Sherwin-Williams Launches New SHER-WOOD® EA Hydroplus™ Water-Based Wood Coating

Recently, Sherwin-Williams launched SHER-WOOD® Environmentally Adaptable (EA) Hydroplus™. This new water-based wood coating offers enhanced adaptability to a variety of environmental conditions without the performance drawbacks common with water-based coatings.

SHER-WOOD EA Hydroplus is a self-sealing, water-thinning acrylic system available in clear and pigmented finishes. It matches the performance of some solvent-based counterparts, with excellent film hardness and chemical resistance. The product is targeted at manufacturers in the kitchen cabinet, furniture and building products industries who require high-performance coatings in a variety of colors.

The new coating adapts to different environmental conditions, allowing wood shops to maintain efficiency and high-quality finishes without the need for additional application measures.

Kevin O'Neill, Marketing Director of Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood, said there is a huge demand in the market for water-based products that can perform in a variety of environmental conditions. Customers are asking for solutions like EA Hydroplus. Sherwin-Williams' goal is to provide powerful technology that delivers consistent performance in hot or cold weather, dry or wet environments, helping wood shops maintain optimal production without losing profits due to less than ideal environmental conditions.

Kevin O'Neill also noted that EA Hydroplus has changed the way water-based coatings are applied. Desirable, consistent performance was achieved in every case the product was tested, and when applied to substrates it outperformed competing formulations in flow, leveling and hangability.

Features of EA Hydroplus are: Low VOC content and GREENGUARD Gold certified to help meet sustainability goals; Has no shelf life and can be stored and reused; Simplified cleanup and waste disposal; Safer storage and shipping options.

Additional features of EA Hydroplus include compatibility with Sherwin-Williams Color Express™ program for consistent color intensity, superior flow and leveling for a smooth surface, scratch resistance, improved sandability and self-sealing, excellent coverage in two coats. When properly applied, it can also meet or exceed KCMA testing requirements.