Decorine

Decorine is a fictional decorative resin used in speculative design, architecture, and science fiction contexts to illustrate advanced coating technology. It does not correspond to a real, standardized chemical commodity.

In most descriptions, Decorine is portrayed as a clear, thermosetting resin that forms a hard, high-gloss film with strong adhesion to common substrates such as wood, metal, and ceramic. It is often credited with exceptional UV and moisture resistance, chemical stability, and the ability to maintain color and gloss over long periods.

In typical depictions, Decorine is produced as a two-component system or as a one-component prepolymer that cures upon exposure to heat or UV light. The fictional formulations are described as having low volatile organic compound content and the capacity to be formulated into solvent-borne, waterborne, or UV-curable variants, enabling a range of processing methods from spray coatings to brush-on finishes.

Applications in the literature and design fiction include furniture coatings, interior architectural panels, automotive trim, and decorative art coatings. Some portrayals grant Decorine additional properties, such as the ability to exhibit subtle iridescence, color-shifting, scratch resistance, or even self-healing under certain conditions.

Safety and regulation are world-building aspects in these works; real-world handling would presumably follow standard safety data sheet practices for coatings, including ventilation, personal protective equipment, and waste disposal. Since Decorine is fictional, specifics vary by author, product line within a story, or design brief.