Max can do so in just one
hour. The reduced wait times
can help make pros more efficient and provide convenience to
do-it-yourselfers.
BehrPro Introduces
Premium Deckover
BehrPro, the Professional Products
and Services Group of Behr Process
Corporation, introduced the new Behr
Premium Deckover exterior coating
that revives old weathered wood and
concrete surfaces. Featuring 100 percent acrylic resin fused with ceramic
microspheres, Behr Premium Deckover
coating creates a durable, mildew-re-sistant finish that enables professionals—including residential painters,
property managers and remodelers—
to restore and maintain areas such as
decks, railings, walkways, patios and
more, according to the company.
Behr Premium Deckover is recommended for a wide range of weathered
wood and concrete surfaces that span
patios, pool decks and more. Intended
for both horizontal and vertical exterior
applications, the product can cover up
to 50 sq. feet in two coats, concealing
splinters and cracks up to ¼” with results that offer a smooth, slip-free finish,
resistant to cracking and peeling. The
solid color coating is available in a diverse pallet that offers professionals 54
custom color options.
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DuPont Refinish Launches
EL600 Imron Fleet Clear for
Commercial Vehicle Repair
DuPont Refinish has launched EL600
Imron Fleet Clear, a two-component low-emission clear for commercial vehicle repair based on an acrylic copolymer.
According to the company, EL600
Imron Fleet Clear has many benefits: it
has a versatile application window – refinishers can apply in one coat, one-and-a-half coats or two coats, it is easy to
apply, has excellent sagging resistance,
offers refinishers robust application for
large surfaces, and has excellent anti-graffiti properties. It has been developed
to give a smooth, high-build finish as
well as provide excellent gloss retention
with superior durability and chemical resistance, extremely important factors in
commercial vehicle repair.
To achieve best results, EL600 Imron
Fleet Clear can be used over all DuPont
Refinish waterborne basecoats, activated
DuPont Refinish solvent-borne basecoats,
Imron Fleet Line topcoats when baked
or dried overnight, and all sanded and
cleaned OEM finishes.
Mapei Unveils Ultracoat
Range for Wood Floors
Mapei has launched its new Ultracoat
Range to the UK market. Already established in Europe the comprehensive range
offers a complete system of products to
achieve the ultimate finish for wooden
flooring, according to the company. The
range has varying characteristics, to bring
out different features dependent on the
wood species, the number of coats and
the end result preferred.
Ultracoat Aqua Plus is a filler of
high residual solids content for mixing
with sawdust for filling joints in wooden floors; Ultracoat Universal Base is a
one-component, rapid-drying basecoat;
Ultracoat Premium Base is a two-component base coat with high insulating
properties; Ultracoat Easy Plus is a one-component polyurethane varnish suitable
for floors with frequent pedestrian use;
Ultracoat High Traffic is a two-component polyurethane varnish for floors subject to extremely high levels of pedestrian
use; Ultracoat Oil is a natural drying
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solvent-free resin for treating wooden
floors, giving a warm rustic effect finish; Ultracoat Oil Care is a natural drying resin oil for finishing floors treated
with Ultracoat Oil to provide ongoing
maintenance and refresh old floors and
Ultracoat Universal Cleaner is a concentrated detergent for varnished or oiled
wooden floors.
Mapei’s Ultracoat Range helps to
achieve both the mechanical and aesthetical requirements for wooden flooring,
making the complete system ideal for a
range of environments including; residential homes, commercial areas, gyms
and sports floors. The Ultracoat products
make up water-based systems with class
B1 fl s1 and C fl s1 fire resistant certification; in addition they don’t contain any
trace of NMP, a solvent which has proven
to be a health risk because it continues
to emit harmful substances even after
application.
Sherwin-Williams Adds
Pearl Finish to its Cashmere
Interior Latex Paint
Sherwin-Williams Cashmere Interior
Latex Paint has introduced a pearl finish
to the line. The Pearl sheen adds a subtle
shimmer to Cashmere paint that is not as
shiny as semi-gloss - it is midway between
flat and egg-shel - for a lustrous finishing
touch. It is especially suitable for higher-end residential projects and for customers who may be looking to create more
elaborate spaces, such as formal dining
or living rooms. And paint contractors
appreciate how easy the product applies
and glides on.
With the introduction of pearl finish
for its Cashmere Paint, Sherwin-Williams
expands the range of options beyond
the current sheens available in the line.
Currently available are flat enamel, low
luster and medium luster. Painting and
design professionals can select the exact
sheen they need for the project at hand.
Features of Cashmere Paint include
silky appearance: low stipple appearance that looks good from all angles;
smooth application: looks, feels and applies smooth and buttery; self-leveling
formula: minimizes brush and roller
marks; high-hiding properties: provides
