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Varnishes are post-catalyzed, acid version varnish developed for a variety cause of its overall resistance proper-
cured varnishes formulated for high of interior woodwork. ties, Canguard Titanium is recom-
build and superior performance. They This series, the company says, pro- mended for kitchen cabinets, bath-
are, Axalta asserts, easy to apply and vides excellent hiding and is fast dry- room vanities and furniture.
offer superior scratch, mar, chemical ing. It also has excellent flexibility and Gemini Coatings also has a wide
and moisture resistance, along with yellowing resistance as well as mar range of varnishes and lacquers. A re-
excellent UV resistance. and chemical resistance. cent introduction is its Nexus products,
“This product passes all KCMA per- It is specifically designed to be used which the company describes as “a
formance standards when properly ap- over Canprime primers, but it may also new generation of pre-catalyzed lac-
plied as a self seal system or with a be used over solid wood surfaces. Can- quers specifically designed to combine
companion sealer,” the company says. prime is an acid cured, post catalyzed, ease of use with exceptional durabil-
The finish must be sanded between white primer formulated for interior ity.” The products are offered in flat,
coats for proper adhesion. No more use on MDF and solid woodwork. Be- satin, semi-gloss and gloss finishes.
than three coats at three to four wet
mils per coat should be applied when
it is used as a self seal system. Maxi-
mum film thickness of the total coating
system must not exceed four dry mils.
Canlak, which took the 2020 prize
for Best Specialty Wood Coatings Man-
ufacturer in Canada, has a full range
of solvent-based lacquers and var-
nishes, as well as pre-catalyzed and
post-catalyzed lacquers. It also offers
conversion varnishes.
“We have developed a complete
line of conventional nitrocellulose
products,” the company says, “with
options ranging from opaque to trans-
parent finishes. Our products have ex-
cellent non-yellowing properties, and
were designed to dry rapidly.”
Further, Canlak adds, the products
are all designed to respect the most
recent VOC and HAP regulations. The
primary areas of application are fin-
ishing of kitchen cabinets, furniture,
and similar wood articles.
As one example, its Canguard Var-
nish Series 2358 product is a clear,
acid-cured conversion varnish used as
a topcoat for interior woodworking.
In addition to non-yellowing proper-
ties, it reportedly offers excellent mois-
ture and chemical resistance.
The series can be used over any of
the company’s vinyl or post-catalyzed
sealers. It can also be used as a self-
seal system, providing high clarity. It
is also claimed to be easy to sand and
fast drying.
For white varnishes, Canlak has its
Canguard Titanium Series 3357-1XX.
This is a high solid, post-catalyzed con-

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