Articles (106)


New Water Tank Lining: Passing the Taste Test

from JPCL, August 2021 ; by Murray Heywood and John Sierzega, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine

Potable water storage tank lining systems face a number of tests before a tank can be...


OAP Coating and Lining Systems: For Petroleum and Water Storage Tanks

from JPCL, September 2020 ; by Deborah V. Simmons (Retired), Johnny C. Pourciau and Murray Heywood, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine

The use of coating systems formulated with optically active pigments can help to ensu...


2020 SSPC Structure Awards Series: The City of Celina, Mesa Del Sol and Valley Crest Water Tanks

from JPCL, August 2020

The 2020 SSPC Structure Awards honor outstanding coating projects performed on indust...


Lining Crude Oil Rail Tank Cars to Enhance Service Lives

from JPCL, April 2020 ; by Mike Manetta, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine

As crude oil production has increased in North America, more oil has been shipped by ...


Coatings Industry Globalization

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2020


2020 SSPC Structure Awards Series: The USNS Millinocket

from JPCL, March 2020

This article will cover the repainting of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast tran...


Thermal Insulative Coatings: Corrosion Mitigation & Burn Protection

from JPCL, December 2019 ; by Bruce Toews, Global Market Director – Oil & Gas, and Johnny C. Pourciau, Oil & Gas Market Director, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine

In petroleum refineries and chemical processing plants, two primary options for burn ...


Custom Gradient Makes the Grade: Color-Matched Terrazzo Melds Old with New at MN High School

from PaintSquare Press, Winter 2019 ; by Casey Ball, Global Market Director—Flooring, Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine


Top of the News

from JPCL, November 2019


Reducing Railcar Ownership Costs: Wise Selection of Coatings and Linings

from JPCL, September 2019 ; by Mike Manetta, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

Although the freight-rail business is potentially very profitable, about 40 cents of ...


Lining Steel Potable-Water Storage Tanks: Benefits of 100% Solids Elastomeric Polyurethanes

from JPCL, August 2019 ; by Murray Heywood, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

When lining new steel potable-water storage tanks or rehabilitating existing ones, as...


Top of the News

from JPCL, August 2019


Pipeline Coatings: Safeguarding and Streamlining the Transmission of Energy Resources

from JPCL, July 2019 ; by Dr. Jeffrey David Rogozinski, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

Dr. Jeffrey David Rogozinski, a pipeline coatings subject-matter expert for the Sherw...


Top of the News

from JPCL, May 2019


The Business of Coatings

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2019


Milestones & Changes

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2019


People on the Move

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2019


Long-Term Corrosion Protection for Buried Pipelines: Cutting Cathodic Protection Cost with Non-Shielding Coatings

from JPCL, March 2019 ; by Dr. Jeffrey David Rogozinski, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

Buried transmission pipelines face a constant safety threat from corrosion. Pipeline ...


Corrosive Soils and Risk Mitigation for Solar Structures

from JPCL, February 2019 ; by Paul Trautmann and Matthew Markowski, The Sherwin-Williams Company; and Brien Clark, James Keegan and Mersedeh AkHoondan, HDR

Locations for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar construction projects do not alwa...


Top of the News

from JPCL, February 2019


2019 Color Forecast: Optimism, Elegance, Calm: Aesthetics for the New Year

from PaintSquare Press, Winter 2018


Waterjetting & Surface-Tolerant Coatings: UHP on the Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal

from JPCL, October 2018 ; by Joao Azevedo, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

The iconic Luís I Bridge, constructed in 1886, spans the River Douro between the citi...


The Coolest Project

from JPCL, September 2018


Top of the News

from JPCL, August 2018


Live Painting Performance Colors SSPC Exhibit Floor

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2018


Wisdom from the Webinars

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2018


The Need for an Independent Third-Party Coatings Inspector

from JPCL, February 2018 ; by Tim Bauman, The Sherwin-Williams Company

The author describes three case scenarios where enlisting an independent, third-party...


