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M.L. Campbell is a leader in the wood finishing industry for good reason. Their high quality and long lasting finishes are preferred by professionals and DIYer's because of their ease of use and beautiful results. We carry the full line of M.L. Campbell products, click 'learn more' to learn about each product.
ML Campbell Magnamax
M.L. Campbell MagnaMax™ is a technological breakthrough for pre-catalyzed lacquer clear finishing systems. This hi-solids water white formula was designed and developed to maximize the durability and overall performance available from pre-catalyzed technology.
Unique Advantages
- Totally HAPs free
- Ultra low formaldehyde-meets European E1 Standard
- Low in VOC-only 625 grams per liter
- 33% solids-only 2 coats required
- Water white formula
- Self-sealing formula with outstanding sanding properties
- Excellent chemical resistance-See Below
- Exceptional film build
- Excellent adhesion on both closed and open grain substrate
- Mar and scratch resistant
Clawlock
Clawlock Primer/Undercoater is a high performance, high solids (55%), 2 component postcatalyzed (amino-alkyd) primer/undercoater for furniture, store fixtures and cabinets. Clawlock provides an excellent base coat for the start of a high performance pigmented finishing system. Based on European technology, it is formulated to meet world Care E-1 performance standards. Its' high solids, fast drying characteristics lend itself to good production properties and excellent sanding characteristics. Especially developed for filling the open pores on MDF Board, it is also suitable for a high performance/undercoater on all types of woods.
Unique Advantages
- Ultra high solids (55%) for fast filling of MDF Board and open pores on wood.
- High performance cross-link primer, that provides an excellent base for almost all finish coats.
- Formulated with no aromatic or ketone solvents (HAPS) provides a better work environment and meets or exceeds current environmental regulations.
ML Campbell Duravar
Post-Catalyzed Lacquer. M.L. Campbell Duravar Plus is an ultra-high performance coating system designed to be used on kitchen and bath cabinets and institutional, household, office and laboratory furniture. The unique two component amino-alkyd, self-sealing formula adds value to your furniture and cabinets by producing a finish with outstanding depth, clarity and aesthetics, while providing superior durability and resistance to chemicals and moisture.
Unique Advantages
- The best of European and North American formulation technology to help you comply with environmental regulations.
- Formulated with No HAPs solvents.
- Ultra low formaldehyde formulation which meets world E-1 standards for a better work environment.
- High solids, 42% - just 2 coats will build an excellent finish.
- Self-seal, 1 - product finishing system, no sealer necessary.
- Sands better than most sealers.
- No recoat window - quick cure cycle.
- Fast dry - dries much faster than most conventional catalyzed varnish products.
ML Campbell Magnalac
MAGNALAC has been formulated using the finest of domestic and European technologies, to offer your customers a high performance coating system that produces outstanding aesthetics and excellent long term durability.
Unique Advantages
- Formulated with No HAPs solvents to help you comply with environmental regulations.
- Ultra low formaldehyde which meets world E-1 standards for a better work environment.
- Self sealing - sealer is optional.
- Quick drying cycle - faster cross-linking eliminates lifting problems on recoat and touch-up, common with some pre-catalyzed lacquers.
- Can be force dried up to 120°F to accelerate the drying cycle.
- User friendly - no mixing or pot life problems.
- Exceptional durability and resistance to water,and wear by usage.
- Easily applied with conventional spray, airless spray, air assisted airless spray or HVLP equipment.
ML Campbell High Build Lacquer
M.L. Campbell MagnaMax™ is a technological breakthrough for pre-catalyzed lacquer clear finishing systems. This hi-solids water white formula was designed and developed to maximize the durability and overall performance available from pre-catalyzed technology.
Unique Advantages
- Totally HAPs free
- Ultra low formaldehyde-meets European E1 Standard
- Low in VOC-only 625 grams per liter
- 33% solids-only 2 coats required
- Water white formula
- Self-sealing formula with outstanding sanding properties
- Excellent chemical resistance-See Below
- Exceptional film build
- Excellent adhesion on both closed and open grain substrate
- Mar and scratch resistant
ML Campbell Vinyl Sealer
Specially formulated for premium moisture resistance, this 25% solids, non-yellowing vinyl sealer is preferred for light stains when stain blocking and high adhesion are required.
Unique Advantages
- Water clear
- Non-yellowing
- Outstanding adhesion to any wood surface
- Superior moisture resistance
- 25% solids, clear sealer
- Stain blocking
- Excellent sanding characteristics
ML Campbell Krystal
Conversion Varnish. M.L. Campbell Krystal is a new generation of post-catalyzed conversion varnish finishing system that offers the ultimate in durability. Krystal's high solids, water white, non-yellowing formula was specifically designed for interior wood surfaces that are exposed to extreme moisture, heat or household chemicals.
