New Rust-Oleum Countertop
Transformations DIY coating system
The Countertop Transformations DIY system
can replicate materials like natural stone.
Rust-Oleum has introduced Countertop
Transformations, do-it-yourself (DIY)
decorative coating system that can replicate the look of sought-after countertop
materials like natural stone. The coating
system eliminates the need to hire a contractor and the mess associated with countertop replacement. It also can be used on
bathroom vanities, bar tops, tabletops and
more. Countertop Transformations is
available in a variety of on-trend finishes
to complement any décor, including Pebbled Ivory, Desert Sand, Java Stone, Onyx
and Charcoal. It stands up to daily wear
and tear, the company said, and features
HomeShield Antimicrobial Protection to
protect the painted surface by inhibiting
the growth of mold, mildew and other
odor or stain-causing microbes.
AkzoNobel expands
architectural powder coatings
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has expanded its product offering to the construction industry, making Interpon D
available from stock in the largest ever selection of colors, gloss levels and textures.
At the forefront of the expansion are
so-called “superdurable” systems, with
three times the life expectancy of standard
systems. The company’s Interpon D2525
superdurable brand is now available in
smooth gloss in a wide range of RAL
shades under the name Interpon D2525
SD, and in a new attractive texture under
the name Interpon D2525 Structura.
Another important addition is a full selection of RAL shades in a standard durability semi-gloss system, under the name
Interpon D1036 Satin. “Semi-gloss finishes are becoming steadily more popular,
transforming the historical preferences for
matt in the UK and high gloss in mainland
Europe,” said Russell Deane, market manager, architectural, AkzoNobel Powder
Coatings Europe West.
“When we acquired the Rohm & Haas
powder coating activities of Dow last year,
we said that the combination would lead
to an improved offer to customers,” said
Gordon MacLeman, managing director
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Europe
West. “Here is the first strong evidence of
what we meant. Combining Rohm &
Haas’ market-leading stock range of superdurable systems and full satin offer
with AkzoNobel’s new textured superdurable products provides our industry
partners with a complete choice of durability, color and finish for their projects.”
Superdurable systems were introduced
by AkzoNobel in 1991, at a time when the
only requirement was to meet a weathering
test of one-year in Florida. These systems
met a much tougher three-year requirement.
As powder coatings have matured as a market, and buildings coated many years ago
show their age, architects have increasingly
become convinced of the need for this improved performance, to ensure their monuments look good for longer.
Master Bond Launches EP21AR,
two-component epoxy
For applications demanding exceptional
chemical resistance, especially to acids,
fuels and oils, Master Bond has developed
EP21AR. Whether coating, lining, bonding or sealing, this two-component epoxy
can withstand harsh, acidic environments,
including prolonged immersion in 96-98
percent sulfuric acid and 36 percent hydrochloric acid for over a year, the company said. With a dielectric strength of 400
volts/mil, EP21AR is a durable and stable
epoxy that is also a superb electrical insulator. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is 45-
55 ppm/°C, and it is serviceable from -60°F
to +275°F. It produces high strength, abrasion resistant bonds with a tensile strength
over 10,000 psi, a shear strength exceeding
2,700 psi, and a compressive strength greater
than 14,000 psi at 75°F.
EP21AR is easy to use with a forgiving
two to one mix ratio by weight, and a
mixed viscosity of 10,000-15,000 cps. It
is 100 percent reactive with no solvents or
diluents and can be applied smoothly in
