What is a low volatile organic compound (VOC) coating and why you should care?

Water-based wood protection coatings SILVALAZUR, SILVALAZUR STRONG AND SILVACERA®

VOCs are compounds that are released into the air in the form of vapours as the coating dries and contribute to poor indoor air quality, while long-term exposure to VOC vapours can also cause a variety of health effects. Water-based wood preservatives typically have exceptionally low VOC content (under 5 grams per litre), while solvent-based coatings have very high VOC content (above 300 grams per litre or more).

The first and most essential advantage of using water-based products is that they are health friendly.

Solvent-based coatings emit harmful fumes and odours that can cause allergies, respiratory problems and headache.

Water-based coatings are a safer choice for you and your family.

Another very important aspect of using water-based products is environmental friendliness.

Use of water-based coatings does not contribute to the release of any harmful substances into the air. Water-based coatings reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your impact on the planet. For a more sustainable choice for your home or commercial property and the environment, choose water-based wood protection coatings. By choosing environmentally-friendly options, you can help reduce the amount of harmful chemicals released into the environment.

The third aspect, which is more than welcome in the use of water-based products, is the ease of use.

Water-based wood protection coatings SILVALAZUR, SILVALAZUR STRONG AND SILVACERA® are odourless and fast-drying. This means that you can safely occupy the coated and painted spaces soon after using the product without worrying about persistent fumes or odours. . In addition, water-based products are more user friendly and easy to use because application tools can easily be

cleaned with water. Restoration of SILVALAZUR, SILVALAZUR STRONG AND SILVACERA® coatings is easy because it does not require intensive sanding and removal of a previous layer. Because the water-based wood protection coatings SILVALAZUR, SILVALAZUR STRONG AND SILVACERA® effectively protect wood from weather conditions and adequately extend the useful life of the wood, and, thanks to their excellent vapour permeability, drain moisture well from the wood and do not peel off, they are an excellent alternative to solvent-based coatings for users who want to contribute to raising ecological awareness and protecting health and the environment.

The answer to the question “What is a low volatile organic compound (VOC) coating and why you should care?” is:

Pick the right choice of water-based wood protection coatings from Silvaprodukt – a company with a long tradition and invaluable experience in the field of sustainable wood protection. SILVALAZUR, SILVALAZUR STRONG AND SILVACERA® belong to the group of water-based surface coatings (VOC content 2-5 g/l). Choose among their many shades so that your wood products and structures can shine in all their beauty.

Before using surface coatings that offer protection against various weather conditions, you must first thoroughly protect wood from wood pests. We recommend the use of water-based primers SILVANOLIN® or SILVANOL, or the thermally modified wood SILVAPRO®.