Product Overview

DAMEI Wood Grain Powder Coating creates stunningly realistic wood effects on metal surfaces through advanced sublimation transfer technology. This innovative two-step process combines the beauty of natural wood with the durability and low maintenance of powder-coated metal, making it ideal for architectural aluminum, metal doors and windows, furniture, and decorative applications.

Traditional wood requires ongoing maintenance, is susceptible to rot, warping, and pest damage, and has limited durability in outdoor environments. DAMEI's wood grain powder coating delivers the aesthetic appeal of natural wood without any of its disadvantages:

• Photorealistic wood patterns - Oak, walnut, teak, mahogany, and custom wood species
• Exceptional UV resistance - No fading for 5-8 years outdoor use
• Zero maintenance - No painting, staining, or sealing required
• Superior durability - Scratch, impact, and weather resistant
• Moisture proof - Will not rot, warp, or swell like real wood
• Cost effective - Lower lifetime cost vs. real wood or wood veneer

Applications: Aluminum doors and windows, curtain walls, metal furniture, architectural cladding, railings, ceiling systems, interior decoration.

Key Features & Benefits

✓ Sublimation Transfer Technology

Our proprietary two-step process creates depth and realism impossible with direct print:

Step 1: Base Coat Application
- Spray light-colored powder coating base (white, cream, or light brown)
- Cure at 180-200°C to create smooth foundation
- Base coat provides adhesion and background color

Step 2: Wood Grain Transfer
- Apply heat-transfer film with wood grain pattern to cured base coat
- Heat and vacuum pressure activate sublimation inks
- Ink penetrates into powder coating surface
- Remove film to reveal permanent wood grain pattern

Result: Deep, three-dimensional wood texture with incredible detail - visible wood grain lines, knots, and natural wood color variations.

✓ Extensive Wood Pattern Library

Choose from 100+ authentic wood species patterns:

Popular Hardwoods:
- Oak (red oak, white oak, quarter-sawn oak)
- Walnut (black walnut, European walnut)
- Cherry (American cherry, Brazilian cherry)
- Mahogany (African mahogany, Honduras mahogany)
- Maple (hard maple, bird's eye maple)

Exotic Woods:
- Teak (Burmese teak, African teak)
- Rosewood (Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood)
- Ebony (Macassar ebony, African ebony)
- Zebrawood, Wenge, Sapele

Rustic & Reclaimed Styles:
- Weathered barn wood
- Driftwood gray
- Reclaimed pine
- Hand-scraped oak

Custom Patterns: Send us your desired wood sample or image - we can create custom transfer films to match.

✓ Superior Outdoor Durability

Formulated with premium outdoor-grade polyester resins:
- UV Resistance: >1000 hours QUV exposure (GB/T 1740)
- Color Fastness: Minimal fading for 5-8 years outdoor exposure
- Weather Resistance: Rain, snow, humidity, temperature cycling
- Salt Spray: >1000 hours (suitable for coastal environments)
- Thermal Stability: -40°C to +80°C without degradation

✓ Extremely Durable Finish

• Scratch Resistance: >2H pencil hardness
• Impact Resistance: 50 kg·cm (withstands accidental impacts)
• Adhesion: Grade 0 (will not peel or delaminate)
• Flexibility: Pass 1T bend test (thermal expansion compatible)
• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to cleaners, mild acids/alkalis

✓ Maintenance-Free Beauty

Unlike real wood requiring periodic refinishing:
- No Painting: Color and pattern permanent
- No Staining: Will not absorb moisture stains
- No Sealing: Coating is inherently waterproof
- Easy Cleaning: Wipe with damp cloth
- No Rot or Warping: Metal substrate eliminates wood problems

Technical Specifications (Based on Product Catalog Data)

Application Areas

Architectural Aluminum

Doors & Windows:
- Residential entrance doors with wood appearance
- Commercial storefront systems
- Window frames and sashes
- Sliding patio doors

Advantages: Combines aluminum's strength and low maintenance with wood's aesthetic appeal. No painting, no rot, excellent energy efficiency with thermal break systems.

Curtain Wall & Cladding

• Building facade panels
• Architectural column covers
• Soffit and fascia panels
• Sunshade louvers

Advantages: Lightweight aluminum with wood appearance creates warm, natural building exteriors. Ideal for biophilic architectural design.

