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Senior Living Design

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.



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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 | Aug 11, 2016

The art and science of color planning for performance requirements

Inorganic pigments are typically used to meet high performance requirements but typically include fewer bright colors.

Green | Jeff Alexander | Jul 29, 2016

Collaborating for a greener world

As one of the leading manufacturers of coating products in the world, Valspar is setting an example for the entire industry by incorporating best practices and materials into their coatings

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Jul 15, 2016

Maintaining pristine coated metal exteriors that shine

Exterior materials provide aesthetic features and help set projects apart for years. Over time,…
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Jun 28, 2016

Achieving greater building performance with color selections

With more than 20,000 colors to choose from, Valspar offers coatings that lower heating costs, lower cooling costs, and remain pristine in coastal settings.

High-rise Construction | Jeff Alexander | Jun 13, 2016

Marilyn Monroe’ tower adds curves to the Toronto skyline

Made of glass, concrete, and steel, the 56-story tower has been dubbed the "Marilyn Monroe" because of its curving lines.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | May 24, 2016

Prepainted metals for interior design visions

With high-quality Valspar coatings, pre-painted metals can be abrasion resistant even for heavy commercial use, delivering protection and long-lasting beauty.

Metals | Jeff Alexander | May 13, 2016

Coil-coated metals create awe-inspiring projects

Pre-painted metals can be printed, embossed, or striped for special visual effects.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | May 2, 2016

At the Forefront of Design Freedom

From prismatic coatings with mica flakes to graffiti-resistant coatings to coatings with a crinkle finish, Valspar scientists help create the impossible.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Apr 22, 2016

Coil-Coating Process Improvements Lower Costs and Environmental Impact

The process has made pre-painted metals a top choice for builders because of the aesthetic, environmental, performance and cost benefits.

Roofing Products | Jeff Alexander | Apr 12, 2016

Prepainted metals for exterior design visions

Prepainted metals are becoming popular for both commercial and residential use thanks to their durability, resistance to weathering, and environmentally friendly attributes

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