Abstract: Compositions and a method are provided for forming a coated wood product having the appearance and texture of wood grain, which conceals joints on the wood surface and which is capable of accepting conventional wood stain.

Abstract: A framing system comprising a sash having a top rail member, a bottom rail member, and a pair of stiles interconnecting the rail members at opposite sides of the sash, and a muntin framework inside the sash for supporting and separating a plurality of individual lights, such as windowpanes. The muntin framework comprises at least one exterior muntin bar extending generally vertically between the top and bottom rail members, at least one exterior muntin bar extending generally horizontally between the stiles, a plurality of interior muntin caps, at least one generally vertical connecting bar connecting said vertical muntin bar and a respective muntin cap, and at least one generally horizontal connecting bar connecting said horizontal muntin bar and a respective muntin cap.