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D+D Online Feature - January 2013 DD 2013 - V.C. “Bud” Jenkins
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2012 - Allen Zielnik
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2012 - Matthew Lendzinski and Joseph Rokowski
2012 - Cynthia L. O’Malley
2012 - Allen Zielnik
2012 - Steven Reinstadtler
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2012 - Walter Scarborough
2012 - Joe Maty
2011 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E.
2011 - Allen F. Zielnik
2011 - Walter Scarborough
2011 - V.C. Bud Jenkins
2011 - Walter Scarborough
2011 - Brian Brake, Fanny Moo and V.C. Bud Jenkins
2011 - Jill M. Speegle
2011 - Jill M. Speegle
2011 - Allen Zielnik
2011 - V.C. "Bud" Jenkins
2011 - Margaret Kendi, Pete Schmitt and Raymond Stewart
2011 - Jill Speegle
2011 - V.C. “Bud” Jenkins
2010 - V.C. “Bud” Jenkins
November/December 2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Steven Reinstadtler
September/October 2010 - Joe Maty
September/October 2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Daniel J. Weinmann
July/August 2010 - Bill Dempster, International Paint LLC
March/April 2010 - Vincent Genova, Kalcor Coatings
November 2009 - Cynthia A. Challener
2009 - Jayson Helsel, KTA-Tator Inc.
2009 - Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC
July/August 2009 - Cynthia Challener
2009 - Joe Maty, Editor, JAC
May/June 2009 - W. Casey West, StanChem Inc. and Joe Maty, Editor, JAC
May/June 2009 - Peter Schmitt and Kathy Allen, Bayer MaterialScience LLC
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January/February 2009 - Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC
January/February 2009 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E., KTA-Tator Inc.
2008 - Joe Maty, Editor, JAC
2008 - Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology, LLC
2008 - David W. Boyer, PROSOCO Inc.
2008 - Bryan Redler, EnviroCare Corp.
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May 14, 2013
ASTM Drafting Wood Coatings Standard
May 13, 2013
Feds Urge Curbs on Nano Exposures
May 6, 2013
Paint to Power Tomorrow’s Homes
May 6, 2013
Clear Coat Fights Graffiti, Corrosion
May 3, 2013
Floor Prep Compound Touts Fast Set
May 1, 2013
BASF to Cut Jobs in Resins, Pigments
May 1, 2013
New Textured Finishes for Walls Systems
April 29, 2013
Smart Coating Learns Lotus’ Lessons
April 26, 2013
New Concrete Fillers Go with the Grain
April 25, 2013
Insect-Killing Paint Rolls Out in Africa
April 24, 2013
Clear Coat Made to Protect Vinyl Siding
April 23, 2013
New Organic Paint Makes Quiet Splash
April 22, 2013
Reinstadtler to Head Polyurea Group
April 22, 2013
Europe, Deco Unit Sale Ding Akzo’s Q1
April 19, 2013
Stores Brighten Sherwin-Williams’ Q1
April 19, 2013
PPG on the Move, But Sales Stall
April 19, 2013
Frogs Give Researchers Grip on Adhesion
April 18, 2013
Free Webinar Looks at Coating Resins
April 18, 2013
Smart Window Coatings Get $3M Boost
April 16, 2013
Exterior Offers Economical Option
April 15, 2013
Coatings Market Split in Europe
April 11, 2013
New Premium Interior Line is Zero VOC
April 10, 2013
Flakes Give Glow to Garage Floors
April 5, 2013
Maya Blue Paint Mystery Solved?
April 5, 2013
Home Depot to Settle VOC Case for $8M
April 3, 2013
PPG Veteran to Lead Expanded Unit
April 3, 2013
PPG Seals AkzoNobel N. American Deal
April 2, 2013
EPA Turns up Heat on Flame Retardants
April 1, 2013
Adhesives, Sealants Bond in Growth Mode
March 29, 2013
Room Paint Made to Reduce Sound
March 29, 2013
New Paint Technology Lights, Animates
March 27, 2013
PPG Revamps Zero-VOC Line
March 25, 2013
Powering Up Buildings with Paint
March 22, 2013
Study Hits PPG on Lead Paint in Africa
March 22, 2013
New Coating Video Scores on YouTube
March 21, 2013
Miller Paint Evolves Away from Devine
March 20, 2013
Corroded Organ Music to Chemist’s Ears
March 20, 2013
Cool Coating Clears Fog, Frost
March 20, 2013
SSPC 2013 Video Sessions Released
March 18, 2013
Berger Buys Sherwin-Williams Unit
March 14, 2013
New Coatings Catch: Fire-Retardant Fish
March 13, 2013
VT, MN to Hop on Paint Recycling Train
March 12, 2013
Primer Seals, Bonds to Rough Exteriors
March 11, 2013
Final Order for ‘Zero VOC’ Claim Cases
March 8, 2013
Dunn-Edwards Bids Farewell to Leader
March 8, 2013
MPI Unveils Online Specifying Tool
March 8, 2013
New ACA Panel to Focus Green Efforts
March 4, 2013
First Coating to Heal Concrete Emerges
February 28, 2013
Sherwin-Williams Revamps Harmony Line
February 27, 2013
New 2K Epoxy for High-Traffic Areas
February 26, 2013
Tech Pipeline: Paint to Fight Malaria
February 25, 2013
Coating Veteran Named Rudd Sales VP
February 19, 2013
Paint Store Manager Admits $168K Theft
February 19, 2013
Dur-A-Flex Expands Decorative Flooring
February 18, 2013
Roof Coaters Offer Interactive VOC Maps
February 14, 2013
Scientists Spray Paint Solar Power
February 14, 2013
Sherwin-Williams Adds Texture to Line
February 13, 2013
Valspar’s Q1 Finishes Flat
February 13, 2013
New Zero-VOC Paint for Commercial Work
February 12, 2013
Brushes with Greatness, and House Paint
February 11, 2013
So Long, DPC; Hello, Axalta
February 11, 2013
Canada Plans to Lower Paint VOC Limits
February 8, 2013
Erasable Paint Clears Wall Scrawls
February 7, 2013
AkzoNobel Taps R&D Head for N. America
February 1, 2013
Stores Fuel Sherwin-Williams’ Top Year
February 1, 2013
QUIKRETE Revamps Concrete Coatings
January 30, 2013
Nanocoating to Ward Off Flames
January 30, 2013
Group Studies Non-Toxic Drier for Paint
January 29, 2013
ACA Fights Impending Minerals Rule
January 29, 2013
First Eastern Coatings Show to Bow
January 28, 2013
Evonik Degussa Corp. Trims Name
January 26, 2013
Deck Coatings Enter U.S. Market
January 25, 2013
Zero-VOC Colorant System Debuts
January 23, 2013
Oilseed Study Turns to Coatings
January 23, 2013
Canadian Paint Makers Plan to Recycle
January 21, 2013
Concrete Blooms a Mossy Façade
January 18, 2013
Antimicrobial Market Set to Clean Up
January 17, 2013
Women Paint New Level of Influence
January 17, 2013
Architectural Coatings: All of the Above
January 16, 2013
PPG Profits Surge in Q4
January 15, 2013
Commercial Track to Roll at SSPC 2013
January 14, 2013
Zero-VOC Flat Made for New Housing
January 10, 2013
EPA Weighs Thinners, Coating Chemicals
January 9, 2013
Sales Up, Income Down for RPM Q2
January 9, 2013
Bonsal American Buys Surface Coatings
January 7, 2013
New Epoxy System Tackles Moisture
January 4, 2013
Scientists to Test Smog-Eating Coatings
January 4, 2013
Valspar Inks Supply Deal with Ace Paint
January 4, 2013
PPG Chemical Unit Split Proceeding
January 2, 2013
Chromaflo Acquires Colorant Line
December 27, 2012
D+D News Looks Back, and Ahead
December 24, 2012
New Stain Additive Boosts EpoxyShield
December 20, 2012
CertainTeed Debuts Spray Wall Finish
December 19, 2012
U.S. Plans Big Look at Nano Risks
December 18, 2012
ACA Voices LEED v4 Credit Concerns
December 18, 2012
PPG Buys AkzoNobel’s U.S. Paint Unit
December 17, 2012
Couple Takes Vows in Paint Aisle
December 14, 2012
Coatings Made to Fight Mold, Bacteria
December 13, 2012
Crown Paints, BASF Score Coating Honors
December 13, 2012
New CA Plan Cuts Paint VOC Limits
December 13, 2012
New Troweling Aid for Concrete Floors
December 11, 2012
PPG Plant Production Disrupted in LA
December 10, 2012
Dur-A-Flex Names R&D Manager
December 10, 2012
Deck Coating Designed for Harsh Climes
December 7, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Hits 3,500 Stores
December 7, 2012
PPG Agrees to License TiO2 Technology
December 6, 2012
Clay Offers Greener Flame Retardant
December 5, 2012
CEO to Return to AkzoNobel
December 4, 2012
New D+D Issue Now Available Online
December 4, 2012
Olive Oil Coating Saves Historic Stone
December 3, 2012
Reports Paint a Rosy, Heated Market
November 29, 2012
New PPG Combos Double-Team Protection
November 21, 2012
Valspar Paints It Black in 2012
November 21, 2012
PCI Appoints Executive Director
November 16, 2012
Coating to Control Disease Spread
November 15, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Buys Comex for $2.3B
November 14, 2012
Group Sees AR Coating in Moths’ Eyes
November 12, 2012
Acrylic Intumescent Extends Reach
November 12, 2012
