Diverse Application Methods for UV Wood Coatings


Thanks to its advantages such as rapid curing and strong environmental performance, UV wood coatings have become the mainstream material in the furniture finishing industry. Depending on the shape of the workpiece, the required surface smoothness, and the scale of production, the application methods can be categorized into three core processes: roll coating, spray coating, and dip coating. Each process complements the others in terms of operational logic, key technical considerations, and applicable scenarios, collectively forming a flexible system for the versatile application of UV wood coatings.

1. Roller Coating: A Highly Efficient Solution for Flat Workpieces

Roller coating has become the dominant method for coating large-area, flat panels, particularly well suited for standardized products such as flooring and cabinet door panels. Its core mechanism involves precisely controlling the thickness of the paint film by adjusting the gap between the paint‑applying roller and the leveling roller. The coating is transferred directly from the rollers to the workpiece surface, minimizing overspray and waste; when combined with automated production lines, it enables continuous, high‑speed manufacturing.

The advantage of this process lies in its high coating utilization rate and stable, uniform film quality, enabling it to meet the dual demands of efficiency and cost control in large‑scale production. Due to its mechanized operation, roll coating places stringent requirements on workpiece flatness; coating complex curved surfaces or irregularly shaped components via roll coating is often challenging.

2. Spray Coating: Precision Operations for Non‑Standard Workpieces

When the workpiece surface features curves, carvings, or three-dimensional contours, spray coating becomes an essential choice. The high solids content of UV spray coatings necessitates that application parameters be precisely matched to the workpiece’s shape: the paint output of the spray gun, atomization pressure, and workpiece movement path must all be adjusted in coordination to prevent paint buildup that could lead to whitening or cracking of the coating film.

Unlike traditional solvent-based coatings, UV coating requires a leveling stage after spraying. The wet film must be allowed to sit undisturbed in a specific temperature environment so that the paint can fully spread and release trace amounts of solvent. If this step is skipped, uneven solvent evaporation may lead to defects such as pinholes and haze after curing, compromising surface finish. The flexibility of the spraying process makes it a core method for coating irregularly shaped furniture components; however, its operational complexity and stringent environmental requirements are also relatively higher.

3. Coating: Technological Integration for High-End Surfaces

The curtain coating process is specialized in applying high-gloss, highly full-bodied coatings to premium furniture and decorative panels. The principle behind this process involves guiding workpieces at a constant speed through a continuous curtain of paint that falls vertically, where gravity and surface tension work together to form an even coating. This process places stringent demands on the rheological properties of the coating material, requiring temperature control to precisely regulate viscosity and flowability, thereby ensuring the stability of the paint curtain.

Dip coating can impart a mirror-like reflective effect to workpieces, but it comes with a significantly higher technical threshold than other processes. From optimizing the coating formulation to adjusting equipment precision, any deviation in any stage of the process can compromise the final result. Consequently, dip coating is typically used in applications that demand extremely high surface quality, such as luxury furniture and piano lacquer panels.

IV. Conclusion

Roll coating focuses on efficiency and cost, making it ideal for large‑scale production of standardized, flat workpieces; spray coating uses parameter adjustments to achieve coverage of complex geometries, meeting the fine‑tuning requirements for intricate shapes; and dip coating leverages technological investment to deliver exceptional surface finishes, catering to the high‑end market’s relentless pursuit of quality. The distinct positioning of these three processes collectively forms a comprehensive coating solution that covers all application scenarios. In practical applications, companies must combine processes based on the characteristics of their workpieces to achieve synergistic optimization of both efficiency and quality.

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Bossin Recommended Products – UV Wood Coatings

Putty primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

Sanding Primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

Primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-02

Phosphate ester acrylate

Enhance adhesion to substrates such as metal, glass, and plastic.

B-05

Phosphate ester acrylate

Enhance adhesion to substrates such as metal, glass, and plastic.

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

B-535

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, fast curing, excellent flexibility, and yellowing resistance.

B-546

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, fast curing, and excellent flexibility.

White primer

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

B-529

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, low shrinkage, and excellent resin compatibility.

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting.

Glossy topcoat

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion.

B-21C

Active amine photoinitiator

Low color, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, enhanced curing rate

B-301

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent sandability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent value for money.

B-609

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, scratch resistance, and chemical resistance.

B-868

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-910A2

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, yellowing resistance, chemical resistance, and steel wool resistance.

B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

Matte finish paint

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-21C

Active amine photoinitiator

Low color, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, enhanced curing rate

B-328M

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, low viscosity, good wettability, pleasant to the touch.

B-328R

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, excellent matting effect, good wetting properties, and a fine, smooth hand feel.

