Reinvestigating the Link Between Lab Test Results and Real-World Exposure: A Study on Grain Cracking Performance of Architectural Paints
Xin Li, Keith Task, Shawn Overcash, Jack Johnson, and Nicholas Foley BASF Corp. USA Read More…
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 in waterborne systems without sacrificing other coating properties has become challenging. Low-VOC ... Read More…
Xperience: When the Oxide is the Color Coat
In the simplest terms, sustainability could be defined as less waste and more efficiency. This could mean fewer processing steps, the use of fewer chemicals or other building blocks, or ... Read More…
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 open time can vary widely for an exterior coating because the wet ... Read More…
Quantitative Image Analysis of Roller Application Performance
FIGURE 1 Top paint claims from commercial architectural coating products in the market in 2023. Read More…