Going water-based gives manufacturers a route for improving a coating’s environmental impact, and for reducing the carbon footprint. What existing support is available to overcome obstacles for formulators and facilitate the wider adoption of water-based solutions?
Ascend Exterior Water-Based Clear Finish protects the beauty and integrity of exterior surfaces from weather and sun exposure with a durable, long lasting finish.
Polychem powder coatings has launched its Rust Collection, which features 10 rust-inspired shades that include a range of textures and special effects.
BeckryTech Super-Durable Polyester is based on a resin chemistry that is less reactive to UV light than the leading silicone modified polyesters (SMP) products on the market.
Fluropon® Effects is a new line of dimensional colors that feature an additional layer of sparkle, more richly saturated colors and color-shifting pigments.
Sherwin-Williams announced that the company holds the sole U.S. spray license for Arkema Inc.’s Kynar 500® FSF® PVDF resin, a primary component of Sherwin-Williams SHER-NAR® 5000 superior performance architectural baking enamel.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum: the combined AAMA 609 & 610-15 “Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” and CW-10-15 "Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site."
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated document laying out the anodizing process with reference to architectural work.