The Benefits of Water-Based Paint – Environmental & Beyond
Read about our sustainable alternative to traditional powder-based coating for Cable Management and Channel products.
Getting Technical
To understand the benefits of this new paint system we must first
understand what it is.
• “Waterborne” means that the paint is made up of resins and pigments that are dispersed in water. These paints dry as the water in the paint evaporates.
• “Epoxy” means that as the paint hardens, it creates a solid finish that can be applied to surfaces as a protective layer.
• “Acrylic” paints are water-soluble but become water-resistant once dry.
When applied under the right conditions, these products perform exceptionally well, especially regarding colour stability.
In summary, this paint is based in water instead of oil, but it is still durable and reliable as traditional solvent-based paints
Why is this Significant?
Because these new paints are based in water, they release fewer harmful emissions than solvent-based alternatives. This is where VOCs come into play. To state it plainly, VOCs, or volatile organic compounds refer to the solvents that release into the air as the paint dries.
Plain and Simple
Read about our sustainable alternative to traditional powder-based coating for Cable Management and Channel products.
Getting Technical
To understand the benefits of this new paint system we must first
understand what it is.
• “Waterborne” means that the paint is made up of resins and pigments that are dispersed in water. These paints dry as the water in the paint evaporates.
• “Epoxy” means that as the paint hardens, it creates a solid finish that can be applied to surfaces as a protective layer.
• “Acrylic” paints are water-soluble but become water-resistant once dry.