New Floor Line for Hospitals, Retail
November 8, 2012
Valspar’s CFO Retires
November 8, 2012
Hot Webinar Topic: Intumescent Coatings
November 6, 2012
TiO2 Market Hits Two-Decade High
November 6, 2012
Free Webinar Focuses on Kynar Coatings
November 5, 2012
Coil Coating Group Names Technical Director
November 5, 2012
New Acrylic Polymer for EIFS Layers
October 30, 2012
Dunn-Edwards Launches Ultrashield Line
October 26, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Stores Ring Up Big Q3
October 25, 2012
Shifting Colors, 1 Atom at a Time
October 24, 2012
Valspar Plans $30M R&D Expansion
October 23, 2012
New ‘Green Guide’ Draws ACA’s Scrutiny
October 22, 2012
PPG Rolls Out Economical Coil Coating
October 22, 2012
Copper Finds New Corrosion Protector
October 22, 2012
Cost Cutting Drives Q3 Earnings at PPG
October 18, 2012
AkzoNobel CEO Undergoing Treatment
October 17, 2012
Nanocoating Blocks 99.9% of UV Rays
October 12, 2012
Cytec to Sell Coatings Unit for $1.3B
October 10, 2012
PPG Debuts ‘Next-Gen’ Metal Coatings
October 9, 2012
Coating May Protect Jolted Buildings
October 8, 2012
Robots Paint Sleeping Hotel Guests
October 4, 2012
Roofing Leaks RPM’s 1st-Quarter Profits
October 3, 2012
Dulux Declares $210M Takeover Victory
October 1, 2012
Mollusk Models Tough New Coating
September 27, 2012
New Concrete Cure Boasts Easy Cleanup
September 27, 2012
RPM Buys Wood, Concrete Systems Firm
September 26, 2012
D+D Magazine Debuts Digital Edition
September 25, 2012
Behr Debuts Low-VOC Paint/Primer Combo
September 25, 2012
Coating Advance Offers Solar Cells 3% More Light
September 24, 2012
Investor Acquires FL Powder Coater
September 24, 2012
Pitt-Glaze Line Sports New Neutral
September 20, 2012
CEO Takes Medical Leave at AkzoNobel
September 19, 2012
Berkeley Lab Shines Light On Cool Pavement Coatings
September 18, 2012
New Specialty Finish Looks Like Stone
September 18, 2012
AkzoNobel Ranked 1st in Sustainability
September 14, 2012
Primer Made for Multiple Surfaces
September 12, 2012
Fireproofing Boasts New Bond Strength
September 11, 2012
U.S. Paints Poised for ‘Full Recovery’
September 10, 2012
Coatings Veteran to Lead D+D Magazine
September 7, 2012
OR Paint Recycling Soars in 2nd Year
September 6, 2012
EU Opens the ‘Window of the Future’
September 5, 2012
DuPont Exits Performance Coatings
September 4, 2012
PPG Promotes 3 Execs as 1 Departs
August 31, 2012
Waterproofing Membrane is Solvent Free
August 31, 2012
Fire Risk Stirs Sherwin-Williams Recall
August 29, 2012
Concrete Coating Acts Like a Sealer
August 29, 2012
Lubrizol Takes Aim at Concrete Cracking
August 27, 2012
ASTM Drafting New Paint Test Standard
August 24, 2012
New Clear Coat Boasts ‘a Conscience’
August 24, 2012
Clear Coat Made for Glossy Durability
August 23, 2012
Miller to Expand Recycled Paint Sales
August 22, 2012
Valspar Unveils DTM Spray Enamel
August 22, 2012
Free eBook Covers Architectural Metals
August 21, 2012
Coatings for Birds? Bet Your Glass!
August 17, 2012
Dunn-Edwards Bows New Exterior Acrylics
August 17, 2012
Finally, a Coating That Does Windows
August 15, 2012
Slight Nod in Sales, Earnings in Q3 for Valspar
August 15, 2012
Florock Adds 2 Zero-VOC Floor Epoxies
August 15, 2012
Medical Records Released in CA Lead-Paint Suit
August 14, 2012
Free eBook Reflects Roof Coatings
August 14, 2012
Speedhide Made for Commercial Projects
August 14, 2012
$1+B Deal to Increase Coated Steel Products
August 13, 2012
Deck Coating Made to Cool, Protect
August 13, 2012
Report Ties Indoor Paint, Adhesives to Asthma
August 9, 2012
Study Dims View of ‘Green’ Bulb Coating
August 8, 2012
Nanotech Player Keen on Roof Coating
August 7, 2012
Free Webinar to Tackle Floor Coatings
August 6, 2012
Lotus Leaf Inspires a Fog-free Finish
August 2, 2012
Biobased Paints Land Federal Preferred Labels
August 1, 2012
Bayer to Shutter 3 Systems Houses
July 31, 2012
Floor Hero to Offer Concrete Coatings
July 30, 2012
Roof Walkpad Coating to Offer Traction
July 27, 2012
Insecticidal Paint May Deflect Disease
July 26, 2012
Tennant Unveils Anti-Static Coating
July 26, 2012
Coatings Know-how Takes Home D+D iPad
July 25, 2012
1 ‘Cool’ Conference: Roof Coating Recap
July 24, 2012
RPM Record: Rust-Oleum Never Sleeps
July 23, 2012
Paint it Black: Earnings, Sales Momentum Builds for Sherwin-Williams Co.
July 20, 2012
Flood Adds OneCoat Waterproofing Finish for Wood to Product Mix
July 20, 2012
AkzoNobel Musters Q2 Revenue Gain; Costs Take Toll on Bottom Line
July 19, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Drought or Not, Grass Paint Delivers Curb Appeal
July 19, 2012
PPG Reports New High for Earnings, will Divest Commodity Chemicals Unit
July 19, 2012
Fit for a Queen: Steel Tiara Project Captures AISC Award
July 17, 2012
Tennant Expands Portfolio of Static-Dissipative Coatings with Eco-SDS
July 12, 2012
Dunn-Edwards Announces Upgrades to Evershield Exterior Paint Products
July 11, 2012
The Self-Cleaning Coating? Research Suggests Hype May Hold Water
July 6, 2012
Season 3: NYC °CoolRoofs Initiative Energized by Results, Goals
July 5, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Rice Scientists Charged up about Battery Paint
July 5, 2012
Former Outback Steakhouse Exec Merritt Takes Helm of Benj. Moore
June 29, 2012
California Court Ruling Expands Air District’s Power to Set VOC Rules
June 26, 2012
PPG Announces Deal with Chinese TiO2 Producer Henan Billions
June 26, 2012
CEO Sunk by Cruise? Drama at Benj. Moore Makes Headlines in NY
June 18, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Paintball Barrage Stops Burglar in His Tracks
June 14, 2012
Nanostructured Coating Billed as Technology Advance for Solar Cell Applications
June 12, 2012
Dur-A-Flex Resinous Flooring Systems Pass Emissions Testing Spec
June 8, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Hendrickson Elected Valspar Corp. Board Chairman
June 7, 2012
OFF THE WALL: And on with the Light; Wall Paint as Light Switch
June 7, 2012
New Glass Coating Offers ‘RF Shielding’ for Secure Building Applications
June 5, 2012
Researchers Jazzed About New ‘Cool Blue’ Reflective Pigment
June 5, 2012
ACA Seeks Nominations for Mattiello Award, Invites CoatingsTech 2013 Papers
June 4, 2012
PPG Coatings Business Adds MMA Product Line to Portfolio
June 4, 2012
Hacker Beware: New Wallpaper Blocks Wifi Waves, French Scientists Say
June 4, 2012
New Chalkboard on the Block: Company Launches Dry-Erase Paints
June 1, 2012
Dunn-Edwards Reformulates Exterior Wood Primer, Interior Acrylic Products
May 30, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: DuPont Powder Coatings Names N. American Sales Mgr.
May 29, 2012
Correction on BASF Headquarters News Story
May 24, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Quest, Dur-A-Flex Announce Key Appointments
May 22, 2012
Cytec Industries Announces Plan to Sell Diversified Coatings Resins Business
May 21, 2012
Wood Coating Reported to Boost Water-Repellent, Anti-Swell Properties
May 21, 2012
OFF THE WALL: And Into Space, Using TiO2 to Combat Climate Change
May 17, 2012
Industry Newmakers: Wendoll, Dearborn Receive ACA’s ‘Achievement’ Award
May 15, 2012
Sailing Along: Valspar Records Higher Sales, Earnings in Latest Quarter
May 15, 2012
New Dow Coatings Materials Reported to Produce Performance Advances
May 14, 2012
PaintCare Leader Wickham Receives Coatings Association’s Highest Honor
May 14, 2012
‘Class of its Own’: Sherwin-Williams Zero-VOC Paint/Colorant System to Debut July 1
May 9, 2012
Dow Coating Materials Says New Tool Facilitates Reduced-TiO2 Reformulations
May 8, 2012
H.B. Fuller to Sell Central American Paints Business to Unit of Grupo Mundial
May 8, 2012
Huntsman Pigment Reported to Offer Solar Reflectance in Wide Color Range
May 7, 2012
Arkema Announces Sale of Peninsula Polymers Unit to Management-Led Group
May 7, 2012
Registration Opens for Powder Coating Technology Summit in Columbus, Ohio
May 4, 2012
Equity Firm Acquires Plasticolors, Evonik’s Colortrend, Forms Chromaflo Technologies
May 3, 2012
Kelly-Moore’s ‘Next Generation’ Zero-VOC Colorants Enter the Market
May 1, 2012
MIT Sees Great Promise for Applications of Glass Coating/Etching Process
April 27, 2012
AkzoNobel: Profitability, Not an Exit, is the Plan for Decorative Paints in U.S.
