PPG Appoints New VP in Architectural Coatings

Global coatings company PPG recently announced the appointment of Scott Bartlett as Vice President, Operations, Global Architectural Coatings.

USGBC Wraps Up Greenbuild with Initiatives

Earlier this month, the U.S. Green Building Council wrapped up its annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo. At the virtual event, the organization outlined several key updates that it says inten...

Ultra Thin Coating Aids in Photodetector Research

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have released a study that seeks to further advance photodetectors’ use by integrating the technology with durable Gorilla glass, the material us...

The Role of Advanced Coatings in Integrated Design

by Robert J. Kobet, AIA

I am currently enjoying a new position in academia after 35 years of practicing inter...

A Look at Effective Quality Control Practices

by Alex Thrasher

Quality control programs and reporting are nothing new to the protective coatings ind...

ASTM says that this standard is responsible for conducting exterior exposure tests of paints on wood:

According to a JPCL article, when rail cars are taken out of service to be lined, must be inspected for corrosion, followed by abrasive blasting to what SSPC/NACE standard?

The Long Ridge Energy Terminal recently announced plans to convert its 485-megawatt combined-cycle power plant to run on carbon-free hydrogen. While its slated to be the first-of-its-kind for the nation, how soon do you think other plants will start making conversions to carbon-free energy production?

The U.S. Green Building Council reported last month that more than 130 LEED projects have engaged in its Safety First pilot credits in support of “healthy reopening plans in response to the pandemic.” Do you think the number of projects will continue to increase?

How do I deal with the small cracks and fractures that occur along the edges and corners of the stone imprints in some of my stamped concrete work?

What is the best way for me to assure I'm getting what I want when I specify a decorative finish such as glazing or gilding?

SSPC News

from JPCL, November 2019

SSPC on the Front Line

from JPCL, November 2019

Service Environment: What Coating Should I Use?

Specifiers who plan to use SSPC coating standards in their project specifications must make informed choices when selecting the proper coating system for a specific project. Most p...

SSPC QP 1 and QP 2 Changes and the Impacts on Certified Contractors

This webinar will review the 2019 changes to SSPC QP-1 and QP-2 Standard requirements and potential impacts on certified contractors. The webinar will highlight changes between th...

Painted Finish Considerations of ACM/MCM in Today’s Architecture

This presentation will cover a wide range of timely topics important to the architect, designer, and specifier of contemporary interior and exterior metal panels. It will provide a...

PaintSquare Connect

November 10 - November 12, 2020

WEFTEC 2020

October 3 - October 7, 2020

NACE CORROSION Conference and Expo

June 14 - June 18, 2020

E-Book: The Technology of Concrete Floor Coatings: A Durability + Design Collection

This series of five articles on concrete floor coatings and treatments includes an in...

E-Book: Decorative Treatments for Concrete Floors: A Durability + Design Collection

Sponsored by Citadel Polyurea Coatings

This series of 5 articles on decorative treatments for concrete floors, includes 2 ar...

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Video, Part III: Creating New Architectural Metal Coating Colors

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Video, Part II: Metal Coating Innovation and Special Effects

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.

Standard Test Method for Color Development in Tinted Latex Paints

issued by ASTM

5.1 A colorant sometimes fails to disperse completely in a base paint due to poor compatibility...

Paint 44, Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities, Performance-Based

issued by SSPC

This new standard establishes minimum performance standards for coatings used over concrete in ...

Standard Guide for Preparation, Maintenance, and Distribution of Physical Product Standards for Color and Geometric Appearance of Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers three levels of physical product standards (preparation, maintenance, and dis...