Rex Lumber Finishing Systems

Alkyd Primer Systems (RX3)

Alkyd Primers for Cedar and Accoya®

Rex Lumber’s alkyd primer system is commonly recommended for:

• Western Red Cedar
• Accoya®
• Specialty exterior wood products

Benefits include:

• Excellent compatibility with latex and alkyd topcoats
• Improved adhesion on difficult wood species
• Tinting availability
• Enhanced exterior performance

This system is particularly useful when projects require higher-performance exterior coating systems or darker paint colors.

Interior Lacquer Systems (RX6–RX8)

Sanding Sealer and Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer

These systems are commonly used for:

• Interior trim
• Ceiling materials
• Wall paneling
• Store fixtures
• Display applications

Benefits include:

• Highly uniform coating appearance
• Tinting options
• Improved production consistency
• Smoother finishes compared to field spraying

For commercial millwork and fixture manufacturers, these systems provide a cleaner, more repeatable finish process.

Conversion Varnish Systems (RX9–RX10)

High-Durability Interior Finishes

Rex Lumber’s conversion varnish systems are designed for high-impact commercial environments where durability matters.

Advantages include:

• Improved scratch resistance
• Better moisture resistance
• Harder finish compared to pre-cat lacquer
• Strong performance in commercial applications

Ideal applications include:

• Commercial millwork
• Store fixtures
• High-traffic interiors
• Display manufacturing

Benjamin Moore Woodluxe® Systems (RX15)

Exterior Wood Stain and Protection

RX15 uses Benjamin Moore Woodluxe® for exterior siding, trim, fencing, and decking applications.

Features include:

• Transparent to solid opacity options
• UV and mildew resistance
• Four-sided coating application
• Exterior siding compatibility
• Accoya® finishing support

This system is commonly used on:

• Exterior siding
• Cladding
• Fencing
• Decking
• Retail stock programs

Cutek Extreme® Wood Stabilizer Systems (RX17–RX18)

Factory Finishing for Kebony®, Thermally Modified Wood, and Specialty Cladding

Rex Lumber offers factory-applied Cutek Extreme® finishing systems specifically suited for:

• Kebony®
• Thermally modified wood
• Specialty exterior cladding and decking systems

These penetrating oil systems help:

• Reduce checking
• Limit warping and cupping
• Improve dimensional stability
• Support long-term wood performance

RX17: Clear Wood Stabilizer

The clear version allows wood to naturally weather while helping stabilize the material over time.

RX18: Cutek Extreme® with Colortone

This version includes 18 stock color options and added UV protection to help slow the natural greying process.

These systems are particularly valuable for architects and contractors specifying modified wood products where appearance consistency and long-term stability matter.

Fire-Rated Coating Systems (RX19)

Insl-X® Fire-Rated Coatings

Rex Lumber also offers Class A fire-rated coating systems using Benjamin Moore Insl-X® products.

Features include:

• Four-sided coating systems
• Interior and exterior compatibility
• Acrylic topcoat compatibility
• Commercial specification support

This system is often used where fire-rating requirements must be incorporated into architectural wood applications.

Tinted Millwork Primers (RX20)

Sherwin-Williams® Millwork Primer

RX20 is a water-based interior/exterior primer system designed for:

• Tinted primer applications
• Darker paint systems
• Architectural millwork projects requiring custom color preparation