Organic finishing systems for playgrounds, garden furniture and other outdoor furniture with wood

Wood is preferred for exterior landscaping, even though its outdoor durability is not comparable to that of metal, plastic or some composite materials. It wins big for its naturalness, unmatched beauty not found in other materials and versatility. Wood can be used to build a fence, outdoor furniture, a patio or pergola, clad the front of a house, landscape a garden playground or make playhouses and tree houses. All these constructions and arrangements are exposed to the sun, wind and rain, and in order to withstand the elements and the sun's aggressive rays, the wood they are made of must be treated. And not just any wood. Treatments for the wood that children come into contact with must meet special quality requirements. But healthy products, with no impact on the environment and our health, is something we all want. Italian manufacturer ICA Group, whose distributor in Romania is Lomilux, has developed the range of outdoor products Arborea Organic to protect human health and our environment.

Colorful and cheerful finishing systems for wood that children come into contact with

A children's playground should be pleasant, cheerful, safe and without any risk to their health. Dull and sad colors are not suitable for such spaces, even if they protect the wood very well. Children need light, cheerfulness and color. And yet, we often find totally inappropriate colors in playgrounds, and sometimes we don't even suspect that wood has been used to decorate the place.

Within the Arborea BIO range, in addition to varnishes and primers with very good exterior resistance (10 years), a series of colors have been developed that do not hide but, on the contrary, enhance the wood. The colors make the wood pastel or metallic, antique or futuristic, contributing to the design of the place. And all done with respect and care for health and the environment.

Arborea Pastel is a range of semitransparent wood impregnating products formulated for both exterior and interior use. The range has been designed to meet the demands of modern design, so that exterior wooden elements are perfectly integrated into the overall appearance. The colors are pastel shades that highlight the wood grain. They are based on iron oxide, which, in addition to looking good, protects the wood by filtering the sun's rays to stop UV radiation. It is easy to apply, penetrates well into the wood and the color is uniform. After drying, the impregnant is covered with a final coat of clear varnish from the same organic range.

Arborea MetalIn addition to a very pleasant appearance, it offers high UV protection of the wood thanks to the metallic pigments in the composition. The range can be used to finish opaque semi-transparent wood. Used as impregnators, the stains give the wood a rustic or modern look, depending on the color used. As a metallic paint, they can give a modern look to a building or landscaping. They are used for exterior or interior finishes. The colour is uniform for both impregnating and metallic paints. The end result is a natural, hard-wearing finish with a rustic or modern look, depending on your preference.

In addition to the two color series, there are also Arborea Color Classic and Arborea Color Matter, ranges including classic wood colours (walnut, oak, chestnut, mahogany).

With Arborea BIO, everyone wins: furniture producers, beneficiaries and the environment

Arborea BIO range products are designed to revolutionize the whole system, protecting both the end-user and the environment, as well as the operators in the factories where the application is made. They help garden furniture manufacturers, window or other objects used outdoors because they solve important production problems without compromising on the quality and strength of the finished product. Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) negligible and non-hazardous waste means that the finishing area doesn't need special arrangements and environmental protection is no longer an issue.

Among the characteristics of the Arborea BIO range we can mention:

• Very low content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• No unpleasant odors guarantee a healthy and pleasant working environment
• Very good UV and weather resistance
• Application also with industrial equipment
• Superior hardness compared to similar alkyd products
• Quick drying
• Resistance to yellowing
• Very significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
• Supporting the concept of a circular economy based on reusing waste

It is important to note that Arborea BIO range impregnants, primers and varnishes can be easily used in factories, as they are formulated for application with specific technologies (flow-coating, industrial spraying robots). The technologies are those commonly used in factories and the products can be industrially sanded and recoated. It's a range designed for the next level, not just a simple brush application in a DIY project. It supports manufacturers as they face ever increasing demands to protect the environment and people's health.

A question of responsibility

Protecting the environment, reducing the carbon footprint of products, reducing emissions of volatile organic compounds and fossil fuel consumption are important demands of our times. We should all think about what we can do to reduce our environmental impact. It is an issue of responsibility that more and more manufacturers should address.

ICA Group has set out and succeeded in creating wood protection products that are much more sustainable than those made by processing oil. Organic range Arborea is formulated with resins obtained from biomass from renewable organic materials (leaves, twigs, household waste). Organic resins have comparable and even better characteristics than conventional petroleum-based resins, as certified by tests carried out in recognized international laboratories.

Replacing conventional resins with those made from biomass leads to considerable reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Studies have shown that for every 1000 kg of Aborea BIO products used to coat exterior wood, the amount of carbon dioxide reduced is 550 kg. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emitted by a car running 4400 km.

Enhanced environmental protection capacity, together with 10-year outdoor resistanceThe ease of application and the wide range of colors make Arborea BIO one of the most appreciated ranges on the market.