Allwood is Birla Opus's wood-finish ecosystem for protecting and beautifying wooden surfaces. The current manufacturer catalogue includes PU Interior, PU Exterior, Melamine, SoftTouch and Italian PU, plus Wood Filler and Wood Stain as preparation/finishing components. citeturn0search0turn0search2
Current PIS: long-lasting luxurious finish; high gloss retention; excellent stain resistance; superior scratch resistance; 80–90 sq ft/L/coat; 1L, 4L and 20L packs; 2-year warranty.
Preparation: sand along grain with 180 then 320/400, remove dust, fill knots/nail marks/dents with Allwood Wood Filler, and use Allwood Wood Stain if changing shade/tone.
Current PISCurrent PIS: long-lasting luxurious finish; high gloss retention; UV protection; crack resistance; 80–90 sq ft/L/coat; Matt & Gloss; 1L, 4L and 20L packs; 2-year warranty.
Preparation: sand 180 then 320/400, remove dust, use Wood Filler for knots/nail marks/dents, then Wood Stain when a shade/tone change is required.
Current PISCurrent PIS: single-component PU; rich and smooth finish; high-gloss retention; good flow & levelling; 80–90 sq ft/L/coat; 500ml, 1L and 4L packs; 1-year warranty.
Wood Stain, when required, is applied after surface preparation; the PIS gives approximately 60–90 minutes drying time for the stain.
Current PISCurrent PIS: ultra-rich clear matt finish; high transparency; scratch resistance; stain repellence; excellent durability; 80–90 sq ft/L/coat.
Correctly prepared wood may receive 1–2 coats of Allwood Epoxy Isolant to insulate against oil/resin, followed by Wood Filler and optional Wood Stain before the Italian PU system.
Current PISCurrent PIS: ultra-rich white matt finish; excellent whiteness; scratch resistance; stain repellence; excellent durability; 80–90 sq ft/L/coat.
Available as base + hardener kit. The PIS recommends correctly prepared wood and spraying with correct deposition.
Current PISCurrent PIS: solvent-based stain with 12 attractive translucent shades and uniform finish. Pack sizes include 100ml, 500ml, 1L and 5L.
It is used to change the shade/tone of wood before the appropriate clear/coloured finishing system.
Current PIS| Customer requirement | Likely starting point | Important check |
|---|---|---|
| Interior wooden furniture/woodwork | PU Interior / SoftTouch / Italian PU | Desired sheen, scratch/stain resistance and substrate preparation. |
| Exterior wooden surface | PU Exterior / suitable Italian PU system | UV/weather exposure and correct exterior preparation. |
| Change wood colour but retain grain | Wood Stain + compatible clear finish | Shade and final topcoat compatibility. |
| White opaque wood finish | Italian PU White Matt | Base/hardener system and spray application requirements. |
| Rich smooth 1K PU finish | SoftTouch 1K PU | 1K system, desired matt/gloss finish and substrate preparation. |
The website can now treat wood finishing as a complete system rather than a list of cans: wood condition → sanding → filling → staining → sealer/isolant where required → exact PU/melamine system → finish → maintenance → current Islamia enquiry.