How Timber Marking Paints are Helpful for Forest Organization?

How Timber Marking Paints are Helpful for Forest Organization?

Fox Valley Paint

Have you ever noticed a tree marked in a forest with paint? They are marked to meet the specific needs and requirements of the forest department of the region or state. Trees are marked for several reasons like when they are about to be cut or marked to indicate property ownership. There are many reasons to cut a tree.

Reasons to cut a tree

1.   High risk of failure

2.   Poor stem form and quality

3.   Unwanted species

4.   Release of future crop tree

5.   Low crown vigor

6.   Improve spacing

Tree marking is also done to maintain boundary lines to avoid a problem like trespassing on others' land. Several companies provide different types of timber marking paint used by an employee in forest management activities to designate trees and cutting unit boundaries. Some paints are designed to deter timber theft and specifically formulated to minimize health risks and can be stored in adverse weather conditions.


Tips to Use Aerosol Paint

1.   Clean out the nozzle with any dried paint to avoid any clog for the next use. You can hold the can upside down to press the nozzle until no more pigment shows in the spray, and then wipe the tip with a rag or paper towel.

2.   Apply coats in different directions for most even coverage. Changing directions is extremely important to get every corner of the surface and reduce the chance of zebra stripes.

3.   When stomping around upstairs, dust tends to shake down from the floor joists. To avoid this, try to create a poly booth to cover ceiling and mopping floors will keep your feet from stirring up dust. Avoid fans and ACs to settle the dust.

4.   If you have plugged nozzle and have other cans of spray paint with a good nozzle. You can swap the bad one with the new one. Even a plugged nozzle can be soaked into nail polish remover, acetone or in mineral spirits to correct them.

5.   Use spray- a tool which is a plastic jar plus an aerosol can that you can buy online. Thick material like polyurethane and latex paint can help in achieving a smooth coat. You can search online to custom color spray paint and easily paint any item like electrical cover plates, shelf to match it with the wall color of your choice. If you want a different shade, you can choose from the paint swatch of the paint store.

6.   Read the instruction always on the can which can tell you the direction of use and drying time in between the coats. Wear proper gloves, hat and an activated carbon respirator when you spray paint indoor area.

It is important to know the right manufacturer of timber marking paint and consider few essential tips before buying a paint-like how long it will stay when exposed to sun and harsh weather conditions.  

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