEVELAND – May 31, 2005) – Sherwin-Williams pays special attention to the finishing needs of the professional craftsmen – woodwork and cabinet finishers, furniture builders and creators of wood novelty items – with its Sher-Wood® Finishing Systems, which include the most complete line of stains, sealers and topcoats in the industry.  In fact, no other coatings company offers more products and services for professional wood finishing.

Sher-Wood® Finishing Systems have more than 50 different formulated colors and a color match system that delivers custom stains quickly and easily.  The line includes BAC wiping stain, vinyl sealers, a variety of high-performance non-yellowing lacquers and a water white conversion varnish.

Sher-Wood® BAC Wiping Stain offers penetration, workability, high performance and can accept custom colorants, providing customers with the opportunity to have custom stain matching done in Sherwin-Williams stores. This product can be sprayed, wiped or brushed on, is fast drying (can be recoated in one hour) and is HAPS compliant.

Sher-Wood® Vinyl Sealers are designed to go over Sher-Wood BAC Wiping Stain to seal and protect the stain and contribute to build and clarity.  Any of the Sher-Wood solvent-based topcoats can be used with these vinyl sealers.  Sher-Wood Vinyl Sealers, which include a fast-dry formula and a 24% solids formula, have superior moisture resistance over nitrocellulose lacquer sealers, create a sandable and smooth finish for topcoats, can be catalyzed for use under catalyzed topcoats and are HAPS compliant.

Sher-Wood® Hi-build Lacquer is a clear topcoat for a high-build smooth appearance with fewer applications.  It has excellent adhesion over vinyl sealers and cold check resistance.  This product is ideal for wood novelties, is dry to the touch in 10 minutes and can be recoated in an hour.  It produces good build and is HAPS compliant.

Other topcoats in the line include: Sher-Wood® Moisture Resistant Lacquer, Sher-Wood® CAB Acrylic Lacquer, Sher-Wood® Lacquer (Pre-Catalyzed), Sher-Wood® Pre-Cat Acrylic Conversion Lacquer and Sher-Wood® Water White Conversion Varnish.

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.  A network of 3,000 stores and 1,500 sales representatives makes 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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