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Coating
Concrete surface restoration
February 23, 2023
Concrete surfaces require durable and long-lasting performance in parks and public spaces. These exterior repair coatings must withstand high traffic and extreme weather conditions, including abuse from snow removal equipment and de-icing salts and chemicals. These finishes also maintain color and appearance despite being exposed to extreme UV.
Custom flooring solutions for commercial spaces offer endless design options
October 3, 2022
Elite Crete Systems custom flooring solutions for commercial and retail spaces offer endless design options to meet your interior design requirements and durability needs. These seamless surfaces are fluid-applied in place and can be installed with minimal downtime. Not only can these flooring systems match your brand’s color scheme they can also be designed to incorporate your company’s logo. These coatings can achieve coefficient of friction (COF) to meet or exceed ADA Flat Surfaces, ADA Inclined Surfaces, OSHA and NFPA requirements.
Epoxy Floors for Fire Rescue/EMS Facilities
September 2, 2022
HERMETIC™ Fire Apparatus Flooring Systems are resinous, fluid-applied floors engineered to improve the durability of fire apparatus bay floors while also providing a slip resistant floor even when wet. They provide high abrasion and impact resistance while improving aesthetics. Logos, custom colors, line striping and equipment demarcation are additional customization options.
Surface Protection with Anti-Graffiti Powder Coating
August 8, 2022
A masterpiece by the artist that causes considerable damage for those affected. Maliciously sprayed graffiti and the resulting damage to property pose a costly challenge.
TIGER Drylac's One Stop Design Shop
May 13, 2022
Manufacturers who provide products and services to the architectural design community work hard to have their voices stand out from a sea of competing voices; hoping to have their products selected for the project’s specifications. Believe me when I tell you, there are a lot of voices struggling to be heard. Everyone from foundation contractors, to curtains, to carpets is working hard to have their products reviewed in hopes of being selected for the project.
Electrostatic Dissipative Coatings
May 4, 2022
There are a wide variety of powder coating technologies used in many different industries. Coaters that are dealing with products that come in contact with electricity such as electrical cabinets, electrical housings, wire harnesses and computers require very specific powders. It is imperative to know how these powders will react to electrical charges. Materials are generally classified as insulators, static dissipative or conductive. These properties are a measure of resistance and resistance is the inverse of conductivity. The unit of measure is called ohms (Ω). The classifications are as follows:
Elevator Floor Systems - Highly Durable Epoxy or Nearly Indestructible MMA Floor Coatings
April 29, 2022
Duraamen Elevator Floor System is a customizable system of products created to meet or exceed the stringent demands placed upon a floor by heavily used elevators. Two general types of resin seamless floor coatings are offered as part of the system: Self-leveling Epoxy Coating and Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Coating.
What is the Best Resinous Coating for Garage Floors - Epoxy, Polyurethane, or Polyaspartic?
March 23, 2022
Epoxy resins have been used to coat garage floors for over a decade. In contrast, polyurethane (polyurea) and polyaspartic resins are relatively new. All three resinous coatings are highly durable, and each has advantages and disadvantages. Epoxy resins are used extensively in heavy-duty industries and are easier to install due to their slower setting time. Polyurea and Polyaspartic coatings provide a faster return-to-service than Epoxy. Polyaspartic coatings provide resistance against fading due to the sun’s UV rays. So, how do you decide which type of coating to use for your garage floor project? There are several considerations.
HERMETIC™ Flake Flooring Systems for commercial, industrial and residential spaces
October 29, 2021
The HERMETIC™ Flake Flooring System is a durable, seamless, chemical resistant floor providing adjustable levels of slight texture and color to match any design theme or surroundings. This aesthetic floor includes multi-colored vinyl flakes (size options available) imbedded and fused between product layers providing an appealing look and increase slip resistance.
Sherwin-Williams 2022 Colormix® Forecast's Method palette
September 29, 2021
With influences from the art deco era and modern organic design, the 2022 Colormix® Forecast's Method palette brings warmth to workspaces and restaurants alike. Explore all the colors in this collection:
TIGER Drylac® powder coatings for agricultural and construction machinery
September 10, 2021
Today, about one-third of the earth's surface area is used for agriculture and forestry. Technological progress is also advancing in the agricultural industry. Agricultural machinery that assists with farming and harvesting is becoming increasingly functional and high-quality. TIGER Drylac® powder coatings help our customers maintain the quality and durability of their agricultural machinery for decades.
