The Wood Coatings Market

Recovery in the housing market has had a positive effect for both the professional and Do It Yourself (DIY) segments of the wood coatings market. Wood coatings manufacturers interviewed by Coatings World reported strong sales for 2013 and are optimistic for the future.

“Traditionally, many more deck care projects come from remodeling jobs or adding decks to existing homes versus new home construction,” said Mike Kozlowski, director of marketing, Thompson’s Water Seal.  “This helped keep our business relatively stable during the worst of the economic downturn. But there’s no doubt that an improved economy both makes retailers and consumers more willing to expand, and we’ve definitely seen evidence of that in 2013. Barring any unforeseen events, 2014 should be a growth year.”

“The recovery in the housing market has had a favorable impact on our business,” agreed Bill Fiorillo, global market director – kitchen cabinets and furniture at Sherwin-Williams. “Orders for residential furniture, wood building products and kitchen cabinets also increased for us in 2013, with some areas in the d