By Cynthia Challener,CoatingsTech Contributing Writer Interior architectural coatings today do much more than hide blemishes in walls and ceilings. They often play a key role in the overall decorating scheme…

By C. Jim Reader, Evonik Corporation, and Gary Johnson, Intertek Allentown It is often assumed that solvent-based sealers give better performance than water-based formulations on concrete because the solvent-based sealers are thought…

By De Backer, M.P. Diebold, and M.P. Milone,  The Chemours Company While there is an intuitive connection between wall brightness and the electrical demand for illuminating a room, there has been little…

 By George R. Pilcher, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Insight into the state of the U.S. coatings industry is valuable for many—whether you are directly employed by paint and coatings companies…