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.
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Color trends: Hit pause
Color has the power to help us go within and reset.
Roofing
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 | Jun 5, 2015
Unwrapping ‘the mummy’: Chicago hotel project comes to life
The sleek architectural panels and Valspar coating give the building a steely sheen.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | May 29, 2015
Detroit transforms abandoned casino into modern public safety headquarters
The recently completed, 400,000-sf facility repurposed an abandoned casino into a state-of-the-art civic building that serves as a model of public safety integration
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | May 14, 2015
Prismatic coatings accent the new Altara Center
This multi-use campus will contain a university, sports facilities, medical center, and world-class shopping
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Apr 27, 2015
Graffiti-Resistant Coatings To Keep Projects Looking Their Best
There are now several options available to keep buildings looking their best, which often includes both a coating system and an associated chemical graffiti remover
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Apr 20, 2015
Removing graffiti without a trace
The issue of graffiti removal inspired Valspar scientists to develop a graffiti resistance system, which has been tested and approved
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Apr 13, 2015
Graffiti vandalism is on the rise
Graffiti is the most common form of vandalism, and its cleanup is burdening businesses and property owners.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Apr 3, 2015
Make a statement by the sea
With salt stray and intense summer sun, coastal coatings take a real beating. When selecting a coating in these harsh environments, it is essential to select one formulated to withstand sea salt and ultraviolet rays.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Mar 24, 2015
Natural weather testing ensures high quality products
Instead of relying on outside testing facilities, where it is more difficult and expensive to constantly monitor results, the test fence allows a higher level of accuracy and diligence.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Mar 13, 2015
What defines a good, better or best coating system?
Resins, the base ingredient in any coating, vary in performance qualities from good to better to best. Selecting the right coating for the specific application and desired effect is key.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Mar 6, 2015
How do the new Energy Star standards impact coatings?
The Energy Star 3.0 Roof Product Specs and Test Methods is changing its standards, and all coating manufacturers are required to meet the new standards by March 1, 2017.
