Industrial Wood Coatings - Theory and Practice 2009 (Malestrom).pdf

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PREFACE
This book addresses the factors responsible for the appearance and per-
formance of wood coatings in both domestic and industrial situations.
The term ‘wood coatings’ covers a broad range of products including
stains, clearcoats, topcoats and supporting ancillary products that may be
used indoors or outdoors. Major market sectors for w