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Testimonial
Ron Cameron has been a valuable asset to our company for years. His products have always performed as promised, and he has always been available for questions. Ron brings us great knowledge of products and procedures related to all kinds of finishes. I rarely call that I don’t speak to him immediately, and when I do leave a message it is promptly returned. Ron and Finishes 1st have been the preferred supplier for Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes and Anderson Custom Homes for years, and we see no end to this great relationship."
Dennis Anderson
Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes
Anderson Custom Homes
Evergreen, CO
www.liveinlog.com
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Trade Shows 2010
Abbotsford, BC
Log & Timber Show
March 13 - 15
at Tradex
participating with
Old Yale Log Homes
Edmonton, AB
Log & Cottage Show
April 16 - 18
at Northlands Park
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 Authorized Distributor
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Wood Finishes Matrix
Comparison of the 3 types of Wood Finishes
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Description
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Timber Edge
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Other Waterborne
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Water Based
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Solvent Based
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Wood Finishes & Caulks
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Expected Lifespan
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Multiple Decades
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Decades
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17-20 Years
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??*
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Environmentally Friendly - VOCs (Grams/liter)
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Under 100
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250
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270
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370 - 750
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Ambient Application Temperature Ranges
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40F - 90F
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50F - 75F
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40F - 90F
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40F - 90F
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Maximum % Wood Moisture Content to be able to Stain
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25%
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25%
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16% - 18%
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16% - 18%
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Advanced Nano Technology
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Yes
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Some
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No
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No
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Eventual Yellow in Appearance
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No
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Some
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Yes
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Yes
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Clarity of Finish
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Clear
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Some
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Opaque
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Opaque
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Fungicides/Mildecides in Product
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Ease of Maintenance
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Wash down & apply finish to side needed
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Wash down & apply finish to side needed
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Wash down, lightly sand & refinish entire home
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Wash down, lightly sand & refinish entire home
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Likely Repairs if Maintenance is missed by a few years
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Wash down & apply 1 to 2 color coats & a top coat
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Wash down & apply 1 to 2 color coats & a top coat
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Strip off finish, do a mildew cleanse & re-stain the home
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Strip off finish, do a mildew cleanse & re-stain the home
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Caulk Color Matched to Finishes
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Note * - The Gov't of Canada is lowering the permissible Volatile Organic Compound levels by 2010 to 150 - 250 grams/liter.
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From that day the finish will last 6 - 8 more years, at which time homes will have to be completely stripped and refinished.
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Corporate - Customer Service
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Full Line Finishes Company
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Yes
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Some
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Some
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??
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Flexible Shipping Arrangements
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Yes
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No - to builder only
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No - to builder only
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No - to builder only
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Brush Out and Liquid Samples at No Charge
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Yes
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Some
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No
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No
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Customer Maintenance Program
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Roster of Reputable Applicators (Canada & US)
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Yes
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No
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Some
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??
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News Flash:
Finishes 1st has expanded its product lines!
In addition to Wood Finishes, Finishes 1st now carries many other Home Finishing Products, including:
• Eco Paints
• Eco Composite
& Wood Siding
• Cedar Decking
• Cedar Fencing
• Shakes &
Shingles
• Cedar Roof
Restoration
Treatment
• Interior &
Exterior Doors
• Fir Flooring
• T&G
• and much more!
Finishes 1st is now "Your Complete Home Finishes Specialists" and will continue to provide its customers with the same quality of excellence in Products, Knowledge, and Support that the company has come to be known for throughout North America.
The website will be updated shortly with the new products. In the meantime, please call or email Finishes 1st to discuss any or all of your home finishes needs. Even if what you're looking for isn't listed above, get in touch with Finishes 1st anyways as this is a partial list only of what's available.
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