The XXXth International Conference Research for Furniture Industry, Poznan, Poland, 22 - 23 September 2022, vol.1, no.1, pp.1
In this study, it was aimed to determine the
abrasion resistance and scratch resistance of water-based, polyurethane, and
acrylic varnish applied to naturally aged and fresh scotch pine (Pinus
sylvestris L.), sessile oak (Quercus petrea L.) and chestnut (Castanea
sativa M.) wood surfaces. The test samples prepared for the experimental
study were sanded with 150-grit sandpaper after they were kept in conditions of
20±2 oC and 65±5% relative humidity until the equilibrium humidity
was reached. The varnish was applied to the surface of the test samples with a
paint spray gun perpendicular to the grains and then parallel to the grains.
Abrasion resistance was determined in accordance with TS EN 15185 and scratch
resistance was determined in accordance with TS EN 15185 principles. As a
result, it was determined that the wood type, age period (naturally aged and
fresh), and section direction were not effective on abrasion and scratch
resistance, whereas the varnish type was effective.