April 24, 2012
Sansin Corp. Offers Limited-Edition Recycled Wood Stains
April 24, 2012
Citadel Introduces Water-Based Epoxy Primer for Moist Concrete Applications
April 23, 2012
Sales-Volume Gains Fuel Robust First Quarter for Sherwin-Williams
April 20, 2012
PPG: ‘Transformation’ Delivering Record-High Revenue, Earnings Payoff
April 20, 2012
Costs, Soft Demand Put Dent in AkzoNobel Q1; Sherwin-Williams Rides High
April 19, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Bayer MaterialScience Names MacCleary NAFTA President
April 19, 2012
‘Green’ Coatings Pipeline: Michigan Research Team Markets Innovations
April 18, 2012
Raising the Flag: Ohio Memorial Mural Pays Tribute to Veterans
April 13, 2012
Growth Catalyst: Report Projects Acceleration for Antimicrobial Market
April 6, 2012
Rhode Island Appears Headed Toward ‘PaintCare’ Recycling Model
April 6, 2012
PPG’s Q1 Earnings to Take Hit from Restructuring Moves, Environmental Costs
April 5, 2012
RPM Rolls to Big Q3: Sales, Income up Sharply as Demand Accelerates
April 5, 2012
OFF THE WALL: A Car Color that Shifts with Mood? No Fooling?
April 5, 2012
RPM Acquires Australian Specialty Coatings Company HiChem Paint
April 4, 2012
PPG, Partner Develop Anti-Terrorism Polyurea Coating System
April 4, 2012
PPG and Canada’s Argex Announce TiO2 Pigment Development Agreement
April 3, 2012
Graco Completes ITW Finishing Acquisition; FTC Review Continues for Part of Deal
April 3, 2012
Dunn Edwards Introduces Zero-VOC Colorants for Tinting Water-Based Paint Products
April 3, 2012
Teed-off Trump Hopes Paint Might Hide Wind Farm at Seaside Golf Paradise
April 2, 2012
Color Wheel Paint Expands with Opening of Store in North Carolina
March 30, 2012
AkzoNobel, ACS Announce Launch of North American Science Award
March 29, 2012
Dow Coating Materials Announces Plans for Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia
March 26, 2012
BASF Acrylic ‘Chroma Finish’ Reported to Deliver ‘Intense’ Colors
March 26, 2012
Tennant Company Announces Market Debut of Bio-Based Urethane Floor Coating
March 22, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Professor Sees Growth Potential for ‘Grass Paint’
March 22, 2012
The Inside Story: Influential Paint-Rating Report Issues Verdict on Winners, Contenders
March 21, 2012
InPro Corp. Introduces Low-VOC Whiteboard Paint for Schools and Offices
March 20, 2012
Finding its Footing: Incremental Growth Seen for U.S. Coatings Market
March 15, 2012
Nationwide Coatings Expands Portfolio with Single-Coat, Low-VOC Roof Product
March 15, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Valspar Names VP, Operations; L.M. Scofield Expands Team
March 9, 2012
All the White Moves: Study Confirms New York’s IR Roofs are Really Cool
March 9, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Could Paint Save Earth from Asteroid Disaster?
March 8, 2012
Unearthed Paints Offers Non-Toxic Hard Wax Oil Finish for Wood Floors
March 8, 2012
Evonik Announces Deal to Sell Colorants Business to U.S. Private-Equity Firm
March 7, 2012
Solar-Coating Developer Recognized for Contribution to ‘Health of the Planet’
March 6, 2012
NewLook Adds Inorganic Sealer, Aliphatic Polyurethane Coating to New-Product Pipeline
March 2, 2012
PPG Offers Latex Paint for High-Volume, Multifamily, Commercial Projects
March 1, 2012
DSM Adds Urethane System to High-Performance Floor-Coatings Line
February 29, 2012
Construction Chemicals, Coatings Help Push Sales Past $98 Billion for BASF
February 27, 2012
HMG Paints Announces Availability of ‘Monothane’ One-Coat Polyurethane Coating
February 24, 2012
RPM Names Gordon VP/CFO, Announces Other Moves; Matejka to Retire
February 21, 2012
TiO2 Tab, Other Costs Put Dent in AkzoNobel’s Q4 and 2011 Bottom Line
February 16, 2012
OFF THE WALL: Spray-on ‘Antenna’ Billed as Next Big ‘Moonshot’
February 16, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Rock-Tred Corp. Names Steve Hodges Technical Director
February 15, 2012
Valspar Reports Higher Sales, Swing to a Profit for Quarter Ended Jan. 27
February 14, 2012
Polycoat Products Offers Urethane Mortar System for Specialized Waterproofing Jobs
February 13, 2012
Report: Construction Recovery to Fuel Accelerated Coatings Demand
February 10, 2012
Sherwin Williams Adds Water-Blocking Primer and Interior Latex to Zero-VOC Offerings
February 10, 2012
Dover Chemical to Pay $1.4 Million in EPA Action Involving Chlorinated Paraffins
February 8, 2012
IdeaPaint Expands ‘Whiteboard’ Paint Line with Low-VOC Product ‘CREATE’
February 7, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Chief Joins ACA Executive Committee
February 7, 2012
U. of Texas’ Freeman to Receive Tess Award in Coatings; Nominations Invited
February 3, 2012
Cool Roof Rating Council Achieves ISO/IEC Guide 65 Accreditation
January 31, 2012
Arkema Introduces Opaque Polymer to Partially Replace TiO2
January 31, 2012
‘World’ News: Polyurea Floor Coatings Brand Takes Stage at Vegas Show
January 26, 2012
ACA Offers Webinar on South Coast Air District’s Ground Breaking Amendments
January 26, 2012
Sherwin-Williams Sales Hit New High, but Costs Continue to Pinch Profits
January 26, 2012
Garland Company Offers Liquid Roofing Mastic for Sealing Difficult Flashing Details
January 24, 2012
Banner Year for PPG, as Sales Hit $14.9 Billion, Earnings Top $1B Mark
January 19, 2012
Polyurea Polyaspartic Coating Resin Reported to Offer Rapid Cure, Low Viscosity
January 18, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Roger Ervast Joins Lapolla Industries as Director of R&D
January 17, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Bayer MaterialScience Names Key Accounts Director for Coatings Unit
January 12, 2012
Photocatalytic Finish Reported to Offer Solar Reflectance, Self-Cleaning Functionality
January 11, 2012
Vermont Natural Coatings Expands Distribution in Deal with Major Retailer
January 10, 2012
PPG Completes Dyrup A/S Acquisition
January 6, 2012
RPM Reports Strong Sales Increase; Costs Press on Bottom Line
January 5, 2012
Celanese Completes Deal for Ashland Inc. Coatings, Adhesives Polymer Product Lines
January 4, 2012
D+D Sponsored Symposium at SSPC 2012 to Examine Coatings, Flooring, Air-Barrier Technologies
January 3, 2012
Valspar Opens New R&D Center in China
December 30, 2011
Notre Dame Researchers Generate Buzz with Report on Development of ‘Solar Paint’
December 30, 2011
ASTM Publishes New Edition of Venerable Paint, Coatings Test Manual
December 16, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Dow Coating Materials Names Bermudez GM, North America
December 15, 2011
PPG Weighs Strategies to Address TiO2 Pigment Supply, Cost Situation
December 8, 2011
Dur-A-Flex to Roll out New Flooring System, Launch Applicator Certification Program
December 8, 2011
Rockwood Pigments to Build New Iron Oxide Plant, Consolidate Production Operations
December 7, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: VersaFlex Inc. Names Primeaux Director of Education, Development
December 6, 2011
Hybrid Coating Technologies Expands Marketing of ‘Green Polyurethane’ to Europe
December 2, 2011
MPI Announces Move of Coatings-Testing Operations to U.S-Based Lab KTA-Tator
November 30, 2011
Program Lineup Detailed for Commercial Symposium at SSPC 2012 in Tampa
November 29, 2011
Canadian Researchers Report Advance in Paint-on Solar Cell Technology
November 28, 2011
Valspar’s Sales Post Solid Gains; One-Time Charges Produce Net Loss for Quarter, Year
November 22, 2011
New York City Urged to Put Brakes on Plan for Coatings VOC Rule
November 21, 2011
‘Green’ Technology Stars: Smog ‘Predator,’ Water-Borne Ceramic Coating
November 21, 2011
Shepherd Color Company Adds Cobalt Blue to Color Herd
November 21, 2011
Report: Architectural Market to Fuel Turnaround for U.S. Coatings Demand
November 11, 2011
Coatings-Industry Study Questions Existing Policy on VOC Content in Products
