Architectural Coatings

Non-Leaching Reactive Surfactants for Architectural Latex Binders

October 10, 2018

Maxemul reactive surfactants act as efficient emulsifiers providing colloidal stability and are chemically bonded to the polymer particles during free radical polymerization. The enhanced stability and mitigation of surfactant leaching during and after film forming significantly improve water resistance and barrier properties of the latex binder as a replacement of conventional surfactants.

Mexico Buildings are Coated to Last

October 1, 2018

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Some of Mexico's largest commercial properties are being built and refurbished for the ages with the help of Textured Coatings of America, Inc.

Building an Industrial Wood Finish, Part 2

View from a Third-Generation Supplier and Manufacturer

Robert Cox

September 25, 2018

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This two-part article has focused on the four interdependent aspects of a wood finish: the products, execution, environmental regulations and quality control.

Pre-Treating Various Woods with High-Performance Light Stabilizers

Yung-Chi Yang Yu-Shu Sung Yin-Ting Lai Chung-Han Lu Steven Lee Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang

September 20, 2018

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This article is a comparison study using an accelerated weathering method to test different wood types pretreated with and without Eversorb SB in different co-solvents.

Waterborne Primers Providing the Base for Exceptional Topcoat Performance

Jocelyn M. Gruver Paul Doll

September 10, 2018

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As demonstrated by the real-world exposures presented in this article, use of a primer is very beneficial over even the most challenging substrates. In some cases, the lifetime of the topcoat can be extended by over three years when a primer is used.

Eye-Catching District Centerpiece Features Beckers-Fortified Coating System

September 1, 2018

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The 262-foot Limmat Tower is regarded as the centerpiece of one of Dietikon, Switzerland's newer districts, Limmatfeld. And its coated with a coating system from Beckers.

Paint Recycling: From Its Disposal, Reuse to Recycling

August 1, 2018

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Paint is a recyclable product, but the disposable methods tend to vary, as different types of paints need to be disposed of in different ways according to the economics of recycling. What you choose to do with your leftover paint establishes whether that paint will go on to have another life or not after you discard it.

First-Ever Anti-Mosquito Paint Approved By the EPA

August 1, 2018

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This anti-mosquito paint is the only anti-mosquito paint that is approved by the EPA. It is currently approved in Uganda and Zambia and is expected to be available in the U.S. by summer of 2018.

Building an Industrial Wood Coating Finish

A View from a Third-Generation Supplier and Manufacturer

Robert Cox

June 12, 2018

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Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture and cabinets with respect to their look and feel. It triggers consumers’ emotional responses to the senses of sight and feel.

Science and Tech Solutions Meet the Flooring Crisis

Vik Vithlani

June 1, 2018

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Environmental issues and shortages in supply chain raw materials are stretching the flooring industry worldwide. Here, Vik Vithlani, of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings EMEAI, examines how science and technology are finding the solutions.