B-333

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, good matting effect, excellent wettability, and good flexibility.

B-572

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

B-650A

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, good matting effect, fast curing, and excellent wettability.

B-868

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-910A2

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, yellowing resistance, chemical resistance, and steel wool resistance.

B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

Bright white paint

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-301

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent sandability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent value for money.

B-868

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

Adherent

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-05

Phosphate ester acrylate

Enhance adhesion to substrates such as metal, glass, and plastic.

B-509B

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, excellent flexibility, and excellent pigment wetting.

B-531

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, impact resistance, excellent flexibility, and yellowing resistance.

B-535

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, fast curing, excellent flexibility, and yellowing resistance.

B-546

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, fast curing, and excellent flexibility.

B-590

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, fast curing, and excellent pigment wetting.

Filler type

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

B-529

Polyester acrylate

Good adhesion, low shrinkage, and excellent resin compatibility.

Retouch color

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting.

Hardened

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-301

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, good toughness, and excellent sandability.

B-302

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, high strength, good toughness, and excellent grindability.

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

B-601

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

High hardness, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and excellent value for money.

B-912

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast curing, high hardness, good toughness, and excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

Matte

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-328M

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, low viscosity, good wettability, pleasant to the touch.

B-328R

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, excellent matting effect, good wetting properties, and a fine, smooth hand feel.

B-329D

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low irritation, low viscosity, excellent wettability, and pleasant to the touch.

B-333

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, good matting effect, excellent wettability, and good flexibility.

B-650A

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low viscosity, good matting effect, fast curing, and excellent wettability.

Solid-color paint

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-519

Self‑Curing Polyester Acrylate

Self‑initiated Photocuring Performance

B-530

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, excellent hydrophobicity, thixotropic properties, and improved ink mist.

B-560

Polyester acrylate

Fast curing and excellent pigment wetting.

Yellowing resistance

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-431

Alicyclic Specialty Acrylates

Yellowing resistance, excellent wettability, low viscosity, fast curing.

Coating by spraying

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

Roller Coating

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-100

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, excellent chemical resistance, and rich body.

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-160D

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and strong adhesion.

B-163

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility, excellent pigment wetting, and strong adhesion.

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-522

Polyester acrylate

Low shrinkage, excellent flexibility, strong adhesion, and high cost performance.

Solvent-free spraying

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-251

Aromatic Polyurethane Acrylate

Fast curing, excellent flexibility, and good wetting performance with black ink pigments.

B-520

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, high gloss, excellent wettability, and cost-effective.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

LED-UV

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-21C

Active amine photoinitiator

Low color, antioxidant and polymerization inhibitor, enhanced curing rate

B-27

Active amine photoinitiator

Low color, benzene-free, low odor, antioxidant and anti‑polymerization.

B-570

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, benzene‑free, low odor, suitable for LED UV.

B-574

Polyester acrylate

Benzene-free, low odor, and VOCs meet cigarette pack standards.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

Excimer lamp

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-241

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast matting speed, excellent skin feel, and yellowing resistance.

Skin feel

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

B-113

Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate

High hardness, high gloss, high fullness, containing 20% TPGDA.

B-165

Modified epoxy acrylate

Good flexibility and strong adhesion.

B-241

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Fast matting speed, excellent skin feel, and yellowing resistance.

B-328M

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, low viscosity, good wettability, pleasant to the touch.

B-328R

Aliphatic polyurethane acrylate

Low gloss, excellent matting effect, good wetting properties, and a fine, smooth hand feel.

B-574C

Polyester acrylate

Low viscosity, low odor, good wettability, suitable for LED UV.

B-868

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

B-868H

Organosilicon Photocurable Resin

Good leveling, smooth finish, fast curing, and stain resistance.

Single-Component Recommendation

Product Model/English Abbreviation

Product Name/Product Type

Product Features

BM2223 (TPGDA)

Di(propylene glycol) diacrylate

Good flexibility and low volatility.

BM2224 (EO-HDDA)

Ethoxylated 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate

Good adhesion to plastics, excellent dilutability, and low volatility.

BM3231 (TMPTA)

Trimethylolpropane triacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, high gloss, and excellent wear resistance.

BM3235 (PET3A)

Pentaerythritol triacrylate

Fast curing, high crosslink density, high hardness, and excellent chemical resistance.

BM3380 (3EO-TMPTA)

Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate

More flexible and less irritating than TMPTA.

BM6261 (DPHA-80)

Dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, chemical and abrasion resistance, and water resistance.

BM6263 (DPHA-90)

Dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate

High crosslink density, high hardness, chemical and abrasion resistance, and water resistance.

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