Wood Stabilizing & Dyeing Services

What does it mean to Stabilize Wood?
It is a process where a liquid acrylic ( Monomer) is forced into the wood under a very high pressure that will force the resins into the wood. Curing would take place after a heat cycle.

How does stabilization improve to wood?
The Stabilizing process increases the weight and density of the wood up to 130 % (porous woods such as spalted maple or Buckeye absorbs more resin than dense woods such as ebony). The stabilized would become denser, stronger and it would also reduce end grain tear. The color would darken slightly but would enhance the grain pattern and figuring. The stabilization of wood would dramatically reduce the effects of humidity on the wood.

How to prepare your wood for the stabilization process?

Mark all wooden pieces with a paint marker or a correction pen.
Make sure the wood has a moister content of not more than 10% before it is shipped.
Remove all wax or other coatings from wood before it is shipped. Some coatings may act as a barrier and the resin will not penetrate the wood in full.
Cut your wood slightly oversized to compensate for shrinkage and warping.
All packages can be mailed to the following address:

3025 Suite B, Trotters Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Please note the following:

Stabilization might darken the wood, much like a clear varnish would do when spayed on wood.
Very oily woods would not stabilize very well.
Warping and cracking can occur during the process of stabilization and curing.
The density and weight gain will be effected by the species of wood.
Wood must have a moisture content below 10%
The stabilizing process will not fill and repair holes and cracks.
There is no limit on the amount of pieces to be stabilized. There would be a price advantage as quantities are increased.
Waiting time will be determined when the order is placed. Standard processing time is one week.

Standard Colors available:

Wool Red, Flag Blue, Sun Yellow, Flame Orange, Ocean Blue, Bright Green, Purple, Brown/Gray, Lilac Blue, Teal Blue. See sample pictures taken from actual colored stabilized woods.