Water-Based: The Eco-Logical Choice
Water-based wood coatings are now the preferred choice for performance and sustainability. Because water is used as the solvent, these products are eco-friendly, easy to apply, and safe for manufacturers and consumers.
Key benefits of water-based wood coatings
- Good resistance to heat and abrasion
- Excellent adhesion
- Low toxicity and flammability due to low VOC levels and HAP emissions
- Help reducing air emissions
- In some cases, water-based coatings cost less than solvent-based coatings and require no additives, thinners, or hardeners
- Compared to solvent-based coatings, less coating is required to cover the same surface area
- The pot life of water-based products is relatively long and unused coatings can be preserved in a sealed container for future use
- The paint guns or other application tools can be easily cleaned with water or water-based solutions and do not require paint thinner, acetone, or methyl acetate
- Can use conventional application techniques