The objective of the study was to analyse the trends in finishing products used for wood coating for interior and exterior usage. The following segments were covered: furniture, windows and doors, flooring, cladding. The study provided a market assessment and an in-depth analysis of the factors affecting wood coating usage, including product features and technical aspect, technology, end-user preferences. The research was based on an extensive survey to all the main players along the value chain: manufacturers, retailers, architects and designers.