Why are paint and varnish important?

Why are paint and varnish important?

Wood, which is a biological material, degrades in several ways due to external factors such us humidity, dust, climate changes and UV rays. Shrinking, expansion, abrasion and fiber erosion of wood or the detrimental effects of living organisms such as fungi, bacteria and bugs make it necessary to protect wood.

To prolong its life and protect it against detrimental effects, the wood is coated with “surface protection”. The properties of the surface protection paint or varnish used are extremely important. It is crucial that the paint or the varnish is resistant to external factors, brings color to the wood and highlights its pores, brings an aesthetical look to the wood in terms of protecting the wood and prolonging its life.