BENEFITS OF
ACRYLIC PAINT
TECHNOLOGY


THE PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE OF ACRYLIC GLOSS PAINTS


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in a series of technical bulletins issued by the Paint Quality Institute, the leading source of quality paint information worldwide.


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Previous technical bulletins in this series have described the superior performance of acrylic gloss paints, as predicted by theