States Industries has been finishing natural wood panels since 1966. We led the industry to the use of ultraviolet cured coatings, and continue to lead in providing high quality mill finished panels. No other panel manufacturer comes close to the quality and variety available under our NOVA line of finished panel products.

Using NOVA panels lowers costs, speeds processing and eliminates harmful emissions associated with traditional finishing methods. While we offer a variety of topcoat options and gloss levels, NOVA finishes fall into four general categories.

Clear
A combination of sealers and topcoats applied directly to a panel’s surface to provide protection without obscuring the natural beauty of the wood.

Translucent
Pigmented stains or dyes are applied to the panel surface to enhance the wood’s natural color. Darker stains may be used to minimize color variation in certain decorative veneers. A clear protective sealer and topcoat are also applied.

Opaque
Solid color covers the wood’s natural grain pattern and color, while the grain’s texture may or may not remain visible depending on the specie selected. Black and white, as well as tan, gray and red opaques are common. Clear protective topcoat and sealer is also applied.

Printed
Panels may be covered with an opaque basecoat and then imprinted with a pattern of a natural wood grain. Background and imprint colors, as well as the grain pattern can be altered to achieve a variety of appearances. Protective sealers and topcoats are then applied.