50 Years of crafting Excellence

Chemcraft was built on connection. For 50 years, those connections have shaped who we are—guiding every formula we advance, every partnership we nurture, and every surface we help bring to life. As we celebrate five decades of coating excellence, we honor both where we’ve been and where we’re going.

50 years is only the beginning

For 50 years, Chemcraft has built enduring partnerships based on performance, quality, and creativity in industrial wood coatings. Trusted by industrial wood finishers and distribution partners across North America, our reputation is shaped by decades of insight, extensive testing and a commitment to quality, innovation, and shared knowledge.

Our high-performance systems are supported by industry-leading tools and services. As a proud brand of AkzoNobel, Chemcraft is backed by world-class research, advanced technologies, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Since 1976, We’ve been providing industrial wood finishers with the perfect finish for wood products such as kitchen cabinetry, furniture, office systems, musical instruments and so much more.

After 50 years, a great finish is only the beginning.

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Five decades of Chemcraft

Chemcraft is built on connection. For 50 years, the coming together of quality, partnership, and creativity has defined our products, performance, and the relationships that continue to shape what’s next.

A future of possibilities

Chemcraft has a strong footprint across North America, with sites throughout the US and Canada. Our experienced sales and customer service teams provide dedicated support, while our technical specialists deliver in-depth product and application training, both on- and off-site.

We continue to invest in comprehensive support materials and specialized digital tools, alongside our website, mobile app, and social platforms to support a growing professional community.

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A future of innovation

Chemcraft combines coatings and color expertise to give our distribution partners greater creative freedom. Backed by over 30 years of research, our color specialists develop trend-led palettes inspired by our Global Color Studio.

MaestroHue accurately matches virtually any color, helping distributors deliver custom shades quickly and sustainably, with stored formulations for consistent future use.

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A future of performance

We give you an extensive range of high-quality coatings and color systems for professional wood finishes. These include pre- and post-catalyzed products, as well as polyurethane and waterborne technologies. We deliver systems that offer ease of use and understanability. Our ranges include top-to-bottom coatings for multiple end-uses.