Top of the News

from JPCL, February 2018


Thin-Film Coatings for Protecting Reinforced Concrete Bridge Elements

from JPCL, January 2018 ; by Bobby Meade, Greenman Pedersen, Inc.; Derrick Castle, The Sherwin-Williams Company; and Theodore Hopwood II and Sudhir Palle, University Of Kentucky

Steel reinforced concrete bridge components are deteriorating prematurely, especially...


Comparing Fire Testing Standards

from JPCL, November 2017 ; by By Bob Glendenning, The Sherwin-Williams Company


Top of the News

from JPCL, November 2017


Curating Cozy: 2018 Color Forecasts Illustrate Many Ways to
Create Comfort at Home

from D+D In Depth, November 2017 ; by BRANDY HADDEN, D+D NEWS

Fall brings with it another round of color trend predictions for 2018. See the variet...


In Transit — Materials Selection for Transportation Terminals

from D+D In Depth, November 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

While the scale and scope of transportation terminals can vary greatly, they all need...


2018 Color Forecast: Upcoming Trends Aim to Relax You, No Matter How You Define 'Comfort'

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Brandy Hadden, D+D News

See the color palettes several major paint and coatings manufacturers expect will dom...


Industry Impressions 2017: A Look at the Paint and Coatings Business Now and in the Year Ahead

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Amy Woodall, Durability + Design

Industry representatives explore the state of the paint and coatings industry in 2017...


The Exterior Wood Care Industry: An Insider’s Look

from D+D In Depth, September 2017 ; by MIKE KOZLOWSKI, THOMPSON’S WATERSEAL

Consumer trends, the housing market and the economy play significant roles in the pro...


UHP Waterjetting for New and Aged Steel

from JPCL, September 2017 ; by Joao Azevedo, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Portugal

Through performance testing and live project cases, this article confirms that when t...


Construct 2017: A Preview from the Exhibit Hall

from D+D Print, Summer 2017

CONSTRUCT 2017, sponsored by CSI, the only trade show and conference dedicated to the...


Quench the Craving for Calm: Early 2018 Color Forecasts Cater to Slowing Down in a Busy Life

from D+D In Depth, August 2017 ; by AMY WOODALL, DURABILITY + DESIGN, AND BRANDY HADDEN, D+D NEWS

Now that the first batch of color trends forecasts for 2018 have been announced, you ...


LEED v4: Product Declarations, Emissions, and Impact on Paint & Coatings

from D+D In Depth, July 2017 ; by RICK WATSON, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 

What impact does LEED v4 have on paint and coating selections? Learn about new point ...


Top of the News

from JPCL, June 2017


Hunting for the Scope of Work

from JPCL, May 2017 ; by Troy Fraebel, ABKaelin, LLC, and Chuck Fite, The Sherwin-Williams Company


Top of the News

from JPCL, May 2017


Sherwin-Williams Posts Record Sales in 2016

from JPCL, February 2017


Selecting Coatings by Brand: A Novel SSPC Workshop

from D+D In Depth, January 2017 ; by Harold Hower, Contributing Editor, and Kenneth Trimber, KTA-Tator Inc.

Coating suppliers have compelling data regarding how their brands compare to the comp...


Architectural Color Trends for 2017: A Review of Paint Manufacturers’ Forecasts

from D+D In Depth, October 2016 ; by Aaron Jentzen, Editor

Often, trendy colors soon fall from favor. That’s fine, if you’re talking about an ou...


Coating Evaluation Process for Municipal Manholes

from JPCL, September 2016 ; by Bob Murphy, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

The author describes the evaluation protocol for coatings in aggressive sewer environ...


The Invisible Menace: Antimicrobial Coatings to the Rescue

from D+D In Depth, August 2016 ; by Allen Zielnik, ATLAS Material Testing Technology LLC

The USDA and several leading paint and powder-coating companies are working to fine-t...