November 11, 2011
PPG Expands Speedhide Paint Line with Zero-VOC Products
November 11, 2011
Celanese to Acquire Coatings, Adhesives Polymer Product Lines from Ashland
November 10, 2011
Tennant Offers New Wall Coatings for Commercial Interiors Subject to Frequent Cleaning
November 7, 2011
Groups Develop Standard to Add Greener Chemicals and Processes to Marketplace
November 2, 2011
Reports; DuPont Plans Sale of Performance Coating Division; No Comment from Company
November 1, 2011
Testing Reported to Show Performance Prowess of New Acrylic Binder in Stains
October 28, 2011
Oregon Paint-Recycling Program Reports on First Year, Calls it a Success
October 25, 2011
Dow Introduces New Polymers for Wood, Metal and Cementitious Coatings
October 25, 2011
S-W Sales up Again; Bottom Line Squeezed by Costs, 1-Time Charge
October 25, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Serves up Floor-Coating Topcoat for Use in Food-Service Facilities
October 24, 2011
PPG Maintains Streak: Earnings Hit New High, Sales Expand 11% in Quarter
October 21, 2011
Lonza Completes Acquisition of Arch Chemicals; will Launch Biocide Unit
October 21, 2011
AkzoNobel Hatches Plan to Propel Profits; Earnings Post Decline in Quarter
October 20, 2011
Coatings-Market Report Projects Modest Growth, Continued Geographic Shift
October 18, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Sto Corp. Announces Several Key Marketing Appointments
October 17, 2011
Coatings Chemist Wanted
October 17, 2011
Impressive Lifecycle: Evidence Puts Earliest Paint-Making at 100,000 Years Ago
October 17, 2011
Reports; DuPont Considering Sale of Powder-Coatings Unit; No Comment from Company
October 17, 2011
Polyurea Coating Technology Wins Innovation Prize at Polyurethanes Conference
October 12, 2011
Gemini Coating Adds Primers, Faux-Finish Glazes to Wood-Coatings Product Line
October 10, 2011
BASF Announces Plan to Divest Decorative Coatings Business of Relius Unit
October 7, 2011
RPM Reports ‘Solid’ Growth; Acquires Spanish Fire Protection and Insulation Supplier
October 5, 2011
Scientist Achieves Top Honor for Electrostatic Powder Coating Technology
October 5, 2011
Dow Chemical Company Commercializes its ‘Game Changer’ Technology
October 5, 2011
ICL Performance Products Acquires Halox
October 4, 2011
Clariant Announces Sale of Polysilazane Business; Uses Include Antigraffiti Coatings
October 4, 2011
NDSU Licenses Removable Protective-Coating Technology for Bronze Statues
September 29, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Flame Control Coatings Appoints President, Marketing Manager
September 27, 2011
Paint-Store Manager Charged After Altercation, Struggle with Police
September 27, 2011
USM Polymer School Opens Learning Center, Honors Industry Leader
September 26, 2011
Building on the Bean: Bio-Based Materials ‘Green’ Habitat’s Work
September 22, 2011
Hempel Looks to Expand Intumescent Fire-Protective Coatings Business
September 20, 2011
PPG Architectural Announces Debut of New Water-Borne Alkyd Products
September 20, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Rolls out ‘Pro-Park’ Low-VOC Parking-Lot Marking Paint
September 16, 2011
Berkley Lab Announces Breakthrough in Window Coatings
September 14, 2011
CPS Color Acquires Pinova AG, Maker of Colorants for Façade Coatings, Wet Plasters
September 14, 2011
AfterGlow LLC Develops ‘Game-Changer’ Glow Paint
September 14, 2011
DOE Announces Investments in Projects to Advance Solar Technologies
September 9, 2011
Chemistry Group Floats ‘Scientifically Sound’ Plan for EPA Chemicals Review
September 8, 2011
Kelly-Moore Paint Company Launches 100% Acrylic, Solar-Reflective Exterior Paint
September 2, 2011
Diamond Vogel Says ‘Ascend’ Alkyd Combines Low VOCs, Traditional Application Properties
September 1, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Says Water-Based Epoxy Floor Coating Boasts Static Control
August 31, 2011
Ashland Inc. Completes Acquisition of ISP for $3.2 Billion
August 24, 2011
‘White Paper’ Reviews Advanced Coating Technology for Glass Used in PV Applications
August 24, 2011
Pflaumer Brothers Offers Expanded Colorant Line for Polyaspartic Coatings
August 23, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: AkzoNobel’s McPherson Elected President of International Paint, Ink Council
August 22, 2011
PPG Says New Manor Hall Premium Exterior Marks Upgrade in Key Performance Properties
August 22, 2011
ACA Partners with ChemQuest for New Edition of ‘U.S. Paint and Coatings Market Report’
August 22, 2011
Polycoat Products Launches Revamped Website
August 19, 2011
Solid Green: Dunn-Edwards Facility Wins LEED Gold Designation
August 18, 2011
Growth Industry: Study Envisions Vast Biomass Yield for Energy, Products
August 17, 2011
Green Revolution? NDSU Says Project Yields Major R&D Advance
August 12, 2011
IdeaPaint Expands Portfolio with Base Coat for Dry-Erase Coatings
August 10, 2011
Clear Breakthrough: Key Development Reported in Solar-Energy Window
August 8, 2011
PPG Looks to Build Latin America Presence, Acquires Colombia’s Colpisa
August 4, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: AkzoNobel Names N. America Decorative Paints Director, Announces Other Moves
August 3, 2011
EPA Moves Step Closer to Possible Regulatory Action on Bisphenol A
August 1, 2011
Wooster Adds to Prep Crew Line with 4-inch Brush for Masonry Coating
July 28, 2011
Sales Strong, but Costs Take Toll on Earnings, Sherwin-Williams Reports
July 27, 2011
RPM on a Roll: Company Says Sales Grow 10% in Quarter, 8.5% for Year
July 25, 2011
AkzoNobel’s Revenue Maintains Upward Trend, but Profit Edges Down
July 22, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Alexander Named to Lead PPG’s Architectural Coatings Businesses
July 22, 2011
PPG Rides Strong Second-Quarter Sales to New Earnings Record
July 21, 2011
Company Plans Biopolymer Capacity Boost; Uses in Coatings, Other Products Envisioned
July 14, 2011
Lonza Group to Acquire Arch Chemicals Inc.
July 11, 2011
Company Raises $36.5 Million to Help Fuel Sugar-to-Acrylic Technology Plan
July 11, 2011
AkzoNobel Says Acquired Plant-Based Technology Offers Potential Across Product Lines
July 7, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Announces Deal to Acquire UK-based Leighs Paints
July 6, 2011
Arkema Completes Acquisition of TOTAL’s Resins Units, Launches Coating Resins Business
July 5, 2011
Old Masters Says New Website is 'Sure to Spark Imaginations'
June 30, 2011
ACA Invites Presentations for Concrete-Coatings Program
June 29, 2011
Cool Your Slippers: Emerald Cities’ IR Coating Isn’t Some Wizard’s Dream
June 29, 2011
DuPont, Thermoclad Co. Collaborate to Offer New Line of High-Performance Powder Coatings
June 27, 2011
‘Green Chemistry’ Engine Just Starting to Rev up, New Study Says
June 24, 2011
Dow Expands Antimicrobial Arsenal with Low-VOC Formula for Architectural Coatings
June 23, 2011
PPG Makes ‘Surfaces’ the Star of Major Brand-Awareness Campaign
June 22, 2011
Winning Formula: Acrylic-Alkyd Paint Grabs EPA ‘Green’ Prize
June 20, 2011
Company Says Testing Confirms Product’s Performance as Primer/Sealer for Wood
June 17, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Sternberger Joins Bayer MaterialScience as Marketing Manager
June 17, 2011
Devoe Paint Expands Portfolio with Paint/Primer
June 16, 2011
PPG Issues ‘White Paper’ on Chemistry, Performance of Polysiloxane Coatings
June 15, 2011
AkzoNobel Names Ton Büchner to Succeed Retiring CEO Wijers
June 13, 2011
Ace Pays Tribute to Heritage with Paint and Primer Products
June 13, 2011
Silica-Based Nanocoating Hailed as Major Advance in Antimicrobial Technology
June 10, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Expands Dryfall Paint Line
June 10, 2011
D+D Webinar on UV-Cure Coatings for Concrete Floors Offered Tuesday
June 10, 2011
Rust-Oleum Acquires Multicolor Specialties Inc.
