Wood Coatings

Our wood coating systems enhance the natural beauty of wooden surfaces.  They're for a spectrum of wood products, from window frames and doors, to furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and offices.  Wood coatings have the benefit of adding increased durability and strength to wood surfaces.

Products

  • Liquid Primers

    • 1# VOC SANDING ACRYLIC POLYURETHANE

      6760 Series

      Cardinal's 6760 series is a 1 LB/GAL VOC solvent two component polyurethane sanding primer designed to be applied direct to a variety of plastics, wood and composite substrates. The product is defined by fast dry, chemical resistance, hydrolysis resistance, adhesion and sand ability. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic substrates
      - Composite substrates
      - Medical equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical resistance
      - Excellent sand ability
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Alkyd Maintenance Primer

      4360 Series

      Cardinal's 4360 series is a quality, quick dry, single component solvent-borne modified alkyd primer formulated to conform to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for exterior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Single component
      - Excellent recoat
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Catalyzed Vinyl Sealer

      2750-CLE17101 Series

      Cardinal's 2750-CLE17101 single component vinyl catalyzed sealer for a variety of woods. The product is fast drying with early sanding and good sealing properties. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - Adhesion
      - Sealing
      - Ease of sanding
      - Fast dry

    • Hybrid Epoxy Primer System

      7760-73349 Series

      Cardinal's 7760-73349 is a two-component epoxy primer. 7760-73349 epoxy primer is well suited for metal surfaces that require weather, corrosion and chemical resistance applications are required. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Ketamine Primer

      7260-4702 Series

      Cardinal's 7260-4702 light gray is a two-component acetoacetate / ketamine primer. 7260- 4702 light gray primer is formulated for good adhesion to plastic and various metal substrates. This coating has a fast dry and sand time, which makes it a very production friendly material. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Nitrocellulose Sanding Sealer

      2050-2 Series

      Cardinal's Luthierlac 2050-2 is a solventborne nitrocellulose lacquer sanding sealer designed specifically for the fine musical instrument finishes. This product was designed to adhere to a variety of wood types. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - Adhesion
      - Filling properties
      - Ease of sanding
      - Fast dry

    • Rust Inhibiting High Solids Polyurethane

      6460 Series

      Cardinal's 6460 series primers are high solids two component systems designed to provide increased corrosion resistance with excellent surface and film properties. Topcoat with Cardinal's 6400 series to complete the coating system. Prime bare metal surfaces with Cardinal’s 4860 series pre-treatment primer prior to application of polyurethane primer for increased adhesion. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Exterior steel enclosures
      - Utility trailers
      - Heavy duty equipment
      Benefits
      - UL 1332 recognized
      - Low V.O.C.
      - Free of heavy metals
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Water Reducible Alkyd Primer

      4060 Series

      Cardinal's 4060 series is an water reducible alkyd primer. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economy and can be applied to properly prepared metal substrates. This material is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Primer for decorative and protective use on metal
      • Transportation equipment
      • Farm Equipment
      • General metal finishing
      • Refurbishing
      Benefits
      • Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      • Low VOC content
      • Hard abrasion resistant film
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterbased Acrylic Primer

      3760 Series

      Cardinal's 3760 series white low cure waterborne primer is designed for coating plastic parts. This product provides excellent filling of surface imperfections and promotes
      adhesion on many plastic substrates sensitive to organic solvents; 3760 seriesis a fast
      drying and easily sanded base coat which can be over coated with other waterborne and solvent borne coatings, including the 6400 series high solids polyurethane.
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      Typical Uses
      • Intermediate for 2-component system
      • Plastics
      • Composites
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterbased Acrylic Primer

      3860 Series

      Cardinal's 3860 series primer is a fast drying, low cure waterborne rust inhibiting primer designed to promote adhesion on metal substrates and surface protection prior to a topcoat. This product can be top coated with several of Cardinal’s low VOC finishes, such as our 3600, 6400 and 8100 series products.

