Nevertheless, the wood-flooring market has to deal with competitors like laminate flooring that have grown increasingly aggressive in terms of price and product offerings. To remain competitive in the global flooring market, wood flooring manufacturers consider two main areas of product development: n        Capitalizing on the warm and inviting finish of wood flooring n        Improving the durability of wood flooring, to achieve performance equal to laminate flooring Improving wood flooring durability is a main concern, especially among contractors, who require durable flooring in high traffic areas (schools, public buildings, etc.). OrgasolÒ powder is one of the best additives available on the market to maximize wood flooring performance. This polyamide powder offers high levels of abrasion/scratch resistance, a property essential to flooring durability. OrgasolÒ powder is also used for its matting and texturizing properties that provide long-lasting results. In wood flooring, OrgasolÒ powder achieves smooth to rough textures as well as matte to satin finishes. OrgasolÒ also improves mar resistance, a critical property in the wood flooring market. OrgasolÒ powder is easily dispersed in every kind of wood flooring formulation, including polyurethane, epoxy and acrylic. OrgasolÒ powder can be used in solvent based, water based, powder and 100% solid UV/EB curable formulations. Recommended grades: Orgasol® 2001 UD NAT1, Orgasol® 2001 EXD NAT1, Orgasol® 2002 D NAT1, Orgasol® 2002 ES3 NAT 3, Orgasol® 2002 ES4 NAT 3, Orgasol® 2002 ES5 NAT 3, Orgasol® 2002 ES6 NAT 3. If you need additional information on OrgasolÒ powder properties in wood flooring, please feel free to contact us or download the “Flooring Technical Brochure.”