Wood Finishing

"We’re always upgrading our wood finishes to last generations. Now, we’re switching to waterborne coatings—fewer chemicals, safer for our team, and kinder to your home’s air."

We are currently in the process of upgrading our finishes and have not yet fully upgraded to Waterborne Coating.

For desk tops, Rubberwood and Merbau are still standardized with Nitrocellulose Coating (NC), while all other wood species are Waterborne Coating. To upgrade the finishing of Rubberwood or Merbau, please contact us.

All dining tables are now fully upgraded with Waterborne Coating.

The Ordinary

Nitrocellulose Coating

ORIGIN

A fast-drying, glossy wood finish made from plant-based nitrocellulose and solvents.

PROS

Shorter processing time
Cheaper prices

CONS

Relatively environmentally unfriendly
Average heat resistance
Low hardness
Oxidizes and yellows over time

The Advanced

Waterborne Coating

Supplied by Polycure(M) Sdn Bhd

Cetified by SIRIM

ORIGIN

An eco-friendly alternative to solvent-based finishes, driven by early environmental regulations like the U.S. Clean Air Act. They evolved from acrylic emulsions used in paints, later adapted for wood finishes to reduce VOC emissions while maintaining durability.

PROS

Low VOC emission, healthier
Environmentally friendly
Harder coating
Less harmful to the health of woodworkers

CONS

Longer processing time, 2-5 days
Higher cost

Thinking of the environment, what else have we done?

Dipersion Adhesives

The GLUE to joint woods

The water-based adhesive (referred to as 'GLUE') and its corresponding hardener, which we use for bonding rubberwood, are certified as safe for use—meeting the required health and environmental standards.