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…
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…
CRRC Surpasses 100 Wall Product Ratings
Since its launch in September 2022, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has issued third-party product ratings for more than 100 exterior paint and siding products on the CRRC Rated ... Read More…