June 9, 2011
‘Aristowall’ Offers Oil-Based Performance in Water-Borne Paint, Dunn-Edwards Says
June 9, 2011
Citing Market Expansion, AkzoNobel Opens Fire-Protective Coatings Test Site
June 8, 2011
South Coast Air District OKs Plan for VOC Limits on Coatings Colorants
June 6, 2011
Bayer MaterialScience Offers 100% Solids Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating
June 2, 2011
Mythic Paint Announces Debut of Zero-VOC ‘Pro’ Paint Line
June 1, 2011
Ashland Announces Deal to Acquire ISP for $3.2 Billion
May 31, 2011
D+D to Present Free Webinar June 14 on UV-Cure Coatings for Concrete Floors
May 27, 2011
Why it Works: Alcoa Reviews Fundamentals of ‘Self-Cleaning’ Finish
May 27, 2011
Cool Roofs Season Two Opens in NYC
May 27, 2011
New Product Finishes Division Reflects Expanded Portfolio, Sherwin-Williams Says
May 19, 2011
Valspar Sales Rise Sharply for Quarter, but Net Earnings Fall Short of Previous Year
May 16, 2011
Akzo Opens Powder Coating Lab in UK
May 13, 2011
Papers Invited for 2012 Waterborne Symposium
May 11, 2011
Really Slick: A Building Exterior that Self-Cleans
May 10, 2011
Designer Trove Trumpets Debut of Mineral-Based Wallcovering
May 10, 2011
Rhino Acquires Concrete Solutions Inc., Eyes Larger Presence in Restoration Market
May 10, 2011
Coatings Help Drive BASF’s 40% Surge in Sales in ‘Powerful’ Start for 2011
May 9, 2011
Growth Mode: Green Materials Flex Market Muscle
May 6, 2011
Two Behr Product Lines Earn Certification from GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
April 29, 2011
Ultrafine Titanium Dioxide Called ‘Potential’ Carcinogen Risk in Bulletin Issued by NIOSH
April 29, 2011
Class-Action Lawsuit Says Benjamin Moore’s ‘Natura’ Falls Short of Low-Odor, Fast-Dry Claims
April 28, 2011
Researchers Shed (UV) Light on New ‘Self-Healing’ Polymers
April 27, 2011
Momentive to Sell Coating-Resins Business
April 25, 2011
Growth Moves in Asia, U.S. Help Fuel 16% Gain in Revenue for AkzoNobel
April 25, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Hits Sales Record as Stronger Demand Trend Continues
April 22, 2011
PPG’s Hot Streak Continues: Revenue Surges 13% in 1st Quarter
April 21, 2011
Sansin’s Wood Primer Described as ‘Concentrated, Penetrating’ Formula
April 20, 2011
ADM Starts up Production Facility for Bio-Based Propylene Glycol
April 20, 2011
In Oregon’s Take on Earth Day, Paint Recycling Gets Marquee Billing
April 19, 2011
New Addition to Floor-Coating Line Reported to Offer Anti-Static Properties
April 19, 2011
Sweet Deal: Dow and Partner Cook up Sugar-to-Acrylic Plan
April 12, 2011
DSM’s New Functional-Materials Unit Targets High-Tech Growth Markets
April 12, 2011
RPM Says Results for Quarter Reflect Strengthening Market
April 7, 2011
Cabot Expands Amorphous Silica Technology with Insulating Material for Use in Coatings
April 4, 2011
Low-Temp Powder-Coating Resin Takes Bow at European Show
March 29, 2011
Dow Says ‘Game-Changing’ Polymer can Facilitate Reduced Use of TiO2
March 28, 2011
‘Cool-Roof’ Coating Mimics Natural Phenomenon, Poplar Tree Leaf
March 21, 2011
ISP Expands Marketing of New Biocidal Agent
March 21, 2011
New Additive Enables Formulators to Reduce VOCs, Eastman Announces
March 18, 2011
Recycled Paint in Eco-Friendly Container Debuts in UK Retail Stores
March 18, 2011
Lythic Solutions’ New Concrete Stain Protector Recognized as ‘Most Innovative’
March 17, 2011
Smart Coatings Sales to Solar Market Expected to Soar, NanoMarkets Reports
March 17, 2011
Line of New Water Repellents Offers Formulation of Natural Oils and Waxes
March 16, 2011
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Lubrizol Corp.
March 16, 2011
Roof Tile Reported to Contribute to Reduction in Smog Generation
March 14, 2011
Fla. Company Offers Chinese Drywall Remediation Product
March 11, 2011
Insl-x Launches New Labeling System, Revamps Packaging for Primers, Sealers
March 10, 2011
ISP Says ‘Controlled-Release’ Fungicide Minimizes Biocide Release into Environment
March 9, 2011
Seal-Krete Expands Flooring Systems Line with Polyaspartic, Epoxy and Urethane Products
March 2, 2011
EPA Commissions Expanded Research of Nanomaterial Risks
February 25, 2011
Alberdingk Boley Expands Portfolio of Polyols Based on Renewable Materials
February 24, 2011
Leighs Expands Line of Fire-Protective Coatings
February 23, 2011
Heucotech Opens ‘State of Art’ Colorant Production Site in Pa.
February 22, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Hendrickson to Succeed Mansfield as CEO of The Valspar Corp.
February 21, 2011
Diamond Vogel Offers Latex Coating for High-Traffic Safety-Line Applications
February 21, 2011
AkzoNobel’s 2010: ‘New Strategy’ Yields 12% Growth
February 17, 2011
‘Architecture 2030’ Calls for Drastic Cut in Product Emissions
February 15, 2011
Valspar Reports Sales Gain of 5.1%, Driven by Results for Paints, Asian Operations
February 14, 2011
Company Launches ‘Double-Pumper’ Spray-Foam/Polyurea Coatings Machine
February 14, 2011
NDSU’s Webster Named Winner of ACS Tess Award in Coatings
February 10, 2011
Acrylic-Alkyd Resin Reported to Offer Promise for Use in Wood Stains and Finishes
February 10, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Announces its 2010 Stores Group ‘Vendor of the Year’ Awards
February 4, 2011
Diamond Vogel Introduces Updated Lineup of Primers
February 4, 2011
Research Said to Confirm Effectiveness of ‘Alternative’ Masonry-Cleaning Method
February 3, 2011
DSM Expands Line of UV-Cure Concrete Coatings
February 1, 2011
Obituary: Michael Sweeney; Headed Sto Media Relations
January 27, 2011
Demand Growth Fuels Strong 2010, Sherwin-Williams Reports
January 26, 2011
Dur-A-Flex Launches New Moisture Mitigation Primer
January 21, 2011
Sherwin-Williams 0-VOC Claims for Harmony Products Challenged
January 19, 2011
1-Component Polyurea Line Boasts Long Pot Life
January 19, 2011
Epoxy Flooring Company Concrete Restoration Inc. Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
January 14, 2011
Ceramic Coating Offers Protective Properties, Zero-VOC Content, Says Developer EonCoat LLC
January 13, 2011
Masterchem Rolls Out New KILZ Products
January 12, 2011
Finalists for ‘Best Paper’ Award Announced for Annual Waterborne Symposium Feb. 28-March 4
January 11, 2011
Valspar names Arnold senior vice president, chief technology officer; succeeds Larry Brandenburger
January 10, 2011
RPM Sees Gains in Sales, Earnings Despite ‘Challenges’
January 6, 2011
Advance in Acrylic Technology Reported to Offer Potential for Expansion of TPO Roof-Coating Applications
January 4, 2011
MAPEI Expands Operations with New Site in Mexico
December 29, 2010
Celanese Introduces Acrylic, VAE Products for Formulation of Low-VOC Coatings
December 28, 2010
Coatings, Related Materials Made Their Mark in New Soy-Based Products Bowing in 2010
December 28, 2010
DuPont Agrees to Pay $3.3 Million in EPA Action
December 22, 2010
Dunn-Edwards Expands ‘Contractor’s Edge’ Line
December 21, 2010
Coatings Remain Key Growth Driver for PPG, CEO Says
December 16, 2010
Maxum Stains Announces Expansion of Distribution Through Paint Dealers
December 16, 2010
Former Valspar Corp. Technical Manager Gets 15-Month Prison Term for Stealing Trade Secrets
December 9, 2010
Bayer Acquires PolyOne Stake in BayOne Joint Venture
December 9, 2010
Comprehensive Architectural-Coatings Buying Guide Launched
December 8, 2010
SCAQMD to Weigh Additional Moves to Cut VOC Emissions
December 7, 2010
Photocatalytic Coating Reported to Offer Antimicrobial Functionality
December 7, 2010
Court Ruling Against Lead-Paint Suit Called Major Win for Industry
December 3, 2010
Rust-Oleum Introduces Zinsser BONDZ Primer
December 3, 2010
EC Clears BASF Acquisition of Cognis
December 2, 2010
Researchers Report Key Advance in Producing Biomass-Based Chemicals
December 2, 2010
BASF, INEOS to Launch ‘Styrolution’ Joint Venture
December 1, 2010
PPG Education Programs on Coatings Offered Online by Hanley Wood University
November 30, 2010
Judge’s Ruling Hands Another Setback to Plaintiffs in Lead-Paint Lawsuits
November 29, 2010
Wood-Coatings Advances Receive Positive Notice at European Congress
November 24, 2010
TiO2 Pigment Producer Tronox Inc. Agrees to $270 Million Settlement on Environmental Liabilities
November 24, 2010
Roman Decorating Offers Primer/Sealer Remedy
November 24, 2010
Masterchem Launches KILZ Masonry/Stucco Primer
November 23, 2010
Valspar Reports Strong Sales, Earnings Upturn for Year
November 22, 2010
Sherwin-Williams Introduces ‘Brilliance’ Ceiling Paint
November 22, 2010
Cytec Introduces UV-Cure Coatings Technologies
November 17, 2010
EPA Expands List of Suspected ‘Endocrine Disruptors’
November 17, 2010
Atlas Material Testing Acquired by AMETEK
November 11, 2010
‘One-Coat’ Insulating Coating Hits Market
November 9, 2010
Dow Coatings Unit Notes Key Advances on Technology Front
November 8, 2010
‘Green’ Polyurethane Gets ‘Innovation’ Notice
November 8, 2010
They Score! Coatings Get ‘Assist’ as Hockey Arena Nets LEED Gold
November 5, 2010
Taiwan Institute Announces Development of ‘Breakthrough’ Fire-Resistive Material
November 4, 2010
Researchers in UK Charged up About Photovoltaic Coating Technology
November 1, 2010
BASF Reports Big Gains in Quarter; Expects Record Year
October 29, 2010
Durability + Design Asks for Readers’ 2 Cents Worth
October 29, 2010
Reports on Potential Bayer Deal Called ‘Speculation’
October 28, 2010
Vogel Paint Inks Licensee Deal for Hesse-Lignal Wood Coatings, Launches New Business Unit
October 28, 2010
Silica Dispersion Reported to Protect Concrete Floors from Stains, Acid Etching
October 27, 2010
Masco Corp., Owner of Behr and Masterchem Reports Sales Decline, Net Loss for Quarter
October 26, 2010
Masterchem’s KILZ Brand Retains ‘Brand Equity’ Rep
October 25, 2010
PPG Reports Robust Sales Gain; Earnings Hit a Record High
October 21, 2010
ACI Issues Specification on Application of Skid-Resistant Epoxy Surfaces on Concrete
October 20, 2010
Bayer Representative Details Use of Selection Tool for Water-Borne DTM Polyurethane Coatings
October 20, 2010
Durability + Design to Launch Online Buying Guide
October 15, 2010
Dow Corning says Silicone Flake Resin Contributes to Weatherability of Powder Coatings
October 15, 2010
