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Gragg's Paint Company - Wood Finishing Seminars

ML Campbell Wood Finishing Seminars

**All Seminars will be held on a first come first serve basis with the class size limited to 10 – 12 people to maximize one on one attention.

Class #1: Basic Spraying (8-10 plywood panels / 2 doors)

    a). Sanding

      • Overview of abrasives offered for the wood and coating markets
      • Explanation and training in products discussed

    b). Spray Equipment

      • Overview of spray equipment and there use in the wood finish industry
      • Choosing the right finishing equipment
      • Proper set-up of spray equipment
      • Application techniques

    c). Coating Application

      • Set-up of coating for spray
      • Wet mil thickness and how to calculate dry film from it
      • Does and don’ts spray techniques

    d). Solvents

      • What they are
      • How to use

 Class #2: Stains - Glazes – Toners (4 Solid Wood Doors)

                     a. Review

      • Wood
      • Sanding
      • Spray Equipment and techniques
      • Application
      • Solvents

                    b). Discussion on Stains

      • Make-up
      • Application techniques

                    c). Discussion on Glazes

      • Make-up
      • Application techniques

                    d). Discussion on Toners

      • Make-up
      • Application techniques

                    e). Application

Class #3: Clear Finishes (5-6 Plywood panels / 3 Wood Doors)

    a). Review

      • Wood
      • Sanding
      • Spray Equipment and techniques
      • Application
      • Solvents

    b). Discussion on Clear finishes including

      • Chemical make-up
      • Hardness level and how to determine
      • Recommended places to use

    c). Application

Class #4: Pigmented Finishes (5-6 Plywood panels /2 MDF Doors / 1                                                     Wood Door)

                    a). Review

      • Wood
      • Sanding
      • Spray Equipment and techniques
      • Application
      • Solvents

    b). Discussion on Clear finishes including

      • Chemical make-up
      • Hardness level and how to determine
      • Recommended places to use

                    c). Application

Class #5: Special Effects (3 Multiple Step Doors)

**Must attend Classes #1-4 to attend Class #5

                     a.) Review

      • Wood
      • Sanding
      • Spray Equipment and techniques
      • Application
      • Solvents

    b). Application