Durafine Specialty Coatings

Fiberglass Wood Emulation/ Grain System

Waterborne and customisable

Fiberglass Wood Emulation/ Grain System by Durafine

The Durafine Advantage

Durafine Coatings is a “full service” manufacturer of water-borne industrial coatings. We also custom-manufacture coatings to your requirements, including color matching.

E400-FRP-XXXX

Type: Waterborne Polyurethane 1k, With Optional Post-Add Hardener For Topcoat

Two-step system emulates stained wood appearance on faux grain-stamped fiberglass doors and trim (graining stain and transparent topcoat)
Can be tinted with color-stable dyes and pigment dispersions
Easy to use, with little artistic skill needed
System has excellent adhesion to clean substrates
UV inhibited for exterior use
Optional hardener for transparent topcoat for enhanced properties

Results

Metric	Before Durafine	After Durafine Fiberglass Wood Grain System
Wood Grain Realism	Basic, flat finish	Highly realistic with natural texture
Weather Resistance	Moderate, prone to fading	Excellent UV and moisture protection, >5 years outdoor
Production Time	Longer due to hand finishing	Reduced by 30%, automated coating process
Customer Satisfaction	Moderate	Significantly improved with premium door aesthetics
Cost Efficiency	Higher rework costs	Lower total cost due to durable finish and less rework

Customer Benefits

Enhanced product differentiation through premium wood-like appearance
Extended door lifespan in outdoor environments with durable coatings
Increased production throughput and reduced labor costs
Consistent finish quality supporting brand reputation and customer trust

Conclusion
Durafine Coatings’ Fiberglass Wood Grain Emulation System transformed the customer’s FRP door finishes, combining beauty with performance. This tailored solution enabled scalable production of visually stunning, durable doors that meet market demands for aesthetics and longevity.

Durafine Case Study

Enhancing FRP Door Aesthetics and Durability with Durafine Coatings’ Fiberglass Wood Grain Emulation System

A leading manufacturer of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) doors was challenged to produce doors that mimic the rich, natural look of wood while ensuring superior durability and weather resistance. Traditional coatings failed to consistently replicate authentic wood grain textures and lacked long-term protection in harsh outdoor environments.

The Challenge

Achieve a realistic wood grain finish on fiberglass substrates
Provide UV resistance and weather durability for exterior door applications
Maintain production efficiency with coatings compatible with existing lines
Avoid expensive post-processing or hand-finishing steps
Ensure consistent finish quality across multiple batches and door styles

Durafine Coatings’ Solution
Durafine Coatings introduced their Fiberglass Wood Grain Emulation System, a specially formulated coating package designed to:

Deliver authentic, multi-layer wood grain effects replicating oak, mahogany, and teak
Offer excellent adhesion and flexibility on FRP substrates
Incorporate advanced UV inhibitors and weatherproof resins for extended outdoor life
Allow for spray or roller application suited to production scale
Simplify finishing by providing built-in texture and depth without hand tooling

Durafine is your cost-effective choice

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