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      Typical Uses
      • Intermediate for 2-component system
      • General metal
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • Liquid Top Coats

    • Acrylic Modified Polyester Polyurethane

      6400 Series

      Cardinal's 6400 series catalyzed with 340HP is a high-solids aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. The 6400 Series was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Cardinal's 6400 series high solids polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      - Trailers and vehicles
      - Machinery
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.8 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - UL approved (phosphatized steel electronics enclosures)
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtex finishes
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Acrylic Polyurethane

      6S00 Series

      Cardinal's 6S00 series is a high performance two component low VOC solvent borne Acrylic Polyurethane intermix system designed specifically for the sign paint industry. The system uses bright clean exterior grade pigments with excellent weathering properties. Chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance and excellent weathering are the key properties. The coating can be applied at three different VOC ranges; 1.0, 2.8 and 3.5 lbs/gall by changing the hardeners and reducers. A system to meet all VOC needs. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Sign Industry for use on plastics and metals
      - Intermix systems
      - Outdoor applications
      - General Industrial
      Benefits
      - Versatile VOC ranges
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Meets SCAQMD rule 1145
      - Excellent Weathering
      - Pantone color reference code
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Exterior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6300 Series

      Cardinal's 6300 series catalyzed with 64G is a acrylic aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for exterior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6300 series polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      • General metal finishing
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Trailers and vehicles
      • Machinery
      Benefits
      • Very high gloss
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes
      • RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Fast Dry Air Dry Alkyd Enamel

      4400 Series

      Cardinal's 4400-Series is a quality; quick dry, single component solvent-borne alkyd enamel formulated in high gloss and conforms to VOC requirements. This product is designed for a variety of metallic substrates including: cold and hot rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and can be used direct to metal for interior surfaces. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Utility trailers
      - Farm Equipment
      - Waste management equipment
      - Ornamental iron work
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Good gloss retention
      - Good color retention
      - Single component
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant

    • Interior Acrylic Polyurethane

      6100 Series

      Cardinal's 6100 series catalyzed with 64AZ is an acrylic aromatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is well suited for only interior applications on both metal and plastic. Cardinal's 6100 series polyurethane coating is available in a full selection of color and gloss, including metallic, cardtex finish and clear. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - General metal finishing
      - Electronic enclosures
      Benefits
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - Available in a complete range of colors, glosses, textures and cardtext finishes.
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Lacquer

      2000 Series

      Cardinal's 2000 series is a modified nitrocellulose lacquer coating designed for fast drying and quick packaging. It can be used on unprimed cold rolled steel and other primed metal substrate. It also has been used very successfully on a variety of plastics such as high impact styrene, vinyl acrylic, A.B.S., and many others. When coating some plastics, a specially formulated solvent blend may be necessary. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Business machines
      - Decorative metal
      - Over high solid polyurethane
      - Over industrial waterbase enamels
      - Over powder coatings
      - Marking and identification
      - Selected plastics
      Benefits
      - Fast dry
      - Low VOC content
      - Easy to apply
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Modified Aliphatic Linear Polyester Polyurethane

      6M00 Series

      Cardinal's 6M00-Series is a high performance two component solvent borne aliphatic polyester Polyurethane developed for exterior specifications. This coating was designed to be applied by hand with brush and roller as well as spray. Cardinal’s 6M00- series has excellent performance properties such as extreme high gloss, chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, weatherability, ease of application and is VOC compliant for SCAQMD. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Marine
      • High Performance requirements
      • Outdoor applications
      • Metal and Plastic substrate
      Benefits
      • SCAQMD VOC Compliant
      • Ease of Application
      • High Gloss
      • Excellent Weathering
      • Buffable Coating

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6200 Series

      Cardinal's 6200 series is catalyzed with 340HP at 1.0#VOC is a aliphatic two-component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for exterior and interior applications. 6200 series is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on plastic and metal
      • Electronic enclosures
      • Medical equipment
      Benefits
      • Low VOC – 1.0 lbs/gal
      • Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Polyester Polyurethane

