As seen in: Specialty Fabrics Review Magazine
Moisture, stains and abrasion can wreak havoc on vinyl-upholstered surfaces, especially in high-traffic areas such as hospitality, healthcare, education and mass transit settings. To keep these surfaces looking good and performing well for the long-term, product manufacturers are turning to VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings.
As seen in: Paint Square Magazine
For decades, architects, project specifiers and building owners have trusted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based finishes to protect the color integrity of building materials. Whether applied in the factory or the field, PVDF-based coatings have proven their long-term fade resistance, even with the darkest, boldest colors and in the sunniest and harshest conditions.
As seen in: gb&d Magazine
NeverFade Coatings have given the Trump Hollywood Building a clean, fresh exterior in a custom-color matched shade of white, with a high level of gloss to make the white pop.
As seen in: Commercial Construction & Renovation
A striking example of late modern "high-technology" architecture, the Federal Aviation Administration building, received a 21st century facelift. Aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a PVDF-based coating system.
As seen in: gb&d Magazine
Exterior paints and coatings play both decorative and protective roles on a building’s façade. The right coating, when expertly applied, delivers a curb appeal that reflects the occupants’ tastes and the building’s purpose; think bold, primary colors for a school, softer sand-and-sky colors for a coastal home, or sleek, metallic hues for a high-tech office.
As seen in: Paint Square Magazine
The process of properly applying a protective coating to a building’s exterior is more complicated than it might seem. Simply pressure-washing the facade and then painting it is not enough. Meeting the manufacturer’s surface preparation and coating environment requirements for the system is the key to achieving high-quality, long-lasting results.
Homeowners at the Quattro at Naples Square enjoy the ultimate in luxury, resort-style living: spacious condos with oversized island kitchens, generous master suites, and premier fixtures and finishes, along with an owners club room, lovely pool area and more. Condos in the downtown Naples, Florida development start in the high $2 millions and are ideally suited near shopping, dining and bayfront marinas.
The restoration project, conducted by Stuart Dean Company, took top honors in the Specialty Project Category of the CoatingsPro Magazine 2022 Contractor Awards, presented today at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Annual CORROSION Conference & Expo.
As seen in: Construction Specifier Magazine
A striking example of late modern "high-technology" architecture, the Federal Aviation Administration building, received a 21st century facelift. Aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a PVDF-based coating system.
The restoration project, conducted by Stuart Dean Company, took top honors in the Specialty Project Category of the CoatingsPro Magazine 2022 Contractor Awards, presented today at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Annual CORROSION Conference & Expo.
Upgraded efforts to maintain clean and healthy facilities may result in damage to the surfaces being disinfected, according to protective coating chemists at APV Engineered Coatings.
APV Engineered Coatings started 2021 ready to build on the gains it experienced during one of the most challenging years in recent history. The company – an essential business that remained open and operating during the COVID-19 pandemic – pivoted to help meet public health needs while continuing to serve its customer base with specialty chemical products that contributed to the economy and kept other businesses moving forward.
The façade restoration of a center for disadvantaged children in South Florida won a [highlight]PaintSquare Elevation Award[/highlight] in the Renovation/Retrofit category.
APV Engineered Coatings is pleased to announce it has been included in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine's listing of the Top 25 North American coatings manufacturers for the second year in a row
The façade restoration of a Class-A office building in southern California has won the 2020 Metal Architecture Design Award in the Renovations and Retrofit category.
APV Engineered Coatings ended 2019 with a record sales year. The growth was fueled largely by demand for its specialty chemical products in the aerospace, flexible films and industrial textiles, architectural building products, and tire and rubber industries. The company also saw significant growth in its private label and contract manufacturing business.
From marinas to mass transit, from hospitals to hotels, and from buildings to boats, VYNGUARD® performance coatings and finishes from APV Engineered Coatings provide custom-formulated protection for the toughest indoor and outdoor conditions.
An exterior restoration of the Westin Tampa Waterside Hotel using NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® was recognized by Commercial Construction and Renovation Magazine with a 2019 Project Profile Award.
As seen in: Specialty Fabrics Review Magazine
Moisture, stains and abrasion can wreak havoc on vinyl-upholstered surfaces, especially in high-traffic areas such as hospitality, healthcare, education and mass transit settings. To keep these surfaces looking good and performing well for the long-term, product manufacturers are turning to VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings.
As seen in: Paint Square Magazine
For decades, architects, project specifiers and building owners have trusted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based finishes to protect the color integrity of building materials. Whether applied in the factory or the field, PVDF-based coatings have proven their long-term fade resistance, even with the darkest, boldest colors and in the sunniest and harshest conditions.
As seen in: gb&d Magazine
NeverFade Coatings have given the Trump Hollywood Building a clean, fresh exterior in a custom-color matched shade of white, with a high level of gloss to make the white pop.
As seen in: Commercial Construction & Renovation
A striking example of late modern "high-technology" architecture, the Federal Aviation Administration building, received a 21st century facelift. Aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a PVDF-based coating system.
As seen in: gb&d Magazine
Exterior paints and coatings play both decorative and protective roles on a building’s façade. The right coating, when expertly applied, delivers a curb appeal that reflects the occupants’ tastes and the building’s purpose; think bold, primary colors for a school, softer sand-and-sky colors for a coastal home, or sleek, metallic hues for a high-tech office.