Micro-Sized Coating Tabbed for Big Job in N.Y. City Project
October 15, 2010
Dampney Develops VOC-Compliant Formulation of Water-Repellent Concrete/Masonry Stains
October 14, 2010
Investigation Under Way in Euclid Chemical Fire
October 14, 2010
LANXESS Develops Fire-Resistive Intumescent Spray-Foam Coating
October 13, 2010
Euclid Works to Shift Production to Other Sites in Wake of Fire that Destroyed Illinois Plant
October 12, 2010
Fire Destroys Euclid Chemical Plant; Cause Unknown
October 11, 2010
Behr Primer-Topcoat Product Wins ‘MVP’ Vote
October 8, 2010
Dunn-Edwards Introduces Water-Borne Alkyd Stain Blocker
October 8, 2010
RPM Reports Minor Sales, Earnings Declines; Company Cites Action to ‘Deconsolidate’ Subsidaries
October 6, 2010
California Enacts Leftover-Paint Management Program
October 6, 2010
White Lightning Offers Quick-Dry Acrylic/Silicone Caulk
October 6, 2010
Akzo Nobel Completes National Starch Sale
October 5, 2010
Momentive, Hexion Complete Merger
October 4, 2010
International Paint Launches Line of Fast-Cure Zinc Silicate Coatings
October 1, 2010
Shepherd Color Expands Inorganic Pigment Line
September 30, 2010
‘Earth-safe’ Concrete Sealer Offered
September 21, 2010
Sikkens Expands Wood-Finish Line with Water-Borne Cetol Product
September 17, 2010
No-Burn Offers Fire-Resistive Coating for Use on SPF
September 15, 2010
Thomas Venarge Takes Helm of APV Coatings
September 10, 2010
Report Assesses Market for Nanostructured Coatings
September 10, 2010
Arch Chemicals Names Two Executive VPs
September 7, 2010
KRONOS Says TiO2 Photocatalyst Offers Enhanced Antipollutant Action
September 1, 2010
Study: Nanocoatings to Grow Five-fold by 2016
August 31, 2010
UV-Curing Flashlight Offered by Spectronics
August 31, 2010
InPro Introduces Interior Paint, Primers
August 30, 2010
Ultra-Accelerated Weathering System Described
August 26, 2010
ADM Says Corn-Based Isosorbide Offers Potential for Use in Coatings, Other Products
August 25, 2010
New ISO Methodology Demystifies Nanomaterials
August 24, 2010
Market Studies on Polyurethane-Based Construction Materials Published
August 23, 2010
Upcoming Events Focus on Coatings Technology
August 19, 2010
Researchers Create Nanocoating to Kill MRSA
August 18, 2010
Huber Acquires Flame-Retardant Line from S-W
August 17, 2010
Benjamin Moore Expands Zero-VOC Paint Line with Antimicrobial Product
August 13, 2010
Report Finds Mixed Global News on TiO2 Pigment
August 12, 2010
APV Coatings Adds Primer to NeverFade Line
August 12, 2010
Technology Note: The Tg-Gloss Connection
August 11, 2010
UV-Cure Wood-Floor Coating Reported to Offer Enhanced Scratch Resistance
August 11, 2010
Yale Finds Reason to Watch Paint Dry
August 10, 2010
Abstracts Due Aug. 14 for Waterborne Symposium
August 10, 2010
Paint Can Recoat Chalkboards, Company Says
August 10, 2010
Seicoat Introduces Anti-Graffiti Coating
August 6, 2010
Company Says Coatings Combat Spread of Infection
August 4, 2010
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Eastern Coatings Show
April 29 - May 2, 2013
Free Webinar: Aesthetics and Performance
April 25, 2013
PDA 2013 Annual Conference and Exposition
April 15 - April 17, 2013
European Coatings Show
March 18 - March 21, 2013
CoatingsTech Conference: Leaps & Bounds
March 11 - March 13, 2013
uv.eb WEST 2013
February 26 - February 27, 2013
RRCI 2013 Annual Meeting
February 7 - February 8, 2013
World of Concrete 2013
February 4 - February 8, 2013
40th Annual Waterborne Symposium
February 4 - February 8, 2013
The Coatings Summit 2013
January 28 - January 30, 2013
ASTM D01 Committee Week
January 27 - January 29, 2013
SSPC 2013 Conference
January 14 - January 17, 2013
Free Webinar: Design Options for Resinous Concrete Floors with Chips
December 4, 2012
Webinar: Specifying Fire-Resistive Coatings
November 13, 2012
Free Webinar: Specifying Fire-Resistive Coatings
November 13, 2012
Waterborne Kynar Coatings for Architectural Products
November 7, 2012
Free Webinar: Waterborne Kynar Coatings for Architectural Products
November 7, 2012
Future of Pigments 2012
October 24 - October 26, 2012
Roof Coatings Manufacturers Assn.
October 17 - October 19, 2012
2012 NW Coatings Fest
October 11 - October 12, 2012
Coating 2012
October 9 - October 12, 2012
CEPE Annual Conference
September 26 - September 28, 2012
Polyurethanes Technical Conference
September 24 - September 26, 2012
Canadian Paint & Coatings Assn. 2012 Conference
September 15 - September 17, 2012
Additives 2012
September 11 - September 12, 2012
Coatings Trends & Technologies
September 11 - September 12, 2012
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Coatings that Save Lives
Friday, October 26, 2012
Make a Better Buy
Monday, October 22, 2012
Hone Your Metal Mettle
Friday, October 5, 2012
Northwest News
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Floor It
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Lesson in Mineral Paint
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Paint and Asthma, Discover Links
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A Good Day for a Spray
Monday, August 20, 2012
Metal Mettle
Friday, August 3, 2012
Calling All Waterborne Experts
Friday, July 27, 2012
Did you miss this presentation: High-performance Coatings for Exterior Metals
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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In your experience, what is the most common cause of premature coating failures?
September 24 to September 30, 2012
What is the most common cause of coating failures?
June 25 to July 1, 2012
What external force has contributed the most to changes in coatings technology in recent years?
May 14 to May 20, 2012
How should VOCs and toxicity levels be set for paints and coatings?
March 12 to March 18, 2012
Which of the following research or development areas seems most likely to become a strong market for coatings?
January 16 to January 22, 2012
What is the future impact of biomimicry in development of materials and building science?
November 7 to November 13, 2011
What technology do you prefer for permanent (non-sacrificial) anti-graffiti coatings?
September 26 to October 2, 2011
What is the best source of advice in selecting coatings systems for harsh environments, such as coastal South Florida?
August 8 to August 14, 2011
In what performance area would innovations in architectural coatings be most valuable to you?
June 13 to June 19, 2011
What anti-graffiti paint technology are you currently specifying to coat sound barriers, privacy walls, or other architectural surfaces?
April 18 to April 24, 2011
When you are deciding on coatings and similar products to use or specify, where do you get the majority of your information?
March 14 to March 20, 2011
In recent residential repainting work with which you've been involved, what was the predominant substrate type?
December 6 to December 12, 2010
Which of the following developments has had the most positive impact on coatings technology?
October 4 to October 10, 2010
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Anatase and rutile are types of what paint component?
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
True or False: Dark colors can be used to meet Energy Star requirements for reflective roofs.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Can you rank the world's top three paint and coating companies in the correct order by size?
Friday, May 10, 2013
True or false: Lithium silicate can be used to densify concrete.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Which of the following dry film thickness gages is destructive?
Friday, May 3, 2013
What is another name for “white rust?”
Friday, April 26, 2013
True or False: Exempt solvents are highly photochemically reactive.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A stationary centrifugal wheel blast machine is normally used to clean what kind of substrate?
Friday, April 19, 2013
True or false: Some fire-resistant, intumescent coatings are used on wood substrates.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
True or false: Aliphatic polyurethanes tend to retain color and gloss better than aromatic polyurethanes.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
True or false: Generally, materials with a permeance of greater than 1.0 perm are considered breathable.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Why should the surface temperature of steel be at least 5 degrees higher than the dew point temperature before you blast-clean or paint?
Monday, April 1, 2013
Which of the following materials is not used to make a biocidal additive for coatings?
Friday, March 29, 2013
What kind of spray application of a liquid coating to a metallic substrate is most commonly associated with the “wrap-around effect”?
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Why are elastomeric acrylics often selected for use on masonry walls?
Friday, March 22, 2013
“Jeep test” is an informal name for what coating test?
Friday, March 8, 2013
Amine blush is associated with what generic type of coating?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
True or false: Milk paint was first created and sold in response to green-building demands for bio-based products.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
What is the common name of high-strength, low-alloy steel that provides greater resistance to atmospheric corrosion than conventional carbon steel?
Friday, March 1, 2013
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) versions of fluoropolymer emulsions are marketed for what applications, as reported in a recent JPCL article?
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
What type of paint was once referred to as “waterglass?”
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
To achieve color and gloss retention at very high heat exposure (500-600 F), what type of resin base would be used to formulate a coating?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
What university organizes the annual Waterborne Symposium, a coatings industry technical conference?
Friday, February 8, 2013
How are the zinc particles in a zinc-rich coating kept in suspension during spray application?
