This is the second revised edition of the classic “Chemistry and Technology of Wood Coating”. The book was published in 2018 due to worldwide inquiries. In this specialist book, the most important wood lacquer technologies for indoor and outdoor use are discussed with their advantages and disadvantages as well as their market significance.
The focus is particularly on environmentally friendly paint technologies, guide formulations and current processes for coating wood and wood-based materials are presented in detail. The latest processes for the industrial coating of high-gloss surfaces or d matt surfaces are also explained. The authors take into account market-economy aspects – ecologically and economically alike. Finally, current trends and further development opportunities are shown.