      6500 Series

      Cardinal's 6500 Series is an innovative two-component polyester urethane coating designed to provide a high performance finish on a variety of industrial applications. This low viscosity coating has a decreased isocyanate demand (catalyst) making it an economical alternative coating. This product is intended to service on site refinishing of heavy equipment and general metal substrates. The fast time-to-tape is also an advantage as a method to improve productivity. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Heavy equipment
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      - Outdoor electronic enclosures
      - General metal finishing
      - Trailers
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.2 lbs/gal
      - High gloss
      - Good chemical and solvent resistance
      - HAP Free
      - Fast time-to-tape
      - Decreased isocyanate demand
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Reglazing Polyester Polyurethane

      6G00 Series

      Cardinal's 6G00 series is catalyzed with 6GHP at 250 g/l VOC is a aliphatic two- component polyurethane coating. This coating is suited for reglazing of porcelain or plastic. 6G00 series is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Intermediate coating for reglazing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.08 lbs/gal
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Water Reducible Alkyd Enamel

      4000 Series

      Cardinal's 4000 series is a water reducible alkyd enamel. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economical and can be applied to properly prepared metal substrates. This material is formulated to meet strict air quality regulations. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal
      • Transportation equipment
      • Farm Equipment
      • General metal finishing
      • Refurbishing
      Benefits
      • Free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
      • Low VOC content
      • Hard abrasion resistant film
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant

    • Waterborne Acrylic Enamel

      3P00 Series

      Cardinal's 3P00 series waterborne hybrid low cure for plastics is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. This product has an excellent balance of fast dry, tough film properties and economy. It can be applied to properly prepared plastic and wood substrates. Cardinal’s 3P00 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      • Top coat for decorative and protective use on plastic and wood
      • Business machines
      • General plastic finishing
      Benefits
      • Low VOC content
      • Low fire hazard
      • Water clean up
      • Ready to spray
      • RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterborne Acrylic Low Cure Enamel

      3600 Series

      Cardinal's 3600 series waterborne acrylic low cure enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is recommended to fully develop the physical properties. It can be applied to properly prepared steel, aluminum and plastic substrates. Cardinal’s 3600 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - Business machines
      - General metal and plastic finishing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterborne Acrylic Polyurethane

      6W00 Series

      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterborne Acrylic-Hybrid Enamel

      3500 Series

      Cardinal's 3500 series waterborne acrylic-hybrid low cure enamel is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is recommended to fully develop the physical properties. It can be applied to properly prepared steel, aluminum and plastic substrates. Cardinal’s 3500 series contain limited organic co-solvents. Health, safety, fire and environmental risks and liabilities are therefore minimized. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective use on metal and plastic
      - Business machines
      - General metal and plastic finishing
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • Waterborne Urethane Enamel

      3200 Series

      Cardinal's 3200 series is a single component water reducible polyurethane modified acrylic coating. This product contains less than 1 pound, of VOC per gallon, and will satisfy the strict requirements of national and regional air quality regulations. The 3200 series is specifically designed for the electronic business machine and enclosure market. It can be applied as a low gloss smooth or textured finish on molded plastics, pretreated steel and aluminum substrates.

      The 3200 series provides a durable finish while minimizing health and safety risks commonly associated with two component solvent based polyurethane products. This coating is classified as "exact match finish: industrial" by CARB (California Air resources Board) and meets current limits for this category as well as the final limits that took effect on Dec. 31, 1999. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Plastic Components
      - Electronic Components
      - Consumer Electronics
      - Business Machines
      - Touch up
      Benefits
      - Low VOC and HAPS free coating.
      - Free of heavy metals.
      - Gloss stability
      - Single component, no mixing.
      - RoHS / WEEE compliant
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