Metal Furniture

• Outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, benches)
• Office desks and filing cabinets
• Bedroom furniture (bed frames, wardrobes)
• Display shelving and retail fixtures

Advantages: Furniture looks like solid wood but never warps, cracks, or requires refinishing. Suitable for high-humidity environments (bathrooms, kitchens).

Interior Decoration

• Ceiling systems (suspended ceilings, acoustic panels)
• Wall panels and wainscoting
• Decorative columns and beams
• Room dividers and screens

Advantages: Fire-resistant metal substrate with beautiful wood appearance. Easy installation, no wood dust during cutting.

Railings & Balustrades

• Staircase railings (residential & commercial)
• Balcony railings
• Deck railings
• Fence systems

Advantages: Outdoor wood railings deteriorate quickly. Wood grain aluminum provides permanent beauty without maintenance.

Wood Grain Transfer Process (Complete Guide)

Equipment Required

• Vacuum heat transfer machine (or heat transfer oven with vacuum)
• Temperature controller (accurate to ±2°C)
• Vacuum pump (0.08-0.1 MPa vacuum capability)
• Heat-resistant tape or fixtures
• Clean cotton gloves (avoid fingerprints)

Materials Required

• Wood grain powder-coated parts (base coat cured)
• Wood grain heat transfer film (selected pattern)
• Cleaning alcohol or surface cleaner
• Lint-free cloth

Step-by-Step Transfer Process

Step 1: Surface Preparation
1. Inspect cured base coat for defects (smooth, uniform color, no contamination)
2. Clean surface with alcohol to remove dust, fingerprints, oils
3. Allow to dry completely (moisture causes transfer defects)

Step 2: Film Application
1. Cut wood grain film to size (slightly larger than part surface)
2. Position film on part surface (wood grain direction correct)
3. Use heat-resistant tape to secure film edges
4. Ensure no wrinkles or air bubbles under film

Step 3: Transfer Parameters
1. Place part with film into vacuum chamber or heat press
2. Close chamber and activate vacuum pump (0.08-0.1 MPa)
3. Set temperature: 180-200°C (180°C for light colors, 200°C for dark)
4. Transfer time: 5-10 minutes depending on part size
- Small parts (<0.5m²): 5-6 minutes
- Medium parts (0.5-2m²): 7-8 minutes
- Large parts (>2m²): 9-10 minutes

Step 4: Film Removal
1. After transfer time complete, release vacuum slowly
2. Open chamber - parts will be hot (~150-180°C)
3. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes until touchable (~80-100°C)
4. Carefully peel transfer film at 45° angle
5. If film resists, part is still too hot - wait 30 seconds more

Step 5: Quality Inspection
1. Check complete wood grain pattern transfer (no blank spots)
2. Verify color density and clarity
3. Check for defects (bubbles, wrinkles, incomplete areas)
4. Touch-up or re-transfer if needed (same day only)

Troubleshooting Common Transfer Issues

Available Wood Patterns & Colors

Classic Wood Species (Most Popular)

Light Woods:
- Oak - Classic light to medium brown with prominent grain
- Maple - Pale cream with subtle grain pattern
- Ash - Light brown with distinctive straight grain
- Beech - Pale yellow-brown with fine grain

Medium Woods:
- Walnut - Rich medium to dark brown with beautiful grain variation
- Cherry - Reddish-brown with smooth, elegant grain
- Teak - Golden to medium brown with straight grain, oil-rich appearance
- Mahogany - Reddish-brown with straight, ribbon-like grain

Dark Woods:
- Rosewood - Dark brown with purple/black streaks
- Ebony - Very dark brown to black with fine grain
- Wenge - Dark brown with black grain lines
- Walnut (Dark) - Deep chocolate brown

Specialty Finishes

Weathered & Rustic:
- Barn wood gray
- Driftwood (silver-gray)
- Reclaimed pine
- Distressed oak

Modern & Contemporary:
- Bleached oak (light whitewash effect)
- Charred wood (black with visible grain)
- Two-tone combinations

Custom Pattern Development

Minimum order: 500 m² for custom wood grain film production
Lead time: 20-30 days
Process: Send wood sample or high-resolution photo → we create custom film

