Architectural Coatings

PFAS Update 2026

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PFAS regulation is becoming clearer but more fragmented, creating new reporting, product-use and compliance challenges for coatings and adhesives manufacturers.

Optimizing Exterior Durability of Waterborne Coatings Through Advanced Polymer Design

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Polymer architecture can help formulators balance film formation, adhesion, hiding and long-term weathering across demanding exterior applications.

Cool Roof Reflective Coatings for a Warming Planet

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Reflective systems are becoming part of a broader resilience strategy as cities confront hotter, longer summers.

2026 PCI 25: No. 5, Behr Paint Co.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:30:00 -0400

Behr Paint Co., a Masco Corp. company, reported estimated 2025 coatings sales of $2.34 billion and continued building its North American paint business.

2026 PCI 25: No. 6, Benjamin Moore & Co

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:20:00 -0400

Benjamin Moore’s PCI 25 profile examines a publicly reported 2025 revenue figure alongside contractor, product, partnership and color initiatives across North America.

2026 PCI 25: No. 7, The Pittsburgh Paints Company

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:10:00 -0400

PCI’s No. 7 profile follows Pittsburgh Paints Co.’s first full year after leaving PPG and the late-year CIL transition in Canada.

2026 PCI 25: 14, TV Paints LLC

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:50:00 -0400

TV Paints LLC’s PCI 25 profile follows the Cary paint-manufacturing operation through a transition year under Do it Best Group.

2026 PCI 25: No. 19, Farrell-Calhoun Inc.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Farrell-Calhoun’s PCI 25 profile follows the family-owned paint manufacturer through its 120th anniversary year and continued retail expansion.

2026 PCI 25: No. 21, Florida Paints & Coatings, LLC

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:40:00 -0400

Florida Paints & Coatings’ PCI 25 profile covers its 2025 coatings-sales range, Florida retail network and coatings formulated for Southern climates.

2026 PCI 25: No. 22, H-I-S Paint Manufacturing

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:30:00 -0400

H-I-S Paint Manufacturing reported 2025 coatings sales of $40-$42 million and appointed longtime coatings executive Mike Black as CEO.

2026 PCI 25: No. 25, Mercury Paint Corporation

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Mercury Paint’s PCI 25 profile examines a carried-forward $32 million-$35 million sales estimate and the company’s architectural, industrial and dealer-brand portfolio.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Heirloom Traditions Paint

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:30:00 -0400

Heirloom Traditions Paint reported 2025 sales of $30-$35 million while expanding its direct-to-consumer model and Kentucky manufacturing operations.

2026 PCI 25: Honorable Mention, Blue River Coatings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Blue River Coatings’ PCI 25 addendum profile covers the company’s high-performance coating technologies, substrate focus and 2026 leadership transition.

2026 Global Top 10: Honorable Mention, 3TREES

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

3TREES reported RMB 12.527 billion in 2025 revenue as stronger home-decoration wall paint sales helped lift profitability.

2026 Global Top 10: Honorable Mention, Berger Paints India Ltd.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 -0400

Berger Paints reported ₹11,880.25 crore in FY2026 revenue as stronger fourth-quarter volumes improved momentum across decorative and industrial coatings.

eBook | 2026 Voices from the Top

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PCI’s free Voices from the Top eBook reveals the industry’s largest coatings manufacturers by 2025 sales, along with perspectives from leading companies.

Challenges in Selecting Bio-Based Dispersing Additives for Latex Paints

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A lab comparison examines how a bio-based dispersant can affect grinding, binder compatibility and coating performance in interior latex paints.

Sustainable Pigment Production for 100 Years

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

LANXESS discusses how iron oxide pigment production, carbon footprint data and raw material partnerships support more sustainable coatings.

How Pigment and Surface Treatment Advances are Shaping Coatings Performance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ralph Barthel of Univar Solutions discusses pigment and surface finishing challenges, from PFAS replacement and resin trade-offs to newer technologies improving coating performance.

The Organic Pigment Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Demand for high-performance organic pigments continues to rise as packaging, automotive coatings and premium paint applications expand globally.

Multifunctional Architectural Coatings

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This article examines how multifunctional architectural coatings combine air-purification and thermal-regulation technologies within sustainable building envelopes.

Why Life Cycle Assessments Are Becoming the Financial Framework for Paint and Coatings Sustainability

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Life cycle assessments are redefining how coatings sustainability is measured, linking formulation decisions to quantifiable environmental impacts and product-level transparency.

Inside PCI’s Editorial Advisory Board

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Paint & Coatings Industry's Editorial Advisory Board helps guide content, with a new regulatory perspective added through Terri Stewart’s appointment.

Silver Nanoparticles in Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Show Antimicrobial Performance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Academic research examines how in-situ nanoparticle integration affects coating structure and microbial resistance.

Global Coating Resins Market Trends, Sustainability Drivers and Emerging Industry Opportunities

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Global coating resins demand is rising as sustainability regulations, emerging markets and bio-based technologies reshape binder innovation and coatings formulation strategies.

Elevating Performance Across the Coatings Landscape

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Advances in acrylic and vinyl acrylic resin technologies improve hiding efficiency, durability and sustainability across interior and exterior architectural coating formulations.

2026 Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit Connects Research to Application

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Short courses and new program elements deepen the link between coatings research and real-world performance challenges.

CTT Summit Abstract Deadline Approaches

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:43:00 -0400

The Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit call for abstracts is in its final weeks, with rolling review continuing as the technical program takes shape. The deadline for submissions is April 10.

Enhancing Block Resistance in Low-VOC Acrylic Paints Using Silane-Modified Colloidal Silica

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Silane-modified colloidal silica improves block resistance in low-VOC acrylic paints while maintaining gloss, stability and compatibility in waterborne coating formulations.

Chitosan: A Next-Generation Functional Material for Paint and Coatings Innovation

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Chitosan is emerging as a multifunctional biobased polymer enabling antimicrobial performance, corrosion protection, and sustainable coating design across multiple paint and coatings applications.