TDL - Other Design Considerations - Wood Finishes

American Forest & Paper Association
How to Paint Your Wood House
Tips on exterior painting. Includes wood surfaces, moisture control, paints and finishes, and application procedures. 32 pages. #T09.


Finishing Exterior Wood Products
Characteristics affecting finish durability. Describes types of finishes and application techniques. 18 pages. #T51.


American Hardboard Association
Finishing Recommendations for New Construction Utilizing Unprimed, Primed and Prefinished Hardboard Siding.


APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Performance Rated Sidings
Face grades, textures and patterns, finishing and refinishing, how to order and specify, basic application recommendations. Form E300.


Technical Note: Finishing Exposure 1 OSB Sheathing
Finishing recommendations for oriented strand board panels used for interior applications and soffits. (Form N300 - 2 pages)


Builder Tips: Finishing APA Rated Siding
Describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding. (Form Q350 - 2 pages)


Case Study: Investco
Many of the engineered wood products used throughout this office building are exposed to view to create a unique interior. (Form W125 - 2 pages)


California Redwood Association
Redwood Interior Finishes
Chart illustrates the variety of interior finishes for Redwood. 4 pages.


Redwood Exterior Finishes
Chart illustrates the variety of exterior finishes for Redwood. 4 pages.


Painting Exterior Redwood
Preparation, painting and maintenance of exterior Redwood. 4 pages.


Painting Redwood Siding
Guidelines to extending maintenance cycles. 4 pages.


How to Restore Redwood's Color
The causes of discoloration, their removal and refinishing. 4 pages.


Forest Products Society
Finishes for Exterior Wood
Guide to the painting and staining of wood homes, decks, and log structures. Includes proper selection, application, and maintenance of exterior wood finishes. 128 pages.


Painting & Decorating Contractors of America
Architectural Specifications Maunal
Standards for painting and other decorative coating systems, including paint colors and wallcovering installations.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
Finishing and Maintenance
Describes finishing and maintenance techniques. Includes finishing concepts, understanding extractive bleeding, cleaners and restorers for wood decks and siding, and application recommendations.


Western Wood Products Association
Natural Wood Siding Technical Guide (TG-8)
Selection, installation and finishing of solid wood siding. 12 pages. Supported by video.