{"id":29846,"date":"2026-04-27T12:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/impact-test\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:37:41","slug":"impact-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/en\/berti-lab\/impact-test\/","title":{"rendered":"IMPACT TEST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner-hero-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c13d6cb9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-103ca381 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-e17e12ef377c904c42450e28c5b8f68e\">IMPACT TEST<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-m-22-font-size\">How Berti Evaluates the Impact Resistance of Wood Surfaces<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-7660772402b96c33bdbcb11df162c5b5 wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>impact resistance of the surface finish<\/strong> is a fundamental parameter in evaluating wood flooring, particularly in environments where the surface must combine elegance, aesthetic continuity, and reliability in daily use.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within <strong>Berti Lab<\/strong>, the <strong>Impact Test<\/strong> represents an essential technical assessment for analyzing the <em>behavior of the varnished surface under localized stress<\/em> and examining the finish&#8217;s ability to protect the wood over time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-f7542a5930ed35adf8d1cb41f9230301 wp-block-paragraph\">Through this verification, Berti studies the relationship between <strong>surface protection, varnish film integrity, and durability<\/strong>, transforming technical analysis into a concrete product development tool.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Il parquet si rompe? Test reale agli urti\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/56kAGF7kSxI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">What Is the Impact Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Impact Test<\/strong> is an assessment used to <strong>evaluate the impact resistance of the varnish<\/strong> applied to the wood flooring surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The test is performed by dropping a mass of defined weight from various heights onto a precise point on the varnished surface, thereby <em>simulating conditions comparable to actual use<\/em> and concentrated stress that may occur in everyday environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to simulate real-world conditions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>falling objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accidental impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>concentrated stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the test, the following are analyzed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>impact resistance of the finish<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>varnish film integrity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>any cracking or peeling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>surface deformation of the substrate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Impact Test is therefore an important assessment for objectively understanding <strong>how effectively the finish can absorb and distribute impact energy<\/strong>, preserving the aesthetic and functional quality of the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Berti method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Berti Lab<\/strong>, the Impact Test is part of a research and quality control process that accompanies the development of wood surfaces and finishing systems applied internally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective is not simply to verify theoretical resistance, but to <em>understand how the surface responds to localized stress<\/em>, thereby guiding work on <strong>varnish adhesion, protective film continuity, and surface stability over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Extremestrong<\/strong> technology is based on a multi-layer coating system with <strong>UV curing<\/strong>, designed to improve the resistance of the surface film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finishing cycle, consisting of <strong>7 layers of high-resistance water-based coating<\/strong>, contributes to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increasing the impact resistance of the varnish film<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improving adhesion to the substrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reducing the risk of surface damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintaining the continuity of protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach enables Berti to <strong>transform technical verification into product culture<\/strong>: a method founded on observation, testing, interpretation of results, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">Observed results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Impact Test provides useful insights into surface behavior under localized stress and allows for <strong>deeper examination of the relationship between finish, protection, and the perceived quality of the wood flooring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tests conducted show that Berti coated surfaces exhibit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>good impact resistance of the varnish film<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>no peeling or breaking of the finish<\/strong> (under the tested conditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>limited evidence of surface marks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>maintenance of the protective function<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results indicate that the varnish is capable of absorbing and distributing impact energy without compromising the protection of the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than as a simple technical verification, the Impact Test result is interpreted by Berti as <strong>part of a product knowledge process<\/strong>, useful for supporting quality designed to maintain reliability and continuity over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">Why it is important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accidental impacts, falling objects, and concentrated loads represent frequent situations in the daily life of a wood surface. Even when they do not compromise the structure of the flooring, they can significantly affect surface protection and the perceived quality of the finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact resistance of the varnish is crucial for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>preserving the appearance of the surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintaining the protection of the underlying wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reducing maintenance interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-performance varnish film helps ensure the overall durability of the floor over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Impact Test, Berti objectively verifies the resistance of its <strong>surface finish<\/strong>, confirming the effectiveness of the coating cycles developed in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Berti, the value of this assessment concerns not only the ability to withstand an impact, but the opportunity to observe the actual contribution of the finish to preserving the protection and appearance of the wood flooring over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Finish as Surface Protection<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the behavior of a wood surface, the finish plays a central role also with respect to accidental impacts. Its function is not only to enhance the flooring aesthetically, but also to <strong>help protect the material and preserve its continuity under concentrated stress<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Impact Test is particularly useful precisely for this reason: it allows concrete observation of how the finishing system responds to everyday use conditions and evaluation of its ability to keep the flooring protected, stable, and visually consistent.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of Berti surfaces, this analysis is part of a broader vision oriented toward enhancing:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>impact resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protective film continuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>varnish adhesion to the substrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>aesthetic stability of the surface over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">Fields of application<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impact resistance is a particularly relevant aspect in all contexts where wood flooring must combine <strong>aesthetic value and continuity of daily use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, the Impact Test assumes particular importance in environments such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>residential spaces used daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high-traffic environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contract settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hospitality spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>projects where the surface must maintain protection and aesthetic quality over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This assessment helps to better understand the suitability of the surface in relation to usage expectations and the need to preserve its appearance and reliability.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-m-32-font-size\" style=\"color:#000000\">Research, verification, development<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the Impact Test, Berti confirms an approach to quality founded on <strong>research, development, and performance control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each assessment contributes to building deeper knowledge of the surface and its behavior, transforming technical analysis into a useful tool for product development.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this perspective, impact resistance is not only a technical performance, but an integral part of a vision in which wood flooring is interpreted as a synthesis of <strong>material, protection, and design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/en\/berti-lab\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"29678\">&lt;  BACK TO BERTI LAB<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IMPACT TEST How Berti Evaluates the Impact Resistance of Wood Surfaces The impact resistance of the surface finish is a fundamental parameter in evaluating wood flooring, particularly in environments where the surface must combine elegance, aesthetic continuity, and reliability in daily use. 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