Benefits of Polyvintlidene Flouride (PVDF) Paint for Your Company

By Xipre. 

Through sunshine and stormy weather, will your paint stick? 

How damaging is the weather around you? For buildings with metal cladding, severe weather can cause significant damage over time. Deterioration from hailstorms, paint peeling from extreme heat and water damage can quickly change the appearance and safety of a structure. 

The construction industry is not only challenged to build buildings that withstand unpredictable weather, but also maintain their good looks over the years. Consequently, architectural firms are always looking for durable solutions when designing projects that use metal panels. This translates into an increased use of specialty paints that ensure longevity, better color retention and better protection against the elements. 

High performance coatings for exterior metal buildings, such as Fluropon 70% PVDF, have become the industry standard in the United States for preserving metal structures. Qualities such as film integrity, durability and UV resistance are just some of the reasons why these coatings are so widely used. 

Adhesion quality 

PVDF paints offer excellent adhesion due to the high-quality resins used in their components. These hold the entire coating system together, ensuring strong adhesion to the substrate and topcoat. 

Film integrity 

It refers to the uniformity in a coating, this means that it resists cracking and general defects. PVDFs lead the field in paints with superior film integrity due to the use of high-quality resins. For example, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings uses a proprietary blend of resins that allows for excellent film integrity. 

Abrasion resistance 

Abrasion resistance is important, not only when the project is finished, but also when the panels are transported from the factory to the construction site. The most reliable coatings on the market are prepared to resist different types of abrasion that can occur before, during and after the installation process. Among them marks, scratches and other frequent damage. 

Durability 

Considering the durability of materials, it is important that architects and engineers have metal panel cladding options that they can trust. The exterior finish is the first visible layer of a building and is responsible for its appearance and durability. This means that paint has the toughest job of all, having to act as the first line of defense against harsh elements such as hail, acid rain, UV rays and more. Fortunately, PVDF coatings are designed to ensure a structure's durability and provide exceptional resistance to harmful environmental elements. 

Fade resistance 

When metal is not treated with coatings that are not made to resist sun damage, UV rays can create a “chalky” film on the metal finish. Panel claddings are challenged to protect buildings against a variety of weather conditions, offering a waterproof barrier that resists UV rays, moisture, acid rain and corrosive salt. 

Ultimately, the paints provide excellent protection from the weather elements once they have been applied to the panels. Through rigorous and ongoing testing, manufacturers have created long-lasting formulas that stand the test of time, weather, and general wear and tear. Learn more high-quality coatings and paints here. 

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