This case study takes a deep dive into how a Dubai-based company was tasked with providing a durable protective lining for the shoreline and walkways of one of the largest man-made lagoons in Dubai; how they met demanding project specifications, ranging from the need for a highly durable solution, meeting tight project deadlines, through to how they delivered a finish with aesthetic appeal.

Primers are key to an effective coating system, and good primers serve several important functions including strong adhesion.

It’s easy to date many homes by the color of their brick. Know a 90’s home from the pink brick? How about a 60’s red brick? For many years, homeowners have been turning their dated brick homes into instant classics with one simple trick – coating the brick with Rhino Shield. To enjoy long-lasting performance, expert prep work and application is critical. Mike Moore, AmCoat’s Director of Products and Applications, said coated brick can last for decades.

This case history features Chicagoland's veteran-owned Rhino Shield elastomeric-ceramic coating business and highlights its newly updated formula that takes nanotechnology to the next level.

The new plant is one of several similar investments into the elastomers business across the globe. The products can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others.
 

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), a bio-based and multi-functional product made of cellulose, is a new alternative to traditional thickeners. Learn how MFC increases the tensile strength of elastomeric acrylic roof coatings without sacrificing the elongation, and how it reduces the water absorption, as well as increases the adhesion of coatings.

With an increase in the number of wildfires since the late 1990s, it’s important to use fire-rated materials when building or renovating a home. One company shares steps taken over the last 25 years to ensure its high-performance products are as safe as they possibly can be.

Rhino Shield’s ceramic elastomeric formula passes wind-driven rain tests and is still fully permeable, allowing the substrate to breathe.

The coating is a single-component, high-build, fast-cure roof coating that can be applied up to 80 wet mils (5 gal/SQ) in a single-pass application. The product is water-based, zinc-free, and low-VOC. It will launch in white, with gray and tan options coming later this year. 

Covestro has announced the death of Michel Baulé, an entrepreneur in the cast polyurethane industry. Baulé passed away on January 13, 2023.