50 Shades of Fuchsia
From flat to eggshell to semi-gloss, architectural paints have made incredible gains in ultra-low VOC paint performance, but achieving a smooth, hard, glossy finish without the help of solvent has ... Read More…
Factors Affecting Sealer Performance on Concrete
It is often assumed that solvent-based sealers give better performance than water-based formulations on concrete because the solvent-based sealers are thought to better penetrate into the concrete matrix. In practice, it ... Read More…
New Marine Primer Reduces VOC Emissions by 80 to 90 Percent
Reduction of VOC emissions is an important goal for all paints and coatings. Developments in waterborne and high-solids technologies are helping to dramatically improve the performance of these systems while ... Read More…
Improving the Adhesion Robustness of 2K Michael Addition Coating Systems
Recently, two-component (2K) Michael Addition-based coating systems providing fast drying at room temperature in combination with tunable open time and very long pot life have entered the market. Adhesion robustness ... Read More…
Heavy-Duty Transportation Segment Driving Towards More Durable and Sustainable Coating Solutions
While the passenger vehicle market has experienced weakening of demand in recent months, the market for heavy-duty vehicles remains healthy. Consequently, demand for coatings used on these vehicles and their ... Read More…