Clarity and durability with innovative environmentally friendly waterborne matte coatings

Low-gloss wood finishes have grown increasingly popular, shifting from organic solvents to water-based resins. But these eco-friendly coatings have some drawbacks including vulnerability to staining with liquids common in households such as coffee, wine, vinegar, even water. Though films matted with organic matting agents or waxes can be more stain-resistant, they also tend to hide the natural beauty of the wood substrate. Discover how chemists at W. R. Grace & Co. have set out to protect wooden surfaces from mechanical stresses and chemical exposure while letting the natural grain shine through.