Tag Archives: Eco Paint

CBR is proud to be part of Vancouver’s Greenster Community.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Bill

Part marketplace, part community, all good living – that’s Greenster, one of the newest eco-friendly resources for folks who want to choose better. They select businesses that they think fit the criteria for a more sustainable urban lifestyle. CBR Products … Continue reading →

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Using AFM SafeSeal Correctly

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Simon

Safecoat Safe Seal is a multi-use, water-based, low gloss sealer for highly porous surfaces such as particle board, plywood, processed wood and porous concrete. It is used primarily to reduce toxic offgassing: in particular, it is highly effective at sealing … Continue reading →

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Village COOP parking lot in St-Etienne-de-Bolton Gets Broda Treatment

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Simon

Here’s a quick little post about a great little project. This lovely small Village COOP parking lot in St-Etienne-de-Bolton, Québec had their notice board and fencing finished with 2 coats each of Broda Pro-Tek-Tor DR 101 Cedar and 234 Sea … Continue reading →

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More Low-VOC Coating Regulations are on the way. How will they affect YOU?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Bill

In 2005, it was estimated that 51 kilotonnes of VOCs were emitted from architectural coatings in Canada. Since 2010, Environment Canada has published the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II. … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Restoration News | Tagged alternatives, architectural coatings, Canada, Clear, Coating, Coating Regulations, coatings, Concentration Limits, Eco Paint, Environment Canada, Exterior, exterior wood, Exterior wood stain, Interior, Low, Low Odour, Low VOC, mandatory, manufacturers, Regulations, samples, Semi-Transparent, Stain, stains, VOC, VOC Coating Regulations, water-based stain, wiping stain, Wood, wood stain | Leave a comment

Childcare Centre built to LEED standards w/ Broda Clarity + Pro-Thane

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Simon

Hastings Park Childcare Centre, in Vancouver, is a fantastic 7,100 square foot facility that sits beautifully located on Renfrew Street on a sloped hill facing mountain views and opening out to a lovely view of the racetrack. It has 44 … Continue reading →

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Wood Finish Coatings = Beautiful Home In Nelson, BC, Canada

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Simon

Here is a beautiful home on the lake in Nelson, BC, built by Purcell Timber Frames, who also hail from Nelson. CBR Products worked closely with Purcell and Co. to come up with a custom colour, in our Broda Pro-Tek-Tor … Continue reading →

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Maintain Your Safecoat Oils.

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Simon

Jay Watts from AFM Safecoat has recently given us these tips and points on how to maintain your AFM Safecoat Oils. So if you have some lovely wooden furniture that has been graced with these awesome products then here’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in AFM Safecoat, BRODA, Building & Restoration News, CBR Products Staff | Tagged AFM Safecoat, AFM Super Clean, application, Broda, CBR Products, Cleaing, Coating, Eco Paint, Finishing, Floor Refinishing, Low Odour, Low VOC, Maintenance, Polishing, Product Reviews, Restoration | Leave a comment

South Bonson Community Centre

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Simon

The South Bonson Community Centre is the heart of the Pitt Meadow community of Bonson. The setting is beautifully located on the banks of the Fraser River on the site of an old saw mill. There are clusters of townhouses, … Continue reading →

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AFM Safecoat’s Winter Newsletter

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Simon

AFM recently put out their annual winter newsletter. It’s great reading with really good articles on such things as their recent acing of emissions tests, Hyundai USA using AFM Acrylacq in their 2012 vehicles and of course Jay’s Kitchen, a … Continue reading →

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Just A Couple Of Great Vids On AFM Safecoat!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Simon

Here’s a couple of great videos! First up, we have Jay Watts, from AFM Safecoat, discussing how to use AFM Safeseal correctly and some of the dos and don’ts. Jay gives a fantastic clarification of this product. Click here to … Continue reading →

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