As seen in: Paint Square Magazine
The process of properly applying a protective coating to a building’s exterior is more complicated than it might seem. Simply pressure-washing the facade and then painting it is not enough. Meeting the manufacturer’s surface preparation and coating environment requirements for the system is the key to achieving high-quality, long-lasting results.
As seen in: Construction Specifier Magazine
A striking example of late modern "high-technology" architecture, the Federal Aviation Administration building, received a 21st century facelift. Aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a PVDF-based coating system.
As seen in: gb&d Magazine & PaintSquare
In an effort to reduce operating costs, shrink power plant–generated greenhouse gas emissions, obtain green building certifications, and make building materials last longer, owners and managers of commercial buildings are looking for ways to lower their building’s energy consumption.
As seen in: PaintSquare
In its fifth year, Technology Publishing Co.’s commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards, expanded its reach by partnering with the Commercial Painting Industry Association. As a result of the partnership, the Elevation Awards received the most competitive nominations that the judges had ever seen.
Homeowners at the Quattro at Naples Square enjoy the ultimate in luxury, resort-style living: spacious condos with oversized island kitchens, generous master suites, and premier fixtures and finishes, along with an owners club room, lovely pool area and more. Condos in the downtown Naples, Florida development start in the high $2 millions and are ideally suited near shopping, dining and bayfront marinas.
Home to several high-profile tenants since its construction in the early 1970s, the 1 Rockwood office building now occupied by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., recently underwent a complete restoration of its façade using NeverFade® Exterior Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings. The restoration project will help the building resist exterior fading and degradation for at least 20 years.
When the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) designed its new headquarters, they knew it needed to be built with materials that were energy-efficient, code-compliant and long-lasting. To ensure a long-lasting exterior, they turned to coatings and component finishes made with Kynar 500® and Kynar Aquatec® PVDF resin.
A center for disadvantaged children received a fresh, welcoming new look recently thanks to an exterior restoration project using NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings.
Based on coating technology that has been an architectural industry standard for over five decades, water-based field-applied coatings made with Kynar Aquatec® resin are helping extend the lifetime of commercial buildings in an environmentally friendly way.
The Westin Tampa Waterside Hotel recently completed the restoration of its exterior that extended the service life of its façade by 25-30 years. Using NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec® from APV Engineered Coatings gave the hotel a much-needed facelift.
Some of the harshest outdoor environments in the country have been no match for the superior performance of NeverFade® Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec®.
Faced with the prospect of having to repaint a relatively new, but severely faded building three times over a 15-year period, facility management at Solano Community College decided to try a different approach: take advantage of a 15-year paint-and-labor warranty on paint from APV Engineered Coatings. The result? Savings of more than $48,000.
By: Cory Baker
Upholstery fabric used in the contract seating market in mass transit, medical, and hospitality applications can breed harmful bacteria with widespread capability. Since the pandemic has swept the world, cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces have become more frequent and thorough, and rightfully so.
By: Mark DiSalvo
As the economy recovers and product demand begins to rise, coatings manufacturers are faced with a dilemma: Either increase in-house capacity and resources to meet demand or outsource production to a contract manufacturer.
By: Hugh Barrett
Microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, can live on a surface for months. Manufacturers of flexible vinyl, films, fabrics and textiles use engineered antimicrobial (AM) lacquers and barrier topcoats to offer an extra level of protection against harmful microbes, even when they have incorporated AM additives or biocides into the vinyl formulation during the compounding process. A liquid AM finish applied to a fabric or flexible vinyl provides a bacteria-fighting layer directly on the surface and blocks the migration of the additives in the vinyl, a food source for microbe growth, over time.
By: John Russell
Stain resistance on flexible vinyl substrates is a daily topic in the laboratory at APV Engineered Coatings. The type of stain resistance required varies by market and end-use.
By: Lon Bauer
Sunlight, heat and moisture cost the architectural industry millions of dollars in damage every year. When a coating starts to weather from UV exposure and other natural elements, the surface gets rougher, which is the result of the film breaking down. Then, loose polymer resin and pigment appear on the surface, an effect called chalking. The continuation of chalking on a coated surface means that the coating is getting thinner and will eventually wear away completely.
By: Lon Bauer
Water-based coatings are known for being low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and odor, giving them both environmental and health-and- safety advantages over solvent-based coatings. Solvent-based coatings, on the other hand, are known for their ease of application, high performance characteristics and superior film-forming characteristics.
By: Hugh Barrett
Pink stain is a common problem on marine fabrics such as seating cushions, upholstery flooring and other vinyl surfaces. Once the stain happens, it cannot be cleaned. However, there are ways to prevent pink stain in the first place, through either preventing the growth of the bacteria that causes it or by sealing the substrate with a coating.
By: Lon Bauer
Exterior coating restoration projects involving architectural steel surfaces should always include a case-by-case inspection to identify the proper preparation and products needed to ensure optimum protection.
By: Hugh Barrett
Marine organisms such as barnacles and zebra mussels have been a long-standing nuisance to ship hulls, causing exterior damage, increased power and fuel consumption and environmental concerns.
