Hardness and brightness durability properties of opaque paints used in furniture industry

Abstract

In furniture industry resistance of wooden surfaces against external effects depends on the strength of paint and varnish layers towards possible impacts. In this study cellulosic, synthetic and acrylic types opaque paints were applied on the wooden surfaces of Fine (Pima nigra L), Chestnut (Castenea saliva L) and Beach (Fagus orientate L). Later, physical and optical durability properties such as hardness and brightness were determined.