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Wood powder coating could be considered the perfect marriage of art and science. Unlike other surfaces, wood powder coating on MDF enhances design freedom and flexibility (think elegant contoured edge profiles, stylish curvilinear shapes, embossed logos or graphics, among others) while creating a surface that will stand up to time, won’t delaminate or peel, and is also environmentally friendly.

Thanks to new technology — everything from innovations in powders and MDF to application systems and proprietary know-how — wood powder coating has overcome many of its earlier challenges. It is now considered the emerging trend in finishing, according to the powder-coating industry, and is revered for its durability, unlimited choice of color and shapes, and upscale look.

Wood powder coating can be an ideal surface for office, medical and educational desks and workstations, ready-to-assemble furniture, store fixtures, cabinet doors and garage/closet organizers.

Yet, with such flexibility and benefits — both environmental and economic — some are still waiting to test the waters, unaware of advances in the past three years that guarantee a top finish all the time.

Mastering wood powder coating means understanding the exact blend of science and technology that will consistently produce the highest quality components. However, not all wood powder coating is the same. Finishers must be willing to commit — and invest — in quality. Only state-of-the-art technology, powders, premium quality MDF and manufacturing expertise will produce consistent results, and shortcuts will almost always result in inferior finish and performance.