    • White Reglazing Acrylic Polyurethane

      6G89-WHE22423 Series

      Cardinal's 6G89-WHE22423 white catalyzed with 6GHP is a high-solids aliphatic two- component polyurethane coating. The 6G89-WHE22423 was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective uses
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 2.1 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

    • White Reglazing Polyester Polyurethane

      6G89-WHE18470 Series

      Cardinal's 6G89-WHE18470 white catalyzed with 6GHP is a high-solids aliphatic two- component polyurethane coating. The 6G89-WHE18470 was formulated to meet strict air quality regulations, while maintaining the application and performance benefits of a conventional polyurethane coating. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Top coat for decorative and protective uses
      Benefits
      - Low VOC – 1.8 lbs/gal
      - Very high gloss
      - Excellent chemical and solvent resistance

  • Epoxy

  • Hybrid

    • Epoxy Polyester Hybrid

      H-Series

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      Not intended for use as a topcoat on surfaces exposed to UV light.
      Meets 70% of Our Green Criteria: 1. HAPS Free Above 1% of Composition. 2. Waterbased. 3.REACH Compliant . 4. Conflict Mineral Free. 5. 1.0 lb/gl or Less VOC. 6. ROHS Compliant. 7. Air Dry. 8. LEED Compliant. 9. Prop 65 Class 1 & 2A. 10. Chrome Free Learn More

  • UV Curable

    • GLOSS URETHANE TOP COAT

      U4UA-CLE04 SERIES

      Cardinal's U4UA-CLE04 is a solventborne one component UV curable gloss urethane topcoat. This finish is designed to finish musical instruments and other sealed wood products. It is a high solids low VOC material that leaves a beautiful glossy finish. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - UV curable
      - Fast Tack Time
      - Adhesion
      - Ease of Application

    • High Gloss Polyester UV Clear

      U4PA-CLE22

      An unsaturated polyester / styrene clear top coat designed to be used on wooden musical instruments. Characteristics include high clarity, high gloss, and excellent levelling and sag resistances. Buffing can be readily achieved utilizing 1,000 grit sandpaper, followed by buffing with Menzerna #18 and 16 compound. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Musical instraments
      Benefits
      - Fast cure response
      - Excellent sand-ability
      - Inter-coat adhesion

    • SATIN UV DUAL CURE SEALER

      U4UA-CLE15-6

      Cardinal's U4UA-CLE15-6 is a solventborne UV curable urethane acrylate satin finish. This product exhibits a smooth satin finishes, reduced burnishing resistance, ease of application, fast tack time and good cure speed. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - Fine Satin Finish
      - Fast Tack Time
      - Burnish Resistance
      - Ease of Application

    • UV DUAL CURE SEALER

      U4UA-CLE02-2 SERIES

      Cardinal's U4UA-CLE02 is a solventborne one component UV curable gloss urethane topcoat. This finish is designed to finish musical instruments and other sealed wood products. It is a high solids low VOC material that leaves a beautiful glossy finish. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - UV curable
      - Fast Tack Time
      - Adhesion
      - Ease of Application

  • Other Products

    • High Solids Filler Sealer

      6759-CLE20902 Series

      Cardinal's 6759-CLE20902 is a two component acrylic polyurethane designed not only to seal the substrate but offers filling properties that reduce the need to use pore filler. This product is characterized by quick dry, sealing, filling of pores and adhesion to various wood substrates Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Fine musical instruments
      Benefits
      - Adhesion
      - Sealing
      - Filling
      - Fast dry

  • Specialty Finishes

    • Waterborne Acrylic Low Cure MDF Primer

      3660-WHE20988 Series

      Cardinal's 3660-WHE20988 waterborne acrylic low cure MDF primer is manufactured to meet strict air quality regulations. Although this product will air dry, force dry is
      recommended to fully develop the physical properties. Read More
      Typical Uses
      - Primer for decorative and protective use on MDF and plastic
      Benefits
      - Low VOC content
      - Low fire hazard
      - Water clean up
      - Ready to spray
      - RoHS / WEEE Compliant