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Novalk USA, 361 W Longview Avenue, Mansfield, OH (2026)

06/01/2026

🔥 HQ Paint Company + Novalk USA Summer Open House 🔥

📍3455 Three Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI
📅 June 5, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

🎯 What's your biggest finishing challenge?

Orange peel.

Slow dry times.

Adhesion failures.

Blocking.

Yellowing.

Poor durability.

Production bottlenecks.

Bring us your questions.

One of the things we're most excited to discuss is how modern European 1K/2K waterborne coatings paired with gas catalytic IR curing technology are helping manufacturers improve throughput, reduce dry times, and achieve more consistent finishing results.

We'll have our friends from the SunSpot Roadshow on-site running live demonstrations throughout the day, along with plenty of opportunities to discuss coatings, application methods, curing technology, and process improvements.

🎁 We'll also be raffling off several Novalk Technology Experience Kits, giving attendees an opportunity to evaluate new technologies and put them to work in their own shops.

No sales pitch.

Just real conversations about helping manufacturers grow, compete, and succeed.

Hope to see you there.

05/31/2026

Sometimes the best way to remember what our customers do every day is to jump into a project yourself.

A simple dining table refinishing project this weekend quickly turned into a garage full of dust, a pile of SurfPrep abrasives, and a fresh appreciation for the work that goes into getting a great finish.

The cabinet makers, finishers, refinishers, and woodworkers we work with all the time make it look easy on social media. But the truth is, getting those clean, consistent results takes a lot of skill, patience, experience, and hard work.

We’re grateful for the trust our customers put in Novalk USA products and thankful for awesome partners like surfprepsanding who help make projects like this happen.

To everyone sanding, spraying, finishing, and delivering quality work every day—thank you. We appreciate everything you do, and we’re proud to be a small part of your success.

05/29/2026

☀️🔥 HQ Paint Company + Novalk USA Summer Open House 🔥☀️

Grand Rapids — we’re bringing the heat this summer.

Join us on June 5th, 2026 for a full day of live demonstrations, finishing discussions, giveaways, lunch, and hands-on wood coating technology.

📍 3455 Three Mile Rd NW
🕘 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Come hang out with the team for:
🎁 Giveaways & raffle prizes
🌭 Lunch
🔥 LIVE coating demonstrations
🔥 SunSpot gas catalytic IR curing demos
🎨 Wood coating troubleshooting & process discussions
🏭 Finishing system recommendations
📈 Ideas to help your shop improve efficiency, quality & production

Bring your finishing questions, production challenges, or problem jobs — we’ll be there to help. Whether you're interested in water-based coatings, 2K polyurethane systems, pre-catalyzed and conversion varnish finishes, curing technology, or improving your finishing process overall, this will be a great opportunity to connect and learn.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 👊

05/28/2026

🧠 NOVALK KNOWS | TECH TALK THURSDAY

⚠️ Why Is Your White Finish Yellowing?

Not all white finishes age the same way.

Yellowing can come from:
• UV exposure
• Heat & oxidation
• Alkyd resin chemistry
• Ambering clear coats
• Storage conditions
• Improper system selection

This is especially noticeable on:
✔️ White cabinetry
✔️ Light grays
✔️ Natural white oak
✔️ Modern “raw wood look” finishes

One major factor is resin technology.

Many traditional pre-cats and conversion varnishes rely heavily on alkyd resins, which naturally amber over time as they oxidize.

By comparison, melamine-based systems, acrylic technologies, and advanced waterborne coatings generally offer significantly improved color stability and resistance to yellowing.

That’s one reason many modern European coating systems have shifted toward:
✅ Higher melamine resin content
✅ Acrylic technologies
✅ Waterborne systems
✅ Non-yellowing clear chemistry

The goal isn’t just durability —
it’s keeping whites cleaner and light woods looking natural long after installation.