The Buzz

from JPCL, April 2016


Equifinality: Specifying Performance

from JPCL, March 2016 ; by Troy Fraebel and Tony Ippoliti, The Sherwin-Williams Company

This article explains the balanced equifinality principle in specification — leaving ...


Selecting Coatings for Hospitals by Service Area

from D+D In Depth, March 2016 ; by Jayson L. Helsel, P.E., KTA-Tator Inc.

The author describes criteria for selection of coatings in the variety of hospital fu...


Paint as a Powerful Tool in
Health-Care Settings

from D+D In Depth, March 2016 ; by Steve Revnew, Sherwin-Williams

For many people, paint is nothing more than a color on a wall. But when it comes to c...


Coatings Industry Forecast

from JPCL, January 2016

From the downturn in the oil and gas industry to new technology and a need for more t...


Two-Coat Polyaspartic Urethane Coatings Protect Virginia Steel Bridges For Over A Decade

from JPCL, January 2016 ; by Ahren Olson and Todd Williams, Covestro LLC; Mark Hudson, The Sherwin-Williams Company; C. Wayne Fleming, Virginia Department of Transportation

Over the past decade, more than 100 steel bridges in the state of Virginia have been ...


Top of the News

from JPCL, December 2015


Final Free Webinars of 2015 Offered in December

from JPCL, November 2015


Dr. Brian Skerry, The Sherwin-Williams Company

from JPCL, September 2015


Webinars on Thermal Spray Coating Application and Wastewater Specs Available in October

from JPCL, September 2015


SSPC News

from JPCL, July 2015

SSPC BOG elections results in


Coatings and Collaboration: Industry Joins Forces to Restore Historic Tanks

from JPCL, April 2015 ; by Susan Boyd, Vulcan Painters, Inc., and Pamela Simmons, JPCL

This installment of “Profiles in Success” features the restoration of seven historic ...


News

from D+D Print, January 2015


State of the Industry 2015

from D+D Print, January 2015 ; by Amy Woodall

Executives delve into the challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.


In the 'Hospital of the Future'

from D+D Print, September 2014 ; by Gary Henry

At a technologically advanced medical center, paint contributes to both design and pe...


Product Showcase: Green Coatings

from D+D Print, August 2014


Product Showcase: Waterproofing

from D+D Print, July 2014


Exhibitor Showcase

from D+D Print, April 2014


Coatings Up on the Roof

from D+D Print, February 2014 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Selecting a good roof coating depends on an understanding of the roof to be coated, i...


What Lies Beneath

from D+D Print, February 2014 ; by Gary Henry

At the Illinois State Capitol, conservators find hidden splendor.


Assessing the Technology of Architectural Coatings

from D+D Print, December 2013 ; by Harold Hower

Six industry leaders offer their views on the state of architectural coatings, from h...


Mushrooming Developments

from D+D Print, December 2013 ; by Gina R. Johnson, Editor in Chief


News

from D+D Print, December 2013

All-Star Lineup Leads D+D 2014


Charcoal is the New Chocolate

from D+D Print, November 2013 ; by Gina R. Johnson

In 2014, soothing blues and spicy bolds prevail, and it all pairs beautifully with gr...


Taking the Pain Out of Stains

from D+D Print, November 2013 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Primers can make or break a project, but perhaps their most valuable role is in block...


Painting for the Patient’s Benefit

from D+D Print, September/October 2013 ; by Jackie Jordan and Joe Kujawski, Sherwin-Williams

Advances in color research and coating technology can help improve the patient experi...


The Role Linings Play in Manhole Rehabilitation

from JPCL, September 2013 ; by Kevin Morris, The Sherwin-Williams Company

In this article, the author explains how corrosion occurs in sewer collection systems...


Product Technologies: Greener, More Multifunctional

from D+D Online Features, January 2013 DD 2013

A review of product introductions over the last 18 months yields two main conclusions...


