Characterization and Evaluation of Water-Based Ecological Paint for Protection of Wood Materials Coated Using Dipping Technique

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to characterize and evaluate the performance of two wood species, pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and spruce (Picea abies Karst.) used for wooden furniture in outdoor coated with a water based ecological paint and subjected to artificial weathering. Another task of this research was to investigate the potential of the application of paint using dipping method in alternative to traditional brush or spraying coating application methods, since, if wood samples are grouped in stacks, the processing time can be reduced, compared to samples painted singularly. From the analysis of the dipping parameters, such as time and paint concentrations, more practical and specific knowledge was obtained regarding this painting method.From the characterization of the painted samples and from the measurements of color changes during artificial weathering it was observed that coated wood surfaces have similar optical properties also in case of different dipping times, although the type of wood could affect the performance of final product during artificial weathering test as in case of spruce wood samples, specifically those prepared with the shortest dipping time: for these samples a lower resistance to weathering and higher color changes were observed.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1071)
• Pages: 147-154
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-87j1r4
• Online since: October 2022
• Authors: Errj Sansonetti*, Dace Cīrule, Edgars Kuka, Bruno Andersons, Ingeborga Andersone, Maris Danieks
• Keywords: Artificial Weathering, Color Changes, Dipping, Wood Coating, Wood Protection

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