💡 Best Practices to Reduce Yellowing:
• Use non-yellowing clear systems over whites/light woods
• Choose the correct resin technology
• Control film build and cure conditions
• Avoid excessive heat and UV exposure
• Test the full coating system together

Not all “white” finishes stay white the same way.

05/26/2026

TUESDAY PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT | NWIA149919 NATURAL EFFECT TOPCOAT

One of the biggest trends in wood finishing right now is the demand for lighter, more natural-looking wood tones — especially on species like white oak, ash, maple, and other contemporary wood designs.

The challenge?

Traditional clear coats often introduce unwanted ambering, warming, or yellowing that changes the natural appearance of the wood.

That’s where our NWIA149919 1K/2K Waterborne Natural Effect Topcoat was designed to stand apart.

This advanced waterborne technology helps preserve the raw, natural appearance of the wood while still delivering the protection and performance finishers expect from a premium coating system.

Key features and benefits include:

✔ 1K/2K waterborne versatility
✔ Natural effect appearance with minimal color shift
✔ Helps reduce yellowing and ambering common with traditional clears
✔ Exceptional clarity and high transparency
✔ Ultra-low sheen, raw wood appearance
✔ Smooth, silky touch and feel
✔ Fast drying and production-friendly application
✔ Excellent vertical hang and sprayability
✔ Ideal for modern light wood aesthetics and contemporary cabinetry

Perfect for applications where the goal is to protect the wood — not change its appearance.

Best use cases include:

• White oak cabinetry and millwork
• Contemporary furniture
• Natural wood interior doors
• Light-tone residential and commercial projects
• Scandinavian and modern design aesthetics
• Projects where clients want the “unfinished wood” look with real protection

Natural wood trends continue to dominate the market — and finishers need coating systems that complement that design direction instead of fighting against it.

05/25/2026

Today we honor the heroes who gave everything for freedom.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, along with the families who continue to carry that sacrifice every day.

May we never forget their courage, service, and selflessness.

Forever grateful.

05/21/2026

🧠 NOVALK KNOWS | TECH TALK THURSDAY

⚠️ Your Color Match Is Only As Good As Your Master Standard

One of the most overlooked causes of color inconsistency in production finishing is outdated or inaccurate in-house color masters.

Many shops run the same “standard” colors for years:
✔️ Whites
✔️ Blacks
✔️ Grays
✔️ Popular stains
✔️ Customer-approved custom colors

But over time, those original master samples often become compromised from:
• UV exposure
• Oxidation
• Heat and humidity swings
• Dirt and handling contamination
• Finish yellowing or aging
• Physical wear and scratching

The result?

A shop may unknowingly be matching today’s production to a color standard that no longer accurately represents the original approved target.

That’s where repeatability starts to break down.

💡 Best Practices for Maintaining Accurate Color Masters:

• Keep a protected “archive master” stored away from production use
• Use separate “working masters” on the production floor
• Store standards flat and out of direct sunlight
• Avoid excessive handling and fingerprints on finished surfaces
• Label samples with:

* Date created
* Coating system used
* Sheen level
* Substrate species/material
* Formula or color code revisions

• Periodically compare working standards back to the original approved archive master
• Replace damaged, yellowed, scratched, or aged standards routinely
• Evaluate color under consistent lighting conditions — ideally standardized lighting
• Maintain consistent sample construction and preparation methods when creating new masters
• Ensure edge banding, substrate, and sheen all accurately represent true production conditions

This becomes especially critical with:
➡️ Whites and light neutrals
➡️ Low sheen finishes
➡️ Waterborne systems
➡️ Open grain stains
➡️ Large repeat production programs

A surprising number of “batch variation” complaints are actually standard variation problems.

Consistent color starts with consistent references.

05/19/2026

TUESDAY PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT | NOVALK 892 EXTERIOR 2K WATERBORNE SYSTEM

As exterior season ramps up, more finishers are looking for coating systems that deliver premium durability without sacrificing application quality or appearance.

That’s where our Novalk 892 Exterior 2K Waterborne System continues to stand out.

