SCM and Superfici at Decortech: new frontiers in surface design
In the design and architecture sectors, visual and sensory excellence often stems from the synergy between advanced technologies. The quality of a surface goes far beyond its aesthetic appeal, extending to distinctive tactile qualities and performance.
These were the key themes at the heart of Decortech Conference, the event dedicated to innovation, decoration and surface design, held on 23 and 24 September at the Rimini Expo Centre as part of TECNA - The Global Expo for ceramics and more.
The third edition, marked by the payoff “Surfaces made to matter”, featured SCM and Superfici among the participating companies, with a presentation by Giorgia Zanelli, Product Manager Finishing, during the second day, dedicated to “Materials and Technology”. Her contribution focused on new possibilities for the surface finishing of wood-based and mineral materials through the combination of laser technologies and special UV systems.
Laser design, Supermatt and Silk effect
Giorgia Zanelli’s presentation showcased an innovative system for the surface finishing of materials such as wood and fibre cement, highlighting how the synergy between different technologies can open up new possibilities for contemporary design.
In this process, the laser acts as a precision tool to engrave customised designs, textures and geometries directly onto the surface. This is followed by the application of a special coating, which is subsequently subjected to specific UV treatments.
It is the combination of these processes that creates a surface microstructure capable of significantly changing the way the material is perceived: on the one hand, an ultra-matt (ultra-low gloss) finish; on the other, an exceptionally soft, silky tactile feel, the Silk effect.
The result is a final product with a strong decorative impact and an exceptionally soft feel, ideal for enhancing the added value of modern wall coverings and furniture elements.
SCM and Superfici’s participation in Decortech provided an opportunity to share expertise and technologies in the field of finishing and demonstrate how innovation can transform materials, expanding their expressive and application potential.
