Contract Furniture Manufacturer Cuts Drying Time by 95% and Upgrades Finish Quality with Intercoat Aqualine Coatings
29 Apr 2025
Published in: Member News
A leading UK-based contract furniture manufacturer had made the move to water-based coatings in response to growing environmental and health regulations. However, their existing water-based system, supplied by another vendor, was creating new problems rather than solving old ones.
Intercoat Industrial Paints Accelerates Production for Contract Furniture Manufacturer with Aqualine Water-Based Coatings — Intercoat Industrial Paints, a leading name in high-performance industrial coatings, has recently helped a prominent contract furniture manufacturer overcome production delays, quality issues, and compliance challenges by switching to Intercoat’s Aqualine water-based product range.
The customer had previously moved away from solvent-based products and adopted a water-based system from another supplier to meet environmental and health regulations. However, the switch had fallen short of expectations.
"We thought we were making the right move by going water-based," explained the company’s procurement manager. "But we were still facing long drying times—up to 12 hours—and the finish quality was poor. The coating lacked the hardness and durability we needed for contract-grade furniture."
To make matters more pressing, the manufacturer was also under growing pressure from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to improve environmental compliance and phase out materials that failed to meet new legislative standards.
A Smarter Solution with Fast Results
Intercoat’s technical and sales teams visited the customer’s site to understand their operational needs. After conducting on-site trials and performance evaluations, they proposed a tailored solution using products from Intercoat’s Aqualine range—including AQ43550, AQ45051, and AQ100.
Within just one week, the full transition was completed, supported by hands-on training and technical collaboration.
Key Benefits Realised:
- Drying Time Cut: From 12 hours to just 30 minutes
- Finish Quality Enhanced: Durable, high-build, contract-grade finishes with improved hardness Production
- Efficiency Boosted: Faster turnaround with same-day throughput, Regulatory
- Compliance Achieved: Fully meets HSE and VOC requirements
- Healthier Work Environment: Water-based solutions significantly reduce harmful emissions
"Intercoat didn’t just deliver a better product—they delivered a complete, confident solution," said the procurement manager. "The improvement in finish quality and hardness has made a huge difference, and our production flow is finally where it needs to be."
This successful partnership reflects Intercoat’s commitment to helping manufacturers modernise and grow through smarter coating systems and hands-on service. The Aqualine range continues to prove itself as a performance-driven, environmentally conscious choice for today’s industrial needs. For more information on how we can support your coating requirements, speak to the team on sales@intercoat-paints.co.uk or call 01922 638821
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