Quality Assurance

Base Coat Quality Control

• Powder particle size distribution verification
• Color consistency (ΔE <1.0 batch-to-batch)
• Application and cure testing
• Adhesion and hardness testing

Transfer Film Quality

• Pattern registration accuracy
• Color density and consistency
• Film backing quality
• Storage condition verification

Final Product Testing

• Wood grain pattern clarity and completeness
• Overall appearance (color, gloss, texture)
• Mechanical properties (hardness, impact, adhesion, flexibility)
• Accelerated weathering (UV, salt spray)
• Batch documentation and traceability

Packaging & Delivery

Base Coat Powder:
- 25 kg per box, standard packaging
- MOQ: 200 kg (8 boxes) for standard base colors
- Lead time: 7-10 days

Wood Grain Transfer Film:
- Sold by square meter or roll
- Standard roll: 1.26m width × 100m length
- MOQ: 100 m² for stock patterns, 500 m² for custom
- Lead time: Stock patterns 5-7 days, custom 20-30 days

Complete Package:
- We can supply both base coat powder and matching transfer film
- Technical support for transfer process included

Why Choose DAMEI Wood Grain Powder Coating?

Authentic Wood Appearance

Our wood grain patterns are created from high-resolution scans of real wood, capturing every detail of natural grain, knots, and color variation. The sublimation process creates depth and realism that direct printing cannot match.

Proven Outdoor Durability

Unlike wood grain films that fade in 1-2 years, our sublimation transfer becomes part of the powder coating surface. Extensive outdoor testing shows 5-8 years of excellent appearance retention.

Complete Technical Support

• Base coat powder formulation optimized for transfer
• Transfer film pattern library (100+ options)
• Transfer equipment recommendations
• Process training and troubleshooting
• Ongoing application support

18 Years Manufacturing Experience

DAMEI has supplied wood grain powder systems to major aluminum profile manufacturers, door/window fabricators, and furniture manufacturers across China and internationally.

Request Free Sample

What We Provide:
✓ Base coat powder sample (5 kg)
✓ Wood grain transfer film samples (multiple patterns)
✓ Complete transfer process guidelines
✓ Equipment recommendations
✓ Pricing for powder and film

Contact DAMEI:
📧 Email: sales@dameipc.com
📱 Phone: +86-139-6365-5580
🏭 Factory: No. 1788 Weichang Road, Weifang, Shandong, China
🌐 Website: www.dameipc.com

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FAQs

Q: How realistic is the wood grain pattern?

A: Extremely realistic. Our sublimation process captures wood grain detail at high resolution with natural color gradations, knots, and texture. From 1-2 meters away, it's difficult to distinguish from real wood.

Q: Will the wood grain fade outdoors?

A: Minimal fading. Our outdoor-grade base coat and UV-resistant sublimation inks maintain excellent appearance for 5-8 years in outdoor exposure. This far exceeds direct-print wood grain films (1-2 years) and rivals or exceeds real wood stain durability.

Q: Can I apply wood grain transfer to existing powder coated parts?

A: Generally no. The transfer process requires specific base coat formulations optimized for sublimation ink reception. Standard powder coatings may not accept the transfer properly.

Q: What's the minimum order for custom wood patterns?

A: Custom wood grain film requires 500 m² minimum order (one production run). For testing, we can provide small samples of similar existing patterns before committing to custom film production.

Q: Is wood grain coating more expensive than standard powder coating?

A: Yes, due to the two-step process (base coat + transfer). Typical cost is 2-3× standard powder coating. However, this is still much less expensive than real wood or wood veneer on metal, with far superior durability and no maintenance.

Q: Can wood grain coating be applied to steel or just aluminum?

A: Both. Wood grain powder coating works on any metal substrate - aluminum, steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel. Surface preparation and base coat adhesion are the key factors.

Q: How do I clean wood grain powder coated surfaces?

A: Simple soap and water or mild household cleaner with soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing pads that could scratch the surface. No special wood care products needed.

Q: Can I get a textured wood grain (not just visual)?

A: Standard sublimation transfer creates visual wood grain only (smooth surface). For textured wood effect, we offer special textured base coats that can be combined with wood grain transfer for both visual and tactile wood simulation.

Last Updated: 2025-10-04 | All specifications based on DAMEI catalog data

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