Anti-graffiti coatings keep projects pristine

The Sherwin-Williams Coil Coating products you know and trust are designed to keep your buildings beautiful and free of graffiti.

8330 On the River

A housing community offering beautiful views of the Detroit River and Belle Isle as the city's waterfront is undergoing dramatic restoration.

Color trends: Hit pause

Color has the power to help us go within and reset.

Metal roofs take the residential market by storm

As metal roofing soars in popularity, so do the aesthetic options.

Colors are a universal language that everyone understands, engaging both hearts and minds. In Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings (formerly Valspar) Get Inspired: Color and Coatings blog, our color engineers explore the latest trends, technologies, and projects in the high-performance architectural coating industry.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Oct 10, 2016

Are all PVDF coatings created equal?

Although architectural coatings from different manufacturers have similar PVDF resins, the performance of the coating system can vary widely.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Oct 3, 2016

Pioneers in achieving LEED certification

The Animal Community Center in Milpitas, Calif. sought to be the first LEED Gold building of its kind in the country.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Sep 26, 2016

Valspar products at the forefront of innovation and sustainability

Fluropon SR and Fluropon Pure are two products that help Valspar cultivate a culture of innovation.

Roofing and Fire Safety | Jeff Alexander | Sep 21, 2016

Metal roofing provides exceptional fire resistance

Buildings with great fire resistance will likely have lower insurance costs and be restricted by fewer codes, owing to the decreased risk.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Sep 12, 2016

Valspar’s Fluropon Effects Rustica coatings offer autumn hues from a nature-inspired palette

Fluropon Effects Rustica features a natural, polychromatic color palette that has never before been available in 70 percent PVDF coatings.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Sep 6, 2016

Valspar brings vibrant colors to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition

The hospital's new addition uses bright, primary colors that alternate with each floor to create a unique, child-friendly atmosphere.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 29, 2016

Making a greener future with biorenewable coatings

Biorenewable and recycled materials help eliminate waste and reduce the use of virgin materials

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 22, 2016

The impact of light on color

“Color is defined by two things: the chemistry of a pigment and the type of light that shines on it,” explains Mike Churchill, technical manager for extrusion coatings with Valspar