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1.
Hand select
the finest wood
2.
Manual
hand sanding line
for a smooth consistent finish
and cross grain elimination
3.
Dust particles removed and
quality inspected
4.
A sap stain is applied to
tone and balance
the color and
grain
5.
Grain enhancing dye stain adds color depth
6.
Hand rubbed
wiping stain applied for complete color
coverage
7.
The surfaces are air dried and
inspected
for color
8.
The first coat of
durable catalyzed sealer
is applied
9.
Oven-cured
providing a tough, durable, baked-on finish
10.
Hand sanded
with fine grit sandpaper and quality inspected
11.
The second coat of catalyzed
melamine enriched
sealer is
applied
12.
Our products are
oven-cured
a second time
13.
Hand sanded
again to provide a smooth surface for
topcoat
14.
Some finishes receive a
shading
technique
15.
The surface is again
hand sanded
16.
Hand wiped
with tack cloth in preparation for final topcoat
17.
Inspected
for consistency of shading or glazing
18.
A
third coat
of sealer is applied
19.
The surfaces are
hand sanded
again
20.
Resin blend
melamine enriched
topcoat is applied
21.
Conversion varnish topcoat is oven cured, creating a tough,
baked-on finish
22.
Personally
quality inspected
using a sheen meter
23.
UV drying station
completes the curing process
24.
Finished wood components are stored in
individual staging racks
to prevent scratches
Wellborn takes great pride and care with the finishing of our kitchen furniture. Years of research partnered with development through
Valspar have resulted in The WellGuard Finishing System— a 24-step superb finishing process. Shown below are some of the key quality
aspects of our finishing process which all of our stained finishes receive.
To build a base for
the topcoat, surfaces
are hand sanded after
each coat of sealer
guaranteeing a smooth
even finish.
Doors, drawer fronts and
face frames are individually
inspected for a smooth
flawless surface that is
properly prepared for The
WellGuard Finishing System.
The 20 person
manual sanding
line and hand
orbital sanding
processes provide
a consistent finish.
After the color stain is
high pressure sprayed,
the surfaces are hand
rubbed to enhance
the wood grain
characteristics.
Stains are applied
using hand-held spray
equipment.
WellGuard Finish System
The WellGuard Finishing System has been tested against 17 common household chemicals and food
products and passed beautifully. Those agents include:
•
Gasoline
•
Water
•
Coffee
•
Olive Oil
•
Ammonia
•
Fly Spray
•
Detergent
•
Soaps
•
Alcohol
•
Mustard
•
Crayons
•
Shoe Polish
•
Tea
•
Vinegar
•
Dye
•
Citric Acid
•
Beet Juice