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
What are HAPS in coatings?
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
True or false: The standard for non-destructive measurement of dry coating film thickness on concrete is different from the one used to measure dry coating film thickness on steel.
Monday, February 4, 2013
True or false: Some experts recommend that a weathered TPO roof be prepared for coating by cleaning with an aqueous cleaner followed by power washing.
Friday, February 1, 2013
True or false: Thermal spraying of zinc is sometimes used for corrosion control on steel substrates.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
What is the name of the thin, weak surface layer that can form on newly placed and finished concrete?
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Synthetic dirt was recently developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for accelerated testing of what kind of coating?
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sacrificial anti-graffiti coatings are normally made with what ingredient below?
Thursday, January 24, 2013
True or false: Saponification is likely to occur when alkyds are applied to blast-cleaned carbon steel.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
True or false: The green patina that forms when bronze weathers naturally without a coating is protective of the base metal.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
True or false: Some coatings can act as carbonation barriers on concrete.
Monday, January 14, 2013
What paint ingredient can make a dark-colored roof coating reflective?
Friday, January 11, 2013
What kind of paints were first formulated by Adolf Wilhelm Keim, a German scientist?
Monday, January 7, 2013
Why is the Department of Energy developing accelerated testing to predict the long-term dirt resistance of coatings?
Monday, December 17, 2012
Which of the following pigments is not classified as a prime pigment?
Friday, December 14, 2012
True or false: Linseed oil built up in multiple coats on a wood floor is likely to be very glossy and very slippery.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
True or false: A new concrete surface finished with a power trowel would tend to have high porosity.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Why are zinc-rich coatings sometimes applied to structural concrete?
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Which of the following is a common use for elastomeric acrylic coatings?
Monday, November 26, 2012
Which of the following is an environmentally benign material sometimes used to etch concrete before application of coatings?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
True or false: Silicone elastomerics are sometimes used as reflective roof coatings.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
True or false: Stains for finishing wood have been made from recycled material.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Is it possible for a wood floor coating to be very glossy but not slippery?
Monday, October 29, 2012
Additives based on hydrated lime would find use in what type of coating?
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The risk of saponification dictates that alkyds should not be used on what substrate type?
Thursday, October 18, 2012
What chemistry type is used to create sealers that penetrate and line the pores of concrete?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Which of the following factors is a cause of dry spray in conventional air spray operations?
Monday, October 8, 2012
Which of the following statements about intumescent, fire-resistive coatings is not true?
Monday, October 1, 2012
How are spiky polymers used in coatings?
Friday, September 28, 2012
True or false: Penetrating sealers such as silanes and siloxanes for concrete decks have good crack bridging capability.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
What is the name of the alloy coating comprised of tin and zinc, which is sometimes used to coat stainless steel?
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
True or false: Thin-film coating systems (up to 10 mils) perform better than thick-film elastomerics (20 mils or greater) when applied over stucco.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Hybrid coatings that combine epoxies with siloxanes are called what?
Monday, September 10, 2012
Cementitious, fire-resistive coatings for unexposed structural steel in buildings often contain which of these materials?
Friday, August 31, 2012
What is a name for a hybrid coating that combines epoxy with siloxanes?
Monday, August 27, 2012
Which of the following is an abrasive media used in a blasting system on delicate substrates?
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
According to ASTM D 6083, what should be the minimum dry film thickness for elastomeric acrylic, cool roof coatings?
Thursday, August 16, 2012
What happens to carbon steel when it loses its oxide layer, millscale, in the abrasive blasting process?
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
True or false: Fluoropolymer coatings are among the best-performing permanent anti-graffiti treatments.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
A high-strength, low-alloy steel that provides greater resistance to deterioration from atmospheric corrosion than conventional carbon steel has what generic name?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
True or false: Henry Ford’s high gloss Japan black enamel used on early mass-produced Ford cars and trucks, relied on high levels of lampblack pigment for coloration.
Friday, July 27, 2012
True or false: The ASTM test method for pull-off adhesion of coatings is the same for both metal and concrete.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
True or false: Vinyl ester floor coatings are effective at resisting harsh chemical exposures.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
What is another name for wet storage stain on galvanized metal?
Friday, July 6, 2012
Methyl methacrylate, used in liquid-applied waterproofing and traffic-marking paints, is the primary raw material in what well-known product?
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coatings and other materials combine with which of the following in the presence of sunlight to produce ground-level atmospheric ozone pollution, sometimes called “smog?”
Friday, June 29, 2012
Grams of VOC per liter of coating or colorant, less water and less exempt compounds can be calculated by which of the following equations?
Thursday, June 28, 2012
What color indicates UV damage in closed-cell spray foam polyurethane (SPF) applications?
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
True or false: Some roof coating systems now feature fluoropolymer topcoats.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
In what way is a zinc-rich primer “rich?”
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
While a concrete surface needs to be clean prior to application of a silane or siloxane sealer, it does not require substantial roughening or profiling. Why?
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
According to ASTM D6083, what should be the dry film thickness of an acrylic coating used in roofing?
Friday, June 1, 2012
True or false: Pure white concrete is typically created with titanium dioxide pigment.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Which resin type has the greatest heat resistance?
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In what kind of coating is emissivity a performance attribute?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
True or false: To assure successful adhesion, more paint has to be applied to weathered wood so that it penetrates the soft, damaged layer and adheres to the sound substrate beneath.
Monday, May 14, 2012
What pigment below gives the best hiding power to a coating?
Monday, May 7, 2012
An additive based on hydrated lime would likely be found in what type of functional coating?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The German scientist Adolf Keim developed a highly durable paint in the 1800s that remains an important type of coating technology today. What type of paint is this?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Which pigment used in paints is white?
Monday, April 23, 2012
Among the chemistry types commonly used for reflective roof coatings, which has the most heat resistance, according to a recent D+D article?
Friday, April 20, 2012
True or false: Intumescent coatings for building interiors are available only in solvent-borne formulations.
Monday, April 9, 2012
True or false: Because of the positive slope and limited potential for ponding water, elastomeric acrylics are a reasonable choice for restoration of metal roof coatings.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
In a private survey of architects and hospital administrators, what was the least important attribute of wall coatings for hospitals?
Monday, March 26, 2012
The second version of the Green Construction Code of the International Code Council adopted whose regulations on the VOC limits of interior coatings?
Monday, March 19, 2012
What is one main difference between aromatic and aliphatic polyureas?
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
What is generally considered a weakness of epoxy coatings?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
True or false: Methyl methacrylate (MMA) resinous flooring systems offer both rapid and very low temperature cure.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
True or false: Both polyurea and polyurethane elastomeric coatings exhibit strong weathering and water resistance when applied to metal roofs.
Monday, February 27, 2012
What is a strippable coating?
Friday, February 17, 2012
What is the best definition of a biomimetic coating?
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mineral paints used on masonry substrates use what type of binders?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
What is “open time” in coating work?
Monday, January 16, 2012
A hard, continuous wind of 15 mph and up can have what effect on spray painting of solvent-borne coatings?
Friday, January 6, 2012
When acid etching is used to create a profile on concrete in preparation for painting, why is it important to rinse the concrete thoroughly after the etching is completed?
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
True or false: All sealers for concrete substrates form a thin film on the surface of the concrete.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
True or false: Several companies now produce coatings that are water-oil hybrids.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
True or false: For color and gloss retention on aluminum extrusions in exterior exposure, baked enamels provide the best performance.
Monday, December 19, 2011
The biggest drop in a coating’s solar reflectance occurs in what time period, according to a recent field performance study by the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Why is crystalline silica sand more likely to cause silicosis when used as an air abrasive blasting material than it is in its natural state, for instance, as beach or river sand?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
What raw material supplier recently announced an agreement with a biotechnology firm to develop an industrial-scale process for producing acrylic acid from sugar?
Monday, December 12, 2011
If a coating cures by coalescence, what phrase below best describes the mechanism of cure?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
True or false: The less permeable a coating for exterior masonry is, the more durable it is likely to be.
Monday, December 5, 2011
True or false: Some waterborne alkyd coatings use bio-based resins.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
True or false: A recent study by the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI ) found wide disparities in the reflectance properties of different generic coating types.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
What is meant by the word “exempt” in the phrase “exempt solvent?”
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Which of the following product types is a water-repellant for masonry and concrete that penetrates pores, is breathable, and does not change the appearance of the substrate to which it is applied?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
What equipment adjustment below helps in the application of high solids coatings?
Thursday, November 10, 2011
True or false: Conventional air spraying produces less overspray than airless spraying.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Where does white rust form?
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bio-based resins for coatings are being developed from what agricultural material?
Friday, November 4, 2011
A variation on polyurethane coating chemistry that allows for faster curing times and higher film builds has what name?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Lithium silicate is used for what function?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
True or false: Mobile UV-cure machines are now used to achieve rapid return to service after coating of concrete floors.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Accordiing to UL's Fire Resistance Directory, how is a coating categorized when its purpose is to reduce flame spread?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Why do some suppliers and project specifications prohibit the blending of partial kits of multi-component coatings?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
What are the conditions necessary for corrosion of steel to occur?
Friday, October 7, 2011
Where are the resin and catalyst or curing agent mixed in a plural component spray system?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
True or false: A coating that passes 500 hours of QUV accelerated exposure will pass a test of 10 years’ outdoor exposure at a South Florida test site.
Monday, October 3, 2011
True or false: Powder coatings are 100% solids materials.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
What is “green” concrete, when the term “green” does not refer to a positive environmental impact?