This premium exterior waterborne technology has been extremely well received across a wide range of exterior projects thanks to its combination of performance, feel, and long-term durability.

Designed for high-end exterior wood applications where appearance retention and protection matter.

Key features and benefits include:

✔ Excellent exterior durability and weather resistance
✔ Premium 2K performance and chemical resistance
✔ Anti-scratch technology for improved wear resistance
✔ Smooth, silky application characteristics
✔ Fast dry and production-friendly workflow
✔ Excellent vertical hang and flow
✔ Available in clear and pigmented systems
✔ Tintable through the Novotint color platform
✔ Available in multiple sheen levels

One of the biggest misconceptions in the market is that choosing waterborne means sacrificing performance.

Modern 2K exterior waterborne technology has evolved dramatically — offering finishers the ability to achieve premium appearance, durability, and protection while improving the overall finishing environment.

Whether you're spraying entry doors, exterior millwork, outdoor furniture, or architectural wood components, the right exterior system matters.

And in exterior finishing, long-term performance is everything.

05/14/2026

🔷 Novalk Knows – Tech Talk Thursday

🎨 Smarter Color Management Is Coming.

NOVOTINT 3.0 — the next generation of Novalk’s color management software platform — is currently in the final stages of development and will soon be launching for distributors, color labs, and finishing professionals.

As production environments continue demanding faster turnaround times, tighter color consistency, and more workflow flexibility, color software is becoming just as important as the coatings themselves.

⚙️ What NOVOTINT 3.0 Is Designed To Improve

✔ Faster formula calculation and retrieval
✔ Quicker, more accurate color matching
✔ Improved batch-to-batch consistency
✔ More intuitive operator workflows
✔ Greater customization for different production environments
✔ Faster response times for customer color support

For distributors and color labs, that means:

⏱ Less downtime during color adjustments
🎨 Faster match development
📦 Better consistency between locations
🔄 Improved efficiency supporting customers in the field

Whether developing stains, toners, pigmented systems, or specialty finishes, NOVOTINT 3.0 is being designed to help bridge the gap between color development and real-world production demands.

At Novalk USA, we’re excited to continue bringing advanced European coating technology and modern color management solutions to the North American market.

The future of color management is already in motion.

05/12/2026

Tuesday Product Highlight

Not all water-based stains are created equal.

Traditional solvent stains have been the industry standard for years — but modern water-based spray & wipe systems are changing what finishers should expect from a stain system.

Novalk NADW06 Water-Based Stain Base is a clear water-based carrier designed for spray and wipe applications with excellent flow, open time, and wipeability.

Why more finishers are making the switch to water-based stains:

✔ Improved grain clarity and natural wood definition
✔ More uniform color absorption and tone consistency
✔ Reduced blotching and better wicking into the grain
✔ Cleaner spray environments with lower odor
✔ Lower VOC exposure and improved operator comfort
✔ Easier cleanup and reduced flammability concerns
✔ Excellent control for spray & wipe applications
✔ Consistent pe*******on without muddying the wood character

One of the biggest misconceptions about water-based stains is that they sacrifice beauty or workability.

The reality?

Modern systems like NADW06 offer:
🎨 Rich color development
🪵 Enhanced wood character
⚙ Controlled flow and wipe performance
🌎 A cleaner and safer finishing environment

And every finishing operation is different.

Whether your process requires:
✔ Spray only
✔ Spray & wipe
✔ Wipe-on / wipe-off
✔ Faster flash times
✔ Longer open times
✔ More pe*******on or more holdout

…we can formulate water-based stain systems around your specific application process and production needs.

Need water-based shaders or toners as part of your system?

We can help formulate those too.

NADW06 is designed as a high-clarity water-based carrier compatible with Novalk NPW pigments and optimized for doors, cabinetry, furniture, and interior wood components. It features medium-slow drying for easier wiping and improved application consistency.

For shops looking to modernize their finishing process without sacrificing appearance, water-based spray & wipe stains deserve a serious look.

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