Sherwin-Williams Living Well™ Collection: Reflect
August 30, 2021
Explore the possibilities of neutrals with the Reflect palette from the Sherwin-Williams Living Well™ collection, full of airy whites and soft grays. See the full color collection:
The Reflector™ Enhancer Flooring System - a specialty, high build, self-leveling, fluid-applied floor coating
August 9, 2021
The REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring System is a specialty, high build, self-leveling, fluid-applied floor coating. Engineered for commercial, industrial and residential applications where a durable, long-lasting, aesthetically unique, easy to maintain and completely custom floor is required. Due to the unique and unrepeatable nature of these flooring systems, consult with a technical representative before installing or specifying.
Benefits of Anodized Powder Coatings
June 7, 2021
When faced with the question to used anodized substrates or an anodized effect powder coating -what would you choose? There are advantages in both, but this article highlights the benefits of the anodized powder coating effect. When considering why to convert to the powder coating anodized effect one should understand the anodizing process and its limitations.
Super Durable Powder Coatings: Is the Bang Worth the Buck?
November 13, 2020
Super durable powder coatings are commonly specified for organic coatings in architectural applications. QUALICOAT, GSB and AAMA specifications contain testing requirements for longevity compared to traditional exterior coatings that are applied to architectural products and substrates. The demand for super durable polyester powders have grown immensely within architectural, agricultural, and industrial markets. Powder coating facilities of all sizes have started to expand their offerings to include super durable powders. Two common questions are “Are super durables really that much more durable than a standard polyester powder coating?”, and “Are they worth it?” The answers is YES in both instances, for many reasons. Please let me explain.
More medical cannabis flooring systems being specified
October 5, 2020
These flooring systems are resinous finishes engineered for various applications in the medical cannabis industry. These applications include cosmetically appealing floors for retail medical dispensaries, ultra-durable surfaces for indoor cultivation areas and laboratory-clean flooring for processing and extraction facilities as well as testing labs.
Color of the Year 2021
September 23, 2020
Nature at its simplest inspires a feeling that’s grounded and serene. Announcing the 2021 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year, Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (245-C7). Let a color rooted in nature create calm and bring all you cherish together.
The benefits of CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings) powder vs. liquid paint
August 7, 2020
The U.S military has many demanding specifications to fulfill when it comes to the finish of their products. Color and gloss are very important aspects - from concealing equipment in the desert to camouflage patterns that reduce detection in the field. However, in order to sustain certifications these color finishes must also protect the equipment from the harsh environmental aspects. Therefore, in 1985, most military vehicles and equipment required a topcoat applied with camouflaged CARCs. These topcoats produced a non-porous finish that acted as a protectant against radioactive, biological and chemical contamination. CARC repelled the chemical by preventing absorption, with chemicals beading up on the finish surface where they could be easily washed away.
Super Durable Powder Coating for Patio Furniture – Built to Last
July 8, 2020
Did you know that TIGER Drylac® Super Durable products are ideal for patio furniture finishes that require long-term protection? Patio furniture is often exposed to harsh weather conditions such as rain, sun, dust, pollen, sand, salt, and especially the sun, which means that your investment in comfort can fade away quickly. Although your metal patio furniture was once in pristine condition, over time it can start to deteriorate. Chips in the finish, rust, and faded colors are good indicators that it is time to consider the benefits of TIGER Drylac® Super Durable powder coating products.
Clay Coats: Expanding Colors
February 3, 2020
The Belden Brick Company is again expanding its offering of product lines. Belden has increased its production of coated brick products. Along with its recently expanded Glazed Brick line, offering a core of 30 standard colors and a multitude of custom colors, Belden Brick has increased its clay coated offerings in a variety of new grays. These complement our ever-popular Alaska White and Spectrum Series, such as Black Diamond.Current trends in color selection tend to draw towards coated brick. We are happy to provide these new styles and provide options to designers for the desired look with the permanence expected of brick masonry.