From furniture and parquet to façades: wood combines natural aesthetics with daily exposure to moisture, stains and mechanical stress. The NP® Liquid Glass technology protects the surface while grain, colour and feel stay natural.
Water beads off, grain and character preserved.
Moisture and stains penetrate the open surface.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology creates an ultra-thin, transparent protective layer on the wood surface. Through targeted functionalisation, water- and dirt-repellent properties are achieved without significantly changing the natural appearance, feel, or grain structure of the wood.
The characteristic structure and natural appearance of the material are preserved, while the surface is supported against moisture, stains, and everyday contamination. Depending on the application, cleaning is facilitated and maintenance requirements reduced.
The performance of the NP® Liquid Glass technology for natural wood surfaces has been tested by independent institutes: material compatibility, resistance to mechanical stress, and suitability for applications requiring food contact safety.
The results demonstrate that the NP® Liquid Glass technology largely maintains its water-repellent properties even under mechanical stress, and complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and the LFGB.
The nanopool surface technologies are suitable for a wide range of wood types and wood products. Tap a material for details:
Especially with high-quality natural wood surfaces, preserving the original material appearance is essential. Tests confirm that the NP® protective layer acts close to the surface while respecting the natural structure and characteristic appearance of the wood. Tap an application area:
Design objects and furniture in daily use.
Tables, chairs and design objects stay presentable: liquids bead off, stains wipe away, the natural surface stays untouched.
Food contact safe protection for worktops.
Wooden countertops face water, food and daily cleaning. The coating is certified for food contact and reduces moisture uptake.
Wooden floors in residential and commercial use.
Parquet and wooden floors benefit from easier cleaning and reduced staining in high-traffic areas.
Wood outdoors, protected against weathering.
Wooden façades and terraces face rain, UV and frost. Reduced water absorption supports long-term value preservation.
Wood products should be durable, easy to maintain, and sustainable. At the same time, requirements for economic efficiency, resource conservation, and preservation of high-quality surfaces are increasing. nanopool solutions create added value through:
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The most common questions about protecting wood and natural wood surfaces.
No. The transparent NP® protective layer has been developed to preserve the grain, colour, and natural feel of the wood.
Yes. The nanoscale protective layer acts exclusively on the surface and preserves the natural character of the wood.
Yes. Independent tests confirm that the NP® coating complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and the provisions of the German Food and Consumer Goods Act (LFGB).
The water-repellent function has been tested under abrasive stress. The protective effect remained detectable even after 1,000 brush cycles.
Yes. By protecting high-quality wood surfaces, extending service life, and reducing cleaning and maintenance requirements, the technology can contribute to sustainable material and utilisation concepts.
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