The construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift from focusing solely on sustainability to embracing comprehensive resilient design, driven by increasingly severe weather events and rising financial risk. While sustainable ... Read More…
Many surface defects, such as fisheyes, edge pull, and retraction are caused when the liquid film dewets after application. Application of the coating by brush, roller, or spray may effectively ... Read More…
Biocides, especially isothiazolinones, can often trigger allergic reactions, which, in recent years, has driven the demand for water-based biocide-free paints for interior and exterior areas, as well as regulation. Silicate ... Read More…
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Maximizing a coating’s durability is a complex equation that must account for multiple factors.1 Making matters even more challenging is the fact that formulators have been missing a critical piece ... Read More…