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Elastrometric Acrylic Coatings for Use on Commercial Structures

The protection of commercial buildings from the elements is a major function of the coatings used in new build and maintenance applications. Waterborne elastomeric acrylic coatings represent an important category of coatings used in both residential and commercial architectural painting. 

Product Number: 41213-777-SG
Author: Leo Procopio
Publication Date: 2013
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The protection of commercial buildings from the elements is a major function of the coatings used in new build and maintenance applications. Waterborne elastomeric acrylic coatings represent an important category of coatings used in both residential and commercial architectural painting. Based on acrylic latex binders with very low glass transition temperatures, elastomeric acrylic coatings are used on low slope roofing, masonry walls and structures, and are also utilized as components of exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS). Key properties imparted by the elastomeric acrylic binder to the coating systems include low VOC, dirt pickup resistance, excellent flexibility even at low temperatures, the bridging of small cracks in masonry, UV and water resistance, solar reflectivity for cool roofs, and the ability to be applied in thick films without mudcracking. This paper will explore the chemistry of elastomeric acrylics, techniques for their evaluation in the laboratory, a discussion of the various applications where they are utilized and expected performance, and results of accelerated and natural exposures and real-world case studies.

The protection of commercial buildings from the elements is a major function of the coatings used in new build and maintenance applications. Waterborne elastomeric acrylic coatings represent an important category of coatings used in both residential and commercial architectural painting. Based on acrylic latex binders with very low glass transition temperatures, elastomeric acrylic coatings are used on low slope roofing, masonry walls and structures, and are also utilized as components of exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS). Key properties imparted by the elastomeric acrylic binder to the coating systems include low VOC, dirt pickup resistance, excellent flexibility even at low temperatures, the bridging of small cracks in masonry, UV and water resistance, solar reflectivity for cool roofs, and the ability to be applied in thick films without mudcracking. This paper will explore the chemistry of elastomeric acrylics, techniques for their evaluation in the laboratory, a discussion of the various applications where they are utilized and expected performance, and results of accelerated and natural exposures and real-world case studies.

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