Acrylic Coatings; Used Mainly In Architectural, Or Decorative, Finishes, and To Coat Industrial Goods

Acrylic Coatings

Acrylic coatings can be used in organic waterborne, solvent-borne, powder, or radiation-curable formulations. Acrylic coatings are known for their inertness and excellent color retention when exposed to outdoor conditions. Acrylic is a synthetic resin used to make durable, high-quality coatings or paintings; used mainly in architectural, or finishes, decorative, and to coat industrial goods. Moreover, acrylic coatings offer excellent chemical and mechanical resistance, along with ease of use for a variety of applications. Thus, acrylic coatings have been widely used on a range of different types of goods, from automobiles to boats and ships.

They're also widely used on glass objects because they resist fingerprints, dirt, and smudges. However, this doesn't mean that it will always stick easily. For best results, a primer should be used over the smooth glass surface. Acrylic coatings are used in various end-use industries to protect and waterproof components. They are often used in roofing to waterproof roofs and repair gaps and cracks. Furthermore, the durability and reflectivity of the acrylic coating make it a high-value, cost-effective option, prolonging the life of the roof and lowering the temperature in the building; which in turn reduces energy consumption.

Acrylic elastomeric roof coatings refer to a liquid-applied monolithic (seamless), fully adhered, elastomeric membrane that's formed in situ on the roof. Acrylic coatings can be applied over a wide range of surfaces such as wood, aluminum, steel, primers rich in zinc, piping, concrete, and others. Acrylic coatings are used in all three of the paint and coatings market categories, such as special-purpose coatings, product finishes for original equipment manufacture (OEM), and architectural coatings. Thus, the demand for acrylic coatings is increasing worldwide.

For example, in June 2020, Axalta launched a new collection of industrial powder coatings in Mexico. Alesta BE+ does not generate emissions of volatile organic compounds, requires less time to cure, and uses less energy, which increases productivity while lowering production costs for customers. Among other advantages, acrylic coatings are eco-friendly, have low odor, water resistance, quicker drying time, and they are also resistant to corrosion. This means acrylic coatings are a preferred choice for external as well as internal use.