Explosion Reported at AL Coatings Plant

Earlier this month, a fire broke out at paint and coatings manufacturer Professional Coatings, Inc. (Cullman, Alabama), resulting in multiple chemical storage container explosions.

PPG's Dulux Paints Picks 2020 Colors

Global coatings company PPG’s Dulux Paints recently not only released its 2020 Color of the Year pick, but has also released for the first time a Color of the Year for stain.

New Line of Interior Stains Released

A new line of stains for interior wood projects has been released by The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Wet storage stain applies to what substrate?

True or false: Because dyes react chemically with concrete, they are not true to their color charts.

Can you provide recommendations on ways to make sure an acid stain can be successfully applied to an existing horizontal concrete surface? I understand that residues such as coatings, curing agents, waxes, or other materials will interfere with the stain’s reaction with the concrete, but can I find out what the substances are so I know how to remove them?

What kind of coating system provides the strongest resistance to staining from hot tires on garage floors and parking decks?

Foam Core Construction: An Intro to the Craft

from D+D In Depth, December 2017 ; by NATHAN GIFFIN, VERTICAL ARTISANS

Incorporating foam core into vertical concrete construction has the potential to crea...

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...

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.