Which Manufacturer Gives You the Best Finish?

Catalyzed lacquer gives a beautiful durable finish - One element of the finish is the material used. A catalyzed lacquer finish is the standard in the contract furniture industry. It is the finish used by all the local manufacturers and nearly all of the manufacturers back east. It is durable, stain resistant and can be field repaired. So, whose is best?

Woodtech Utilizes Three-dimensional Construction - So, why is Woodtech’s finish better  than the others? Most of the eastern manufacturers do flat-line finishing. Panels are finished on a conveyor system prior to assembly. Typically, this results in a very nice finish, but it also restricts the assembly process because the components come to the assembly area already finished. Furniture then has to be assembled using exposed fasteners; cleats and cam-locks. See below.

This is not the way Woodtech does it. Woodtech does three Dimensional finishing. We build the furniture first from top quality architectural solids and veneers and then our master finishers apply the finish to the fully assembled piece. This results in a more consistent application of stains and lacquers, and a better finish match from one element to another.

Applying the Wiping Stain by hand

Three dimensional finishing also results in stronger construction -Woodtech uses clamped lamello and spline joinery, which gives your client a stronger product –stronger bookcases with glued ¾” thick back panels, no exposed cleats in overhead cabinets, desks and credenzas with old fashioned glue  joinery that allows them to be moved without weakening joints and racking drawers. Also, notice the machined edges of the return and the desk. 

When assembled, they will fit perfectly. Look for that in the best quality case goods.

Three Dimensional Construction

Equally important; Woodtech applies the top coat of lacquer in a positive air flow environment; so the finish is virtually dust free.

Applying the final coat of lacquer

The end-result is a product that is beautifully finished and built like a tank!