Wood Coatings Chemistry and Formulation Techniques

Wood is almost always finished with a coating to protect it from the elements and enhance its appearance. The market which is expanding at 6.5% per year and the diversity of wood coatings presents many opportunities but it also comes with challenges like cost, performance, regulatory constraints and sustainability goals.

Join our course to obtain practical solutions to overcome your current challenges and develop successful high-quality products. Gain insights into formulating successful wood coatings applicable to many markets and gather knowledge on customers' needs and learn to translate those to the laboratory to achieve a seamless and interactive process.

Join this course to-:

Learn to address your wood coatings customers problems, by getting solutions and alternatives to your current approach

How to successfully land a product on the market while keeping all the regulatory constraints at bay.

Determine the right wood coatings technology while meeting all the EHS regulations, decent raw material prices and high consumer expectations.

Formulators, technical managers, product managers, and sales personnel responsible for wood finishing markets will benefit from attending the course. 

1. Introduction to Wood Coatings
   
   
   • Markets for Wood Coatings
   • Sustainable Wood Harvesting
   • Species of Woods and Recommended Uses


2. Choosing Your Wood Coatings Formulation by Technology
   
   
   • Determine the price/performance ratio required to meet your customers expectations.
   • Find the right wood coatings technology for your customer and application (cost factor, regulatory concerns, sustainability goals).
   • Research starting formulations using a material selection database.


3. Types of Wood Coatings Tech and Formulation Techniques
   
   
   • Low Temperature Curing Technologies
     
     
     • Varnishes
     • 2K Urethanes
     • Polyester
     • Waterborne Self Cross-linking Technologies
   
   
   • Elevated Temperature Curing Coatings
     
     
     • Catalyzed Varnishes
     • Cross-linked Solid Color Coatings
     • Low temperature Cure Powder Coatings
   
   
   • Radiant Energy Cure
     
     
     • UV and EB Stains, Sealers and Top-coats
   
   
   • The Future for Wood Coatings
     
     
     • Emerging Applications
     • New Technologies to Meet New Challenges


4. Regulations


5. 30 mins Q&A- Ask your questions directly to the expert!