Moulding finishing processes
There are many steps that lead a moulded piece of wood to become a finished product.
- Sanding
Serves to smoothen edges and BLEND woodgrains.
- Painting
An exterior coat that adds color and effect.
- Patina Process
By definition, to make look old.
- Waxing
Used to give a worn appearance with different colors.
- Gesso Process
Exterior covering that gives the appearance of Plastic.
- UV Process
Curing process that repels water from absorbing.
- Compo Process
Process that adds fine design by the use of a wheel and soft material that hardens to form the profile.
- Foiling
Allows for pin strips and various other finish touches to moulding.
- Wrapping
Paper laminate is applied to give the appearance of wood or any other pattern, as desired.
- Scrapping
Profile is scrapped to give appearance of cuts and scratches.
- Embossing
Pattern is burned on profile in the shape of the special wheel that has a matching pattern.