The Color Landscape: A Bolder Spectrum, with ‘Authentic’ Tilt

from D+D Online Features, September 2011 ; by Jill Speegle

From full-bodied reds and clean blues to sophisticated and inviting earth tones, colo...


Texas-Size Task: Paint Job for Massive Cowboys Stadium Roof

from D+D Online Features, July 2011 ; by Earl Baker & Walter R. Scarborough

Everything in the Great State of Texas is large, grand and majestic, or at least that...


Decorative Forecast 2011

from PWC, November/December 2010 ; by Mary E. Chollet

What's ahead for next year? Gaze into the experts' crystal ball.


Making a Splash

from PWC, November/December 2010 ; by Cynthia Challener

Today's kitchens and baths take a pounding. But it's still easy to whip up a great pa...


Dehumidification Technologies expands sales force

from JPCL, April 2010


Products

from JPCL, February 2010


Products

from JPCL, January 2010


Trowel-Applied Mortar Systems for Floors: Tips for Specifiers and Installers

from JPCL, January 2010 ; by Casey Ball, The Sherwin-Williams Company


News

from JPCL, November 2009

Association, company, and product news


Product News

from JPCL, September 2009


'Market dynamics' cited in color forecast

from JAC, March/April 2009


Product Pipeline

from JAC, March/April 2009


Resurrecting an art-deco relic

from JAC, March/April 2009 ; by Joe Maty, Editor, JAC

Iconic Minnesota skyscraper is transformed, but restoration program returns a stunnin...


Connecting via Color

from JAC, January/February 2009 ; by Barbara Jacobs, Barbara Jacobs Color and Design

The use of color represents a key design element in any commercial space, and is a si...


Volunteers spruce up Dallas nonprofit agencies

from JAC, January/February 2009 ; by JAC Staff


New Products

from JAC, June/July 2008


Green and Golden

from JAC, May 2008 ; by Joe Maty, JAC Editor

JAC’s ‘Top Picks’ reflect evolution of sustainable design and building - and the dive...


PPG invites entries in ‘Duranar Hall of Architecture Contest’

from JAC, June/July 2007

PPG Industries Inc. said it is inviting architects and glazing contractors to partici...


Sherwin-Williams color system makes fashion debut in New York

from JAC, March/April 2007

The Sherwin-Williams Company formally announced the launch of its Concepts in Color p...


The High End

from JAC, March/April 2007

High-performance coatings and finishes are being put to the test in a variety of high...


Doing the Charleston

from JAC, January/February 2007 ; by Joe Maty, JAC Editor

A collection of Carolina-accented architectural paint hues known as the Colors of His...


Natural themes permeate PPG’s color-trends forecast

from JAC, January/February 2007

A connection to the natural world and its elements figures prominently in PPG Industr...


South Coast AQMD moves forward with tougher VOC limits on coatings

from JAC, June/July 2006

Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in Southern California has moved forward with st...


Making Waves

from JAC, April/May 2006

Creative use of coatings materials enhances the aquatic atmosphere at the titanic new...


Coatings for Prefabricated Metal: Tall order

from JAC, Feburary/March 2006

The iconic image of the flag raisers on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima will be etched...


Gehry, associates to discuss ‘Building Information Model’ at CSI Show keynote program

from JAC, Feburary/March 2006

Renowned architect Frank Gehry and two associates will discuss the “Building Informat...


AIA urges legislative action for rebuilding in wake of Katrina

from JAC, October 2005

In response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the need for massive rebuilding, th...


The quest for coatings cures

from JAC, October 2005 ; by Walter Scarborough and Joe Maty

Coatings play an important role in creating and maintaining specialized environments ...


Institute announces industry-government plan to develop projects, strategies for leftover paint

from JAC, July 2005

The Product Stewardship Institute (Boston, MA) recently announced an industry-governm...


Lasting expressions: Aesthetics rule in bold new world of decorative materials for concrete

from JAC, July 2005 ; by Joe Maty

The origins of concrete can be traced to the Roman Empire of two millennia ago, but t...


 
 
   

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