Surface Preparation

The substrate must be prepared by either a suitable quality of planing or where this is not sufficient to provide a smooth finish for subsequent coatings, then we would recommend the surface is prepared by sanding with abrasives between P120 and P180. Ensure the substrate is clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, grease, silicone and wax.

Minor irregularities in wood, like cracks and permissible knots should be repaired. Anker Stuy provide the19-0257 Ankolux Woodfiller, for this purpose. This is a fast drying, solvent free all-round filler for indoor and outdoor, for filling defects with a maximum dimension of 2mm.

For larger repairs of damaged areas greater than 2mm then a traditional two component filler may be used. Always check that these materials are compatible by coating a test area that has been filled with these materials.

Where larger fills are required we also provide 20-0288 Ankolux Wood Repair A solvent-free epoxy-based wood repair that doesn’t shrink. Ideal for repairing large defects.

Equipment cleaning

Clean equipment is essential to the smooth running of a spray operation. Anker Stuy Coatings provide a special cleaner which is called 25-0380 AW Glycol Cleaner. This material can be diluted to wash through spray equipment but can also be used undiluted on difficult to remove paint residues on the outside of the equipment and other areas. Obviously because our coatings are water based you can also clean with warm water. Liquid detergent can be added to water, but always rinse down the equipment at the end of any cleaning (either when using the Glycol Cleaner or detergent solution) with fresh warm water to remove any of the cleaning residues.

Wet film thickness measurements

To ensure you are providing the joinery products with adequate protection it is essential to know that you are applying the correct film thickness of coatings. If you do not apply enough the coating system may be more susceptible to moisture uptake or early erosion. It is also important not to apply too much coating as this can extend drying times, waste coatings or lead to unsightly runs in the finish. To measure the wet film thickness we recommend using a Wet Film Gauge. The advantage of this is that you can get a reading while you are still spraying and correct any lower than required film loadings. At Anker Stuy Coatings you can order a validated wet film gauge.