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Five Reasons Why Nature Will Inspire Design Trends in 2022

Five Reasons Why Nature Will Inspire Design Trends in 2022

Adam Graham
November 11, 2021
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Homeowners and designers are already beginning to look ahead to what will be trending in the coming year, as we optimize our living spaces for maximum comfort. Here are five reasons why nature will have a big influence.
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Turnkey Solutions Propelling Antimicrobial Coatings Into the Future

James Rapley
November 3, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on microbes and cleanliness, creating more interest than ever before in antimicrobial coatings. However, bringing new innovations to the industry is not without its challenges, requiring the continual development of novel tools and procedures that can be seamlessly and invisibly incorporated into coatings.
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How Paint Manufacturers Can Reduce Waste, Improve Sustainability

How Paint Manufacturers Can Reduce Waste, Improve Sustainability

Jason McMahon
October 13, 2021
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Waste disposal and minimization are essential components of a successful customer retention strategy. One way to alleviate some of this pressure is by selecting a credible third-party sustainability company that would create a partnership to aid and alleviate the pressure of safely and effectively achieving waste minimization and disposal goals.
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Who Scores on Top?

The J.D. Power 2021 Paint Satisfaction Study
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Kristin Johansson
September 9, 2021
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The study examines key drivers of satisfaction among customers who purchased and applied interior paint, exterior paint and/or exterior stain.
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Historic Landmark Refreshed with High-Performance Coatings System

Historic Landmark Refreshed with High-Performance Coatings System

APV Engineered Coatings
September 3, 2021
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A striking, early example of Late Modern "High Technology" architecture received a 21st-century facelift when its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with NeverFade® Metal Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings. The coating system restored the building's façade to a just-like-new condition that will last for 20+ years.
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Fibrillated Cellulose

A Natural, Biobased, Multi-Functional Stabilizer for Waterborne Coatings
Gabriel Ferrante
September 3, 2021
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Fibrillated cellulose is a 100%-natural, biodegradable and sustainable material. It performs as a multi-functional stabilizer with low impact on viscosity in a wide range of coatings applications, as well as supporting a more sustainable lifecycle.
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Considerations When Specifying an Intumescent Coating System

Considerations When Specifying an Intumescent Coating System

Permax
August 13, 2021
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The article covers how to select the correct intumescent coating systems to use in different areas of the building and why you rarely will have a “one size fits all” solution.
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Long-Life Coatings

Sustainable Paint for a Sustainable Environment
Kristen Blankenship
August 11, 2021
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This article examines the environmental benefits of long-life coatings, including a comparison study of the carbon footprint of a fluoropolymer powder coating versus a solvent-based coating.
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What Trends Are Impacting Exterior and Interior Architectural Coatings?

What Trends Are Impacting Exterior and Interior Architectural Coatings?

Emily Newton
June 25, 2021
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This article takes a look at some of the architectural coating trends that have affected the market and will likely continue doing so for the foreseeable future.
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Why Does the Sun Damage Paint?

Why Does the Sun Damage Paint?

Samuel Cowlishaw
June 11, 2021
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The downside to being a paint shop during the summer is that the sun is harsh. This article will discuss the sun's effects on paint, why that damage takes place and what you can do to avoid it.
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