water based finishing

[gutlo]

----- Original Message -----
From: "D.L. Bullock" <dlbullock@att.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: water based finishing


> I have read the postings on water based finishes with interest.  Years ago
> when I last investigated them there was no reason to switch over.  After
> these years of R&D time, now I am considering them again.  I know the
> problem with Polyurethane Varnishes is they are so airtight they rot the
> wood underneath with gray streaks showing after 5-10 years  Is this a
> problem with the water based.  Everything else noted in this venue seems
to
> be a plus for the water based products.
>
> D.L. Bullock
> St. Louis

Can't speak for other waterbornes, but PianoLac "breathes" sufficiently to
allow the film to flex without cracking or greying.

Arthur Grudko
StarHawk Labs
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