How Ultraviolet Rays Give Wood a Second Life

Model: | Date:2026-01-09

Sunlight's impact on wood flooring extends far beyond simple "fading." Specific wavelengths of UV light trigger photo-oxidation reactions with lignin in wood—a process akin to natural aging. Light maple gradually develops honeyed tones, cherry wood deepens into rich burgundy hues, while white oak acquires silvery-gray patinas. Modern coating technologies can regulate this process, protecting the wood while allowing controlled photochemical aging, enabling each floor to develop unique light-imprinted character over time.