Scratch-proofing: Towards a standard scratch resistance test for parquet coatings

Scratch resistance is one of the key performance parameters on wood coatings systems, particularly in parquet coatings. However, as yet no convincing standard method exists that at the same time allows to differentiate between different coatings systems, correlates well with scratch resistance performance in real life, is easily applicable and not too costly. The study presented here aims at developing such a test.