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
True or false: Organic zinc-rich coatings are generally more tolerant of deficient surface preparation than inorganic zinc-rich coatings.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Which of the following products types are offered as cool pavement materials?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Why would a test for moisture content of concrete be important prior to application of thick-film elastomeric coatings?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Research at North Dakota State University has led to the development of bio-based resins and coatings using all but one of the following agricultural sources. Which is not one of the sources?
Monday, September 12, 2011
True or false: Alkyds are often recommended for application to concrete surfaces.
Friday, September 2, 2011
How does a dry film thickness measurement of a coating on steel take into account the blast profile on the steel?
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
True or false: When a coating is applied to a wood surface degraded by exposure to sunlight, the coating can fail because of the weakness in the surface layer.
Monday, August 29, 2011
What ingredients can make a dark-colored coating solar-reflective?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
True or false: Several companies offer “cool pavement” coatings to reduce the heat island effect.
Monday, August 22, 2011
True or false: Galvanizing is sometimes coated with organic coatings to extend its service life.
Friday, August 19, 2011
What kind of coating employs an interacting acid source, carbon source, and blowing agent?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
What is the effect on film build of increasing the solids content in a coating?
Friday, August 12, 2011
When a coating is specified to have an 8-mil dry film thickness, and its volume solids is 59%, what should be the wet film thickness of the coating?
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Two-component epoxy coatings cure by what mechanism?
Friday, August 5, 2011
Coating film formation by coalescence occurs through which of the following mechanisms?
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why is back rolling often required following airless spraying of coatings over concrete blocks (CMUs)?
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
An epoxy-modified siloxane clear coating would be classified as what type of anti-graffiti coating?
Friday, July 29, 2011
True or false: Single-ply roofing membranes such as EPDM cannot be restored by application of liquid-applied coating systems.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
When moisture-curing coatings are over-mixed, what is most likely to occur?
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Reflectance and emissivity are important qualities of what kinds of coatings?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
True or false: White elastomeric acrylics are not used as reflective coatings for maintenance of metal roofing.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Dried salt deposits on a brick exterior (see photo), resulting from moisture leakage through a wall, are called what?
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
True or false: Water beading on a new concrete floor indicates it is ready for application of a chemically reactive stain.
Monday, July 18, 2011
How can air abrasive blasting with sponge media create a profile on steel?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
True or false: Hydrated lime is used as an antimicrobial agent in some coatings.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Which of the AAMA performance standards for coatings on aluminum extrusions and panels is the most stringent?
Friday, July 1, 2011
Which of the following did a recently completed study by the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) determine does NOT have a significant effect on solar reflectance level with aging of the surface?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Corrosion of rebar is likely to cause which of the following conditions in concrete?
Friday, June 24, 2011
True or false: Non-film-forming coatings used as sealers on concrete and masonry cannot be pigmented to alter the appearance properties of substrates.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Which of the following characteristics of paint is easily tested in the field?
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What is the most unique feature of a plural-component spray system?
Monday, June 20, 2011
What coating defect is likely to be caused by exceeding the recoat interval recommended for an epoxy?
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
In using 2-component coating materials, what is induction time?
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
True or false: Some waterborne floor coatings are cured by UV light.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
True or false: Single-component polyurethane coatings are always waterborne.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
According to ASTM D 6083, what should be the minimum dry film thickness for elastomeric acrylic cool roof coatings?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
True or false: Polyurea coatings tend to be slow-curing materials.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
True or false: Silver is used in some antimicrobial coatings.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Why do some product data sheets for coatings require that the surface temperature of the substrate be at least 5 Fahrenheit degrees higher than the dew point temperature?
Friday, May 13, 2011
True or false: Zero-VOC colorants are available in the marketplace, but most paint stores use conventional, VOC-containing colorants for tinting.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
True or false: Paint can spoil in the can, decomposing and releasing foul odors.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Which of the following surface preparation methods for concrete produces the largest surface profile?
Monday, May 9, 2011
What makes a polysiloxane a hybrid coating?
Friday, May 6, 2011
Some coatings are claimed to be HAPS-free. What are HAPS?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The most important requirements for exterior wall coatings on concrete include all but which one of the following, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
True or false: Anodize systems for architectural aluminum curtain wall elements provide more color options than coating systems.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Among fire-protective coatings, how are intumescents classified?
Friday, April 22, 2011
True or false: Elastomeric coatings are generally able to bridge minor cracks in concrete.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
True or false: Polyurethanes formulated with aromatic polyisocyanates tend to have very strong weathering capabilities.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Baked enamel coating systems based on acrylics or polyesters are most likely to fall short of fluoropolymer systems in what performance property?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Reflectance and emittance are important performance properties of what type of coatings?
Monday, April 18, 2011
Which of the following coating types is used as a non-film-forming sealer for concrete substrates?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Which of the following coating types is not normally used as a permanent (non-sacrificial) anti-graffiti coating?
Monday, April 11, 2011
True or false: Liquid-applied, reinforced polymeric membranes are sometimes used for waterproofing in a green (garden) roof system.
Friday, April 8, 2011
True or false: UL will not approve an intumescent, fire-resistive coating material if it is topcoated.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Which of the following resin systems can be used to create an elastomeric coating?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
One of the main reasons for the use of infrared-reflecive (IR) pigments in roof coatings is
Monday, March 28, 2011
True or false: The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) requires a declaration from the coatings manufacturer stipulating that a coating is a low-emitting material to qualify it for use in the CHPS program.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Vermiculite is sometimes used in what type of coating?
Thursday, March 24, 2011
What organization publishes inspection manuals dealing with spray-applied, fire-resistive coating materials?
Monday, March 21, 2011
How are antimicrobial biocides used in paint?
Friday, March 18, 2011
True or false: Silane and siloxane sealers prevent both water ingress into concrete and moisture vapor from escaping the concrete.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Lumiflon(R), Kynar(R), and Hylar(R) are brand names for what kind of resin used in coatings for architectural metal?
Monday, March 14, 2011
Why is a polysiloxane classified as a hybrid coating?
Friday, March 11, 2011
True or false: Organic zinc-rich coatings resist higher temperatures than inorganic zinc-rich coatings.
Monday, March 7, 2011
True or false: Non-film-forming sealers, such as siloxanes, allow moisture to escape from within concrete substrates.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
True or false: The green patina that forms when bronze weathers naturally without a coating is protective of the base metal.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
True or false: Powder coatings are 100% solids materials.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
True or false: Anodizing of architectural aluminum is normally completed in a single-step process that produces both an oxide film and the desired color.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Which of the following generic coating systems is used the most for high-end architectural metal roofing?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
True or false: The hiding power of a coating is significantly affected by the amount of titanium dioxide in the formulation.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Slip resistance of wood-floor finishes are influenced most by what characteristic?
Monday, January 31, 2011
True or false: Paints with antimicrobial properties must be registered with EPA.
Friday, January 28, 2011
True or false: Some coatings are formulated for application to "green" concrete.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
True or false: Aromatic polyurethanes tend to retain gloss and color better than aliphatic polyurethanes
Monday, January 24, 2011
True or false: Acrylic-modified polysiloxane coatings generally have strong UV resistance and gloss retention properties.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
True or false: Antimicrobial biocides are used for both in-can preservation of liquid paint and prevention of the growth of microorganisms on applied paint films.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
True or false: Some field-applied fluoropolymer coatings can meet VOC requirements of 100 grams per liter.
Monday, January 17, 2011
What is CHPS?
Friday, January 14, 2011
Why are fireproofing materials such as intumescent or cementitious coatings used on structural steel in buildings?
Thursday, January 13, 2011
True or false: Clear, non-film forming masonry sealers, such as silanes and siloxanes, have little effect on vapor permeability, thereby allowing water vapor to exit the masonry substrate.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
True or false: Elastomeric coatings on masonry substrates can often bridge cracks and accommodate some crack movement.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
True or false: Anti-graffiti coatings are loosely classified as either permanent or sacrificial.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A dry, white deposit on portions of the exterior of a brick walled building is called what?
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
What characteristic of a coating allows it to “breathe”?
Monday, December 6, 2010
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How many times can a building be repainted before the paint becomes too thick to perform properly?
Question posted October 1 to October 7, 2012
How can you determine if a concrete substrate is in a suitable condition for application of an acid stain?
Question posted May 16 to May 22, 2011
How is it possible to determine if concrete is sound enough to receive a thick-film coating?
Question posted May 9 to May 15, 2011
What is the definition of a hybrid coating, and what are the performance properties of hybrid coatings?
Question posted May 2 to May 8, 2011
What kind of coating system provides the strongest resistance to staining from hot tires on garage floors and parking decks?
Question posted April 25 to May 1, 2011
Can light-weight block (CMU) be successfully coated to prevent water intrusion, or is it best to build with standard weight?
Question posted April 11 to April 17, 2011
On a parking deck with harsh exposure conditions--to road salts, frequent wetting, freeze-thaw cycles, and some exterior weathering—what generic type of film-forming coating works best and why?
Question posted April 4 to April 10, 2011
How can you determine the moisture content of a concrete block (CMU) wall, and how can you judge when the moisture level is sufficiently low to paint?
Question posted March 21 to March 27, 2011
What is the effect on the permeability of a coating when you add additional coats, either at the time of the original painting or as a maintenance activity?
Question posted March 7 to March 13, 2011
What is the best way to assure compliance with specified dry film coating thickness requirements on vertical concrete?
Question posted January 31 to February 6, 2011
Where there is likely to be ponding water, what generic type of reflective roof coating will work best and why?
Question posted January 10 to January 16, 2011
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