What Are the Most Common Types of Paint Used for Hotel Furniture?

Features: High hardness, scratch-resistant, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, thick paint film, and high stability.

Disadvantages: Complex application, slow drying, and relatively high VOC levels.

Applications: The most widely used coating in the hotel furniture industry; for example, guest room furniture (bedside tables, TV stands, desks, wardrobes) can all be finished with PU coating.

Features: Extremely thick film with excellent hardness; capable of producing a piano-like mirror finish through spraying; high fullness and gloss.

Disadvantages: Brittle (prone to chipping at edges and corners); strict requirements for paint mixing; generates significant sanding dust.

Applications: Piano-finish furniture in hotel lobbies and tabletops in high-end restaurants. PE coating is often used to achieve a “piano finish” or “mirror gloss” effect.

Features: Fast drying, easy to repair, good transparency, and simple application.

Disadvantages: Soft film, insufficient body, poor durability, and low corrosion resistance; using it as the primary coating in high-wear environments like hotels carries risks.

Applications: American-style furniture, antique-style furniture, and distressed finishes. Its slow-drying nature allows for various glazing and color-adjustment techniques. (Note: If applying NC lacquer in hotel guest rooms, clearly communicate the risks; it is recommended to use PU as the topcoat and NC as the primer.)