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© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

Section 5 - Finishing (Page 10 of 19)

PRODUCT

FINISHING RULES (continued)

These rules are not intended to create a finishing grade; they are intended only to establish the acceptable requirements

and/or characteristics after the architectural woodwork is completed or installed.

DESCRIPTION E C P

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4.1

G E N E R A L 

In GENERAL (continued)

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4.1.2

SAMPLES (continued)

4.1.2.3 Shall be on material representative of that to be used for the project.

4.1.2.4

Shall each bear a label identifying the job name, the design professional, the contractor, and the

finish system number.

4.1.3 Aesthetic GRADE RULES apply only to exposed and semi-exposed surfaces visible after installation.

4.1.4 OVERALL APPEARANCE shall be:

4.1.4.1 Compatible in color and grain. M

4.1.4.2 Well-matched for color and grain. M

4.1.5

APPLICATION VARIANCES make it difficult to define the number of "coats" needed in each step of a

system; regardless, the end result shall provide a finish that adds beauty to the wood and gives desirable

color, tone, smoothness, and depth.

4.1.6 Some species of wood contain a chemical that reacts unfavorably with certain finishes; it is the responsibility

of the finisher to prevent any such reaction.

4.1.6.1 When appropriate, a test sample shall be conducted to check for unfavorable reactions.

4.1.6.2 The application of a sealer, if required, before finishing to nullify such a chemical reaction, is the responsibility of the finisher.

4.1.7 PANELING requires a balanced coating on both sides with the same or similar materials.

4.1.7.1 Adjacent panels shall be finished together to achieve maximum uniformity of color.

4.1.7.1.1 If possible, entire elevations shall be finished together.

4.1.8 TRIM and FRAMES require only the exposed faces and edges to be finished.

4.1.9 DOORS require all surfaces, including faces, top/bottom edges, and hardware preparation areas at hinge

and lock edges to be finished.

4.1.9.1 An equal number of coats of the same material shall be applied to each side.

4.1.9.2

Pairs of doors and openings with sidelights and transoms shall be finished together to achieve

maximum uniformity of color.

4.1.9.3 DOOR FINISHES, other than those furnished by a door manufacturer, shall be specified to be

applied by the woodwork finisher.

4.1.10 CASEWORK requires all exposed and semi-exposed surfaces to be finished.

4.1.10.1

All six faces of cabinet doors shall receive the same number of coats to prevent warping and/or

twisting.

4.1.11

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DEFECTS and WORKMANSHIP:

4.1.11.1 Regardless of requirements otherwise stated in these standards, final sanding prior to the

application of finishing materials of any kind is the responsibility of the finisher.

4.1.11.2 HANDLING, MACHINING, or TOOL MARKS are not allowed.

4.1.11.3 INDENTATIONS and SCRAPES shall be for:

4.1.11.3.1 Opaque - Filled or patched MM

4.1.11.3.2 Transparent - Filled or patched M

4.1.11.3.3 Transparent - Steamed out MM

4.1.11.4 MOISTURE EFFECTS shall be removed.

4.1.11.5 PARTICLES and DUST shall be removed.

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