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Citation
(2005), "A new course from PRA: coatings for wood and wood based substrates, 15 November 2005", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 34 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2005.12934cac.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
A new course from PRA: coatings for wood and wood based substrates, 15 November 2005
A new course from PRA: coatings for wood and wood based substrates, 15 November 2005
Keywords: Coatings, Wood, Training
The special needs of wood as a substrate is considered, with special reference to the coating of wood in buildings and furniture. Coating formulation is set in a context of legislation, operational requirements and the background of European standards activity.
The course opens with an account of the structure of wood at the microscopic and macroscopic level and the influence this will have on the performance of coatings. Derived products such as MDF and other board products are also considered.
For exterior coatings special emphasis is placed on the issues influencing durability and service life. The hazards facing wood in buildings from moisture, sunlight and biological attack are linked to the principal lines of defence through good design combined with appropriate surface coatings and preservative treatments. In considering solutions, both maintenance and industrial coating practices are critically reviewed.
Interior coatings include flooring and furniture. The need to meet VOC and other legislation has created the need to change from traditional to “compliant” coatings. Operational factors then become major determinants on the choice of technology, which can include waterborne, high solids, powder and radiation curing.
There will be some flexibility in the course to meet specific interests of the attendees.
Jon Graystone who presents the course has substantial experience of formulating and testing wood coatings and is a member of relevant EU and UK standard committees.
For further details, please contact: Elisabeth Brown-Training & Exhibitions Manager, PRA Coatings Technology Centre, 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, Middx, TW11 8LD; Tel: +44 (0) 20 8614 4815; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8943 4705; E-mail: e.brown@pra.org.uk; web site: www.pra.org.uk/training