Beyond Wood  

Exploring the future of sustainable wood flooring coatings

Innovation and sustainability are the driving forces behind the next generation of wood flooring coatings.
At Lamberti, we combine advanced chemistry with a deep understanding of application needs to develop solutions that deliver outstanding performance while reducing environmental impact.

At Frontiers in Wood Coating, Michele Mazzi will present "BEYOND WOOD", providing an overview of the latest developments in bio-based waterborne coating technologies for wood flooring and demonstrating how innovative chemistry is making sustainable solutions increasingly viable for industrial and professional applications.

The presentation will compare three complementary technology platforms, each designed to address different performance and application requirements.

2K Waterborne Systems, proven performance for the most demanding applications

2K waterborne systems continue to represent the reference technology whenever the highest levels of protection and durability are required.

By incorporating a chemical crosslinker immediately before application, these coatings develop a highly resistant polymer network that delivers outstanding chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and long-term mechanical performance.

This makes them the preferred choice for commercial, public and high-traffic flooring, where maintaining appearance and protection over time is essential.
At the same time, ongoing developments in waterborne chemistry are enabling increasingly sustainable 2K solutions, helping manufacturers reduce VOC emissions and Product Carbon Footprint while maintaining the performance standards demanded by the market.

UV-Curable Systems – High productivity with a lower environmental footprint

UV-curable technologies combine exceptional performance with remarkable production efficiency. Thanks to their instant curing mechanism, these systems drastically reduce processing time and increase production output.

The resulting coatings offer excellent hardness, scratch resistance and chemical durability, making them ideal for industrial parquet finishing lines equipped with UV lamps (Hg or LED).
By replacing fossil-based ingredients with renewable raw materials, our next-generation UV-curable systems contribute to a lower Product Carbon Footprint, supporting the transition towards more sustainable wood flooring coatings without sacrificing performance.

1K Self-Crosslinking Systems – Simplicity meets sustainability

1K self-crosslinking technologies are emerging as one of the most exciting innovations in the evolution of sustainable wood coatings.

By eliminating the need for an external crosslinker, these systems simplify the application process, avoid pot-life constraints and reduce both waste and handling complexity.

Beyond improving operational efficiency, they also contribute to lowering the environmental impact of the coating process while offering excellent protection, durability and aesthetic performance for a wide range of residential and light commercial flooring applications.

Although they are not designed for the most demanding service conditions, they provide an outstanding balance between performance, ease of use and sustainability, making them an increasingly attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to decarbonize their product portfolio without compromising quality.