In George Pilcher’s 2024 state of the paint industry article, he explains that supply chain issues still have not fully recovered from the challenges wrought by COVID-19.1 Initially, it appeared ... Read More…
It is not likely that the U.S. paint and coatings industry in 2023-2024 will be recalled, in decades hence, with any particular fondness—but neither will it be recalled with horror, ... Read More…
Fast-curing acid-catalyzed alkyd-aminoplast coatings are often utilized as protective coatings for wood cabinet coatings. Quantitative assessment of impact of resin, crosslinker, and catalyst concentration on the curing process can be ... Read More…
Color is the most critical and obvious coating attribute because it is essential to match both large industrial batches and small one-gallon cans of DIY paint, ensuring the final product ... Read More…
Recent work has identified interesting synergies of a matting technology that pairs the efficiency and clarity of silica matting agents with the physical durability and protective ability of organic particles. Read More…