Abstract: The invention relates to acrylate-based coating compositions which can be hardened by means of UV radiation, and used to coat wood components. This coating composition contains 5 to 80 weight % of acrylic resin, 5 to 75 weight % of a reactive diluent agent, 0.1 to 5 weight % of a thixotropic agent, 0.1 to 10 weight % of a photo-initiator and 0.05 to 20 weight % of an additive. The invention also relates to the method for producing coatings, wherein 4 to 8 layers are hot-sprayed onto pre-fabricated wooden elements and hardened by means of UV radiation. The invention is characterized in that the coated components have low emissions after the final hardening and have VOC values (volatile organic compounds) of <100 ppm. These values are far below the standard values of known polyester lacquers.