Architectural Coatings

A Study of the Effects of Siloxane and Silica Additives on Dirt Pick-Up Resistance in Low-VOC Exterior Architectural Coatings

As the coatings industry moves towards lower volatile organic content (VOC) or near-zero VOC, achieving good film formation ...

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Balancing Rain Resistance and Open Time with Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy and Conventional Application Tests

Sufficient open time is essential for achieving painting efficiency and delivering aesthetically pleasing results in architectural coatings. The ...

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Quantitative Image Analysis of Roller Application Performance

FIGURE 1 Top paint claims from commercial architectural coating products in the market in 2023.

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CRRC Surpasses 100 Wall Product Ratings

Since its launch in September 2022, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has issued third-party product ratings for ...

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