As the paint and coatings industry grows, there are ample opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a painting business. Whether you choose to go the franchising route or start a business from scratch, there are various factors to consider before making the big move.
Natural wood and organic materials continue to be relevant in today’s interior design. As homeowners seek new and exciting ways to incorporate wood into their homes, Sherwin-Williams presents four color trends that can help you stay ahead.
The world’s first 3D, form-free crystal glass-pigment technology offers a viable solution for high-end color coatings, enhancing visibility while maintaining a thin-layer finish for automotive applications.
In order to slow down the erosion of the base metal and help to extend battery life, one company has designed and developed a robotic spray coating process used to apply conductive carbon and graphite coatings to battery current collectors, fuel cells, thin-metal cathode grids used in implantable pacemaker batteries, and other energy storage devices that require low-resistance coatings.
The MLK Center, located in Atlanta, is a place where people can visit the final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King, learn more about Dr. King and his work, and visit the library and archives. The right protective coatings are essential for preserving this landmark.
If you’re in cold weather conditions and a client project just can’t wait, hope isn’t lost. Cold weather painting is possible with proper planning, spot-on preparation, and the right coatings. Read about some things to consider when painting in cold weather.
The surface finishing industry is no stranger to change. Many companies are looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout 2024, while also placing a heavy focus on technology enhancements and sustainable practices.
The surface finishing industry is no stranger to change. From ever-changing market conditions to regulatory restrictions, innovations, and supply chain disruptions, our industry has learned to adapt, evolve, and grow. This article takes a look at three trends set to drive lasting and impactful change in the surface finishing industry over the next 12 months.
The coatings formulation process looks a lot like it did 30 years ago, with spreadsheets, notebooks, and time-consuming rounds of hands-on testing. By combining powerful data and decades of knowledge, digital coatings formulation platforms help to enhance the formulation process, streamline testing, improve the customer experience, and more, revolutionizing the industry.
The new line of coatings is designed to protect ship and vessel hulls in the harshest underwater marine environments, and is specially formulated for effective fouling prevention.