When we’re not out on a job, The Paint Doctor keeps abreast of current science regarding paints and surface coatings. We wanted to share with you a recent scientific study that is an object lesson in the importance of preparation, knowledge and execution – all hallmarks of the Paint Doctor’s work. Here’s the gist of [...]
Exterior Waterborne Stains Benjamin Moore & Co. (Montvale, NJ) introduced ARBORCOAT stains described as super-premium waterborne products that incorporate the company's Gennex waterborne colorant technology. The colorant system, developed over the past 10 years, is a key component in the company's low- and zero-VOC Aura and Natura interior coatings. The system helps deliver low odor/low-VOC [...]
Green Performance Standard Approved for Stains Green Seal, the independent certifying agency, has approved GS-47, a new environmental standard for stains and finishes. The standard, in development for more than a year, includes product performance requirements and environmental and health requirements such as reduced use of hazardous substances and requires low volatile organic compound (VOC) [...]
