Colourtones

Colourtones are opaque finishes, similar in appearance to paint.  The coatings are pigmented basecoats that must be catalyzed prior to application. We utilize air-assisted, airless spray equipment to apply these coatings.

Colourtones have a high solids content, resulting in better build and lower VOC emissions.  These finishes are very durable and resistant to moisture.

Specific species and grades are available with Colourtone coatings, including Paint Grade Hard Maple. Characteristics common to some species, such as pitch pockets in Cherry, will be present in finished products.  Call our office for species, finish and glaze availability.

All Colourtone finishes will receive a 15° topcoat.

We do not recommend applying Colourtones over plywood products due to checking and seam separation that can occur on the surface of the veneer.  Changes within the veneer itself can give the appearance of cracking within the coating.  Veneer checking is an inherent plywood characteristic and is not warranted.

Because Colourtones contain a high percentage of solids, certain characteristics such as joint fracturing will occur.  Hairline cracks typically develop along joints on the face, back and edge profiles, and can occur during normal handling or from the expansion and contraction of wood.  Joint fracturing is not considered to be a defect.

Colourtone products are placed on drying racks after the coating application process.  Small indentations or pin marks from drying racks will appear on the backs of Colourtone products and are not considered defects.

Because the individual staves of the panel continue to contract and expand, lines may appear on solid wood panels and offsets may develop from one stave to another.  These will not be considered defective.

Colourtones may vary slightly from one batch to another, but will remain within a controlled color range.

Minor flaws such as dust particles, dimples and lint are more apparent with opaque finishes than with wiping stains.  The presence of small amounts of these defects will be considered acceptable.

Coatings containing high solids are susceptible to bridging between the framing and center panel.  Bridging occurs when the coating material joins the two separate surfaces together.  This condition is common between multiple component products and is not considered defective.  Over time, the natural expansion and contraction of wood may cause this bridging to fracture.

As with most finishes, Colourtone colors will change over time due to exposure to light, pollution and chemicals.  Additions or replacements to existing kitchens may not initially match finished products already in place.

All of our products carry a one-year limited warranty against faulty workmanship and materials.

Customers interested in purchasing Colourtone finishing materials through the Duraguard^® program should contact our office for more information.

When purchasing multiple containers of loose Colourtone coating material, mix the contents of like finishes together prior to adding catalyst to achieve a consistent overall color.

Catalyst must be added to all Colourtone finishes prior to application.  The catalyzation process results in both a limited pot life and a recoat window.  Mixture and application instructions will be provided with the purchase of loose Colourtone finishing materials through the Duraguard^® program.

We assume no responsibility for incorrect application of Duraguard^® materials by customers, which may result in poor adhesion, color match or other finish related failures.

We recommend that any topcoat other than Duraguard^® products be tested prior to application.  We will not warrant products that fail due to non-compatible topcoat materials.