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The growing appeal of piano lacuqer

The popularity of piano lacquer has soared since it was introduced by leading-edge Italian design houses more than 20 years ago, and today piano lacquer treatments can be seen throughout the world in applications ranging from signage and displays to cabinetry, furniture and paneling.

Piano Lacquer first came into vogue in European luxury markets, and within a few years the trend had gained favor throughout Europe. It took significant advances in materials technology and panel manufacturing processes that made high quality high-gloss finishes more accessible and affordable for the trend to spread to Asia and eventually to North America. The Canadian markets of Toronto and Quebec embraced the look first; then about five years ago, it began to penetrate some large U.S. urban centers, such as Los Angeles and New York. Today, piano lacquer is definitely “in” and can be found just about everywhere, even in what might be considered more traditional markets, said Senoplast’s Romero.

The growing popularity of modern European style interior decor, such as frameless furniture and slab door cabinets, bodes well for continuation of the trend toward piano lacquer finishes.

Piano Lacquer surfacing can achieve limitless design effects. In a home, a touch of glossy sheen can serve as an eye-catching accent or create a dazzling contrast against other natural surfaces, such as textured wood or matte paneling. A piano lacquer surface can give a small, narrow or tight space a sense of openness.

Piano Lacquer white cabinetry gives even a small apartment kitchen a sleek, clean, modern sensibility and emphasizes the dimensionality of the area.

“Colors that are trending in in-home applications are gray, beige, and antique white, as well as the classics – white, black and red,” Romero said. “We also see a lot of people teaming acrylics with matte surfaces in creative ways.”

Retail applications include vertical displays, doors, trim, and columns, where a glossy surface attracts eyeballs and makes a bold, exciting statement.