CEU The Chemistry of Urethane

This course provides an overview of Polyurethane – specifically how it is utilized as an edge material on table tops, highlighting key features and benefits, industry trends and markets in which it is applied. At the end of the program, participants will be able to define what urethane is and what type is used for edging, describe the composition and production of urethane, understand the features and benefits of urethane and recognize what type of urethane to use for a given project.

Presenter: Colin Baker, Seibold Baker

Subject Code Primary: 2. Interior Design

Subject Code Secondary: 4. Furniture Design & Materials

Learning Objectives

1. Define what polyurethane is and what type is used for this application
2. Describe the composition and production of polyurethane
3. Recognize what type of material to use for a given project
4. Understand the features and benefits of polyurethane