Finishes in the construction industry: integrated finishing lines for architectural elements

Finishes in construction concern a huge variety of architectural elements. Finishing requires the use of machines and systems to ensure that each construction project is finished in accordance with industry standards and customer requirements. The many substrates used in this sector have specific physical or functional characteristics in addition to being aesthetically attractive.

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What are the trends for finishes in the building sector?

As trends in the construction industry change, finishes are becoming increasingly important. Industry players must respond to the growing demand for customization and small batches. This has led to an increased focus on flexible and efficient finishing lines.

At the same time, finishes in construction need to ensure durability and long-term value. In addition to aesthetic considerations, manufacturers are also focusing on improving the performance of surfaces so as to meet customer needs. This includes the development of finishes able to withstand extreme weather conditions - for exteriors - and special-performance finishes (stain resistant, scratch resistant, interior environment resistant) 

Finishes in construction: the benefits of using machines and automated systems

Automated machine systems, software and IoT are becoming increasingly popular in building and construction. Automated finishing technologies can be used to achieve a wide variety of finishes - from woodworking to metalworking all the way to stoneworking. They enable builders to create complex shapes quickly and accurately - while reducing the risk of human error.  These technologies offer a number of advantages:
  • Greater accuracy and homogeneousness
  • They also reduce the need for manual labour, which can save time and money and reduce the likelihood of human error
  • High quality finishes with minimised waste materials
  • Productivity and efficiency
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Finishing technology applications for the building industry

The building sector relies on manufacturers of architectural elements for indoor and outdoor applications. 

A vast range of raw materials are used, as well as a number of technologies including: 

Materials

Technologies

Application fields

Below are some construction industry specific application areas and finished products

APPLICATIONS

01

Flat roof tiles and slates

Exposed to the elements, roof tiles and slates need to withstand harsh environmental conditions, so both functional and aesthetic characteristics are important. Correct finishing techniques for both aspects are essential.
02

Suspended ceilings

Suspended ceilings can be both sealed and coated on our machines. Vacuum sealing technologies for edges; spray coaters for when the panel surface is visible.
03

External wall covering

Wall coverings must withstand the elements, so their physical and chemical characteristics need to be considered in the coating process, as well as aesthetic factors.
04

Parquet

Finishing techniques for parquet differ according to their use once laid. Curtain coaters to add abrasion-resistant materials, industrial digital printers for a haptic effect are just 2 possible technologies.
05

Porcelain stoneware

Porcelain stoneware tiles can be decorated with our specially developed technologies. Equipment includes classical coating machines as well as industrial digital printers for limited runs and custom patterns.
06

Profiles and door profiles

Sanding, sealing and coating all sides of a moulding is a frequent process for profiles used in the building industry. They can be vacuum coated or spray coated in a continuous process.
07

Windows

Windows can be coated as assembled or non-assembled elements. Depending on this condition, we advise overhead spray-coating lines or vacuum coaters and impregnation solutions for non-assembled parts.
08

Panels

As a flat surface, most panels will be processed on roller coating machines applying basecoats and topcoats with intermediate drying/curing stages and sanding operations.
09

Wall coverings

Both sides and all edges of wall coverings can be processed on our finishing machines. This will entail vacuum, spray and roller coating technologies according to the task required and needs of the customer.
10

Syntethic flooring

LVT or SPC flooring can be coated on a roller coating line or with an industrial digital printer for greater flexibility and whenever tactile effects are required.
11

Ceramic panels

Depending on the desired effect, ceramic panels of most dimensions can be decorated using low temperature, high temperature and solid colour techniques.
12

Profiles and structural metalwork

Wrapping technologies for metal profiles, as well as vacuum coating methods, are the two most common solutions for these semi-finished products.

Discover some of the machines needed for finishes in the construction industry

machines

iGiotto

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Wood

Machine Type:

  • Spray coating

iBotic

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Wood

Machine Type:

  • Spray coating

J-Print TD

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Wood

Machine Type:

  • Digital Printing

MultiWrap Window

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal

Machine Type:

  • Wrapping

iFlow

Materials:

  • Wood

Machine Type:

  • Spray coating

Case studies

Case study

We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
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Janneau Menuiseries discovers the beautiful side of automation

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New-generation finishing technologies for Di Canosa

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Acerplastica and the potential of industrial digital printing technologies

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Industrial digital printing has unlimited potential

Discover all the potential effects that you can obtain on different substrates thanks to digital printing. 

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Explore the topic on our blog. You can find articles on technologies, innovative techniques, and tips to improve the efficiency of your finishing line.
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    Industrial Digital Printing

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For sixty years we have been innovators in the field of surface finishes.

We have already helped dozens of construction companies. We make our know-how available to you, to help you explore the latest finishing technologies for products used in the building industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the advantages of roller coating?

High flexibility in terms of output rate and choice of cycles/processes according to the line make-up.

Zero solvent emissions thanks to 95% use of products with high dry residue (UV) content.

Possibility of using the roller technique for any application on all flat surfaces.

02 What are the advantages of spray coating?
Firstly, spray coating ensures all sides of the piece are covered. Secondly, the product shape is unimportant and, since it is not a contact-type coating, different tolerances between products are compensated for automatically.
03 What are the advantages of vacuum coating?
This technology has many benefits. To start with, transfer efficiency reaches an astonishing 99%. Vacuum coaters have a limited footprint, so they occupy little factory space. Production efficiency is optimised because by using a vacuum coater, 360° sanding, coating and curing of a profile is dealt with in a single pass. Overspray is absent and the process is environmentally friendly. Coating thicknesses are high and, for example, can reach 700 µm on glass wool panels.
04 What are the advantages of drying?
Let's talk about the advantages of the whole finishing process, which includes lacquer application and drying. The "finished" item ends up with improved resistance and protection from external agents, as well as a better aesthetic presentation.
05 What does digitizing my factory mean?
Firstly, digitizing your factory means converting production processes by moving away from traditional systems towards highly automated, interconnected ones that also act as a rich data source. As we see it, this digitization makes sense if it allows your company to remain competitive, cut costs and maximise profits.
06 How can I know whether the coating system will cause problems after assembly?
Our unique know-how allows us to process all operational data and extrapolate from it the tasks needed to pro-actively improve the output of coating processes and ensure their stability and repeatability.  Note also that our extensive experience in the field gives our solutions exceptional efficiency.