Unique Advantages
- Water white and non-yellowing
- Post-cat technology and performance
- Meets AWI TR-6 performance standards for chemical and moisture resistance
- 42% solids -- just 2 coats will build an excellent finish
- HAPs compliant -- ultra low in formaldehyde
- Low VOC -- less than 560 grams per liter
- Self-sealing formula with outstanding sanding properties
- Excellent adhesion on both closed and open grain substrate
- Excellent mar and scratch resistance
- Exceptional durability and resistance to water and household chemicals
- Application-friendly -- can be applied with conventional, airless, air- assisted airless or HVLP spray equipment
ML Campbell Klearplast
M.L. Campbell Klearplast is a single component water white CAB acrylic clear finish specially designed for light colored interior wood surfaces where a non-yellowing, fast dry, durable finishing system is required.
Unique Advantages
- VOC compliant - only 667 grams per liter.
- 27% solids.
- Unique formulation of CAB and acrylic resins.
- Exceeds conventional lacquers in durability, hardness, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and moisture resistance.
- Non-yellowing - water clear.
- Easy to apply - applies like conventional nitrocellulose.
- Fast dry.
- No recoat window.
- No pot life problems.
- No mixing or reduction required.
- Easily applied with conventional spray, airless spray, air assisted airless spray or HVLP equipment.
ML Campbell Polystar
This waterborne topcoat is a unique blend of acrylic and polyurethane copolymers. For exceptional moisture resistance and durable film properties on a wide range of interior surfaces. Over 800 colors in gloss or satin luster!
Unique Advantages
- Easy to apply - sprays like conventional coatings.
- Fast dry - dries like conventional coatings.
- Nonflammable - nontoxic.
- Eliminates disposal problems.
- Low odor - provides an improved work environment.
- Offers the performance of pre-catalyzed systems.
- One component - no mixing required.
- Low VOC - only 260 grams per liter.
- High solids - 40%.
ML Campbell Resistant
Catalyzed Pigmented Varnish. M.L. Campbell Resistant is a high-performance coating system that truly adds value to your furniture and cabinets by producing a finish that combines outstanding looks with exceptional durability. Resistant is a world class, two component, amino-alkyd finishing system specially designed for use on furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and display fixtures.
Unique Advantages
- The best of North American and European formulating technology.
- Formulated with No HAPs solvents to help you comply with environmental regulations.
- Ultra low formaldehyde formulation which meets world E-1 standards for a better work environment.
- No recoat windows - quick cure cycle.
- Fast dry - dries much faster than most conventional catalyzed varnish products.
- Exceptional durability and resistance to water,household chemicals and wear by usage.
- Available in three lusters - gloss, semi-gloss and satin in a white, opaque or clear base.
- Available in over 800 popular colors.
- Packaged pre-reduced - just add catalyst.
- Excellent scratch and mar resistance.
ML Campbell UltraStar
M.L. Campbell UltraStar Water Borne Clear Finishes represents the best of the dawning age of aqueous coatings. UltraStar Water Borne coating systems offer a Water Borne clear finishing system that has the performance, application, durability and quality normally found only in the best solvent-based precatalyzed lacquers. Plus, UltraStar offers the added benefit of meeting the most stringent environmental concerns.
Unique Advantages
- Acrylic/Polyurethane copolymer formulation.
- Exceeds conventional Nitrocellulose clear lacquers in durability-hardness/abrasion resistant-flexibility-chemical resistance.
- VOC Compliant, meets or exceeds all current U.S. regulations, in addition, formulated to contain no substances on U.S. regulated Toxic Pollutant List.
- Available in Gloss, Satin, Dull and a Sanding Sealer.
- Non-flammable, non-toxic, helps you meet insurance, fire and safety requirements without sacrificing product performance.
- Ease of application - sprays like a conventional Nitrocellulose lacquer. Has high solids (27%) and fast lacquer dry.
ML Campbell Woodsong
Woodsong Stain
Fast drying spray and wipe wood stains that can be recoated with lacquers or other industrial wood finishes. This fast dry formula (30-60 minutes) applies by spraying and wiping the stain directly on the wood to be finished.
Woodsong Microton Toners
Woodsong Microton Toners were developed to act as the first step in staining light colored woods (oak, pine, birch etc.) to a darker color such as mahogany. When used as a first stain coat, this spray-only toner uniforms the tone of the wood's color, making an even base for the application of Woodsong Microton Toner.
Woodsong Traditional Glaze
WoodSong Traditional Glaze was developed to add depth to 3-dimensional surfaces, imitate aging, and create other decorative patterns on interior wood surfaces. This product exhibits excellent workability, as well as fast and easy recoating. Over 300 custom colors of WoodSong Traditional Glaze are available.