Coatings World - May 2014

PPG’s OLYMPIC Paint and Stain has launched OLYMPIC ELITE Advanced Stain + Sealant in One, a super-premium exterior stain line offering a new palette of wood- and nature-inspired hues, available exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide. Developed for durability and incorporating Olympic Stains’ highest levels of protection against the damaging effects of sunlight, water, mildew and algae on the coating, Olympic ELITE targets the homeowner who appreciates the beauty of wood and is willing to invest a bit more to enhance and protect with more beautiful and durable color, according to the company.

The new ELITE line introduces WOODLAND OIL – a series of super-pigmented, super-penetrating semi-transparent stains in Natural, Mahogany Blaze, Kona Brown and a gold-brown hue called “Mountain Cedar.” Woodland Oil penetrates quickly, even on exotic hardwoods. ELITE also adds a semi-solid stain to the Olympic line, a bridge between semi-transparent and solid color for wood with more imperfections.

Utilizing COLOR RICH Technology, Olympic ELITE stain delivers new levels of clarity in transparent stains and rich, low-luster solid colors that will resist mildew and algae on the paint film better than standard flat, solid color stains, according to the company. Each wood-inspired hue is available in semi-transparent, semi-solid and solid color stains so homeowners can keep the color they love as their decks age. The solid color stain palette also offers 28 nature-inspired hues to complement wood, brick and stone finishes and to harmonize with the home’s natural setting. Colors span eight color families and offer beautiful palette combinations.

To keep decks, patios and other outside wood looking great, Olympic ELITE incorporates a 4-SEASON Protection Package – featuring urethane-fortified resins for resilience and durability,

exceptional ultraviolet (UV) resistance, enhanced waterproofing protection and the most powerful biocide package offered in the Olympic stain line for a more mildew- and algae-resistant film.

Sherwin-Williams’ Offers
Emerald Paint

Sherwin-Williams Emerald Paint is offering a paint and primer in one with advanced stain-blocking technology that hides stains and covers dark colors. Emerald Interior Paint delivers a beautiful, smooth finish and stunning color for years to come, according to the company. Emerald Interior Paint provides exceptional coverage and washability in all finishes, with maximum resistance to water streaking and spotting. The paint also contains anti-microbial agents that inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface. Emerald Interior Paint is available in all Sherwin-Williams colors and custom tints in matte, satin and semi-gloss. Emerald Interior Paint meets the most stringent VOC regulations and has achieved GREENGUARD GOLD certification. (GREENGUARD Certified Products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage.) Revolutionary technology. Best-in-Class overall performance The latest breakthrough in paint technology, Emerald Exterior Paint offers premium performance that stands the test of time, coupled with exceptional beauty and application. The paint features an exclusive cross-linking 100 percent acrylic technology for exceptional durability and coverage. Emerald Exterior Paint offers extreme resistance to blistering, peeling, fading and dirt pickup, as well as a mil-dew-resistant coating. Emerald Exterior Paint is also self-priming with a smooth, uniform appearance. The paint is so thick and rich; only one coat is required for painted surfaces, with two coats recommended for unpainted surfaces.

Emerald Exterior Paint meets the most stringent VOC regulations and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. It is available in all Sherwin-Williams colors and custom tints in flat, satin and gloss. ColorCast Ecotoner colorants, used to tint Emerald Paint and all other Sherwin-Williams latex and water-based coatings, will not add to the VOC content of any coating when tinted. While conventional industry tint systems affect paint thickness and consistency, ColorCast Ecotoner colorants maintain the paint’s full body after tinting, delivering thick, rich coats for maximum performance. Sherwin-Williams is the only company with a colorant system that has achieved GREENGUARD GOLD certification.

Tikkurila Launches Hardener
008 5610 for its Temacoat
GPL-S Primer

Tikkurila Temacoat GPL-S Primer has been given new properties. With the new hardener 008 5610, the product can be used even during winter in temperatures below zero. There has been a long-term need to develop a primer with good application properties in winter time. This was achieved by changing the hardener in one of the best-selling primers. The epoxy primer now is even more universal for the needs of constructors – just change the hardener and the primer can used in below-zero temperatures. The two-component, high-build, polyamide-cured epoxy primer Temacoat GPL-S Primer has an excellent adhesion to steel. The tests successfully confirmed that even application on surfaces at - 10°C gives good results. It should be noted that the temperature of the paint itself should be above + 15°C and the drying time is longer compared to that in ambient temperature. The new hardener 008 5610 also dries faster at 0°C compared with the standard hardeners 008 5600 and 008 5605, for which this temperature is the lowest application temperature. CW