Wood Coatings addresses the factors responsible for the performance of wood coatings in both domestic and industrial situations. The term 'wood coatings' covers a broad range of products including stains, varnishes, paints and supporting ancillary products that may be used indoors or outdoors.
Techniques for coating wood go back many centuries but in recent decades there has been a move towards more environmentally-friendly materials, for example, the use of water-borne rather than solvent-borne chemicals.
A major objective of Wood Coatings is to explain the underlying factors that influence selection, application and general operational issues. Basic information on the chemistry and technology of coatings is included for the benefit of students and laboratory technicians. Additionally, the book includes individual chapters of interest to architects, specifiers, and industrial users.
- Offers up-to-date guidance on current availability and usage of wood coatings
- Provides the reader with a basic understanding of both coating and substrate interactions
- Covers both architectural (trade and DIY) and industrial sectors
Chapter 1 Markets for Wood and Wood Coatings
Chapter 2 Wood and Wood-Based Substrates
Chapter 3 Raw Materials for Wood Coatings (1) - Film Formers (Binders, Resins and Polymers)
Chapter 4 Raw Materials for Wood Coatings (2) - Solvents, Additives and Colorants
Chapter 5 Classification and Formulation of Wood Coatings
Chapter 6 Properties of Wood Coatings - Testing and Characterisation
Chapter 7 Market Needs and End Uses (1) - Architectural (Decorative) Wood Coatings
Chapter 8 Market Needs and End Uses (2) - Industrial Wood Coatings
Chapter 9 Operational Aspects of Wood Coatings: Application and Surface Preparation
Chapter 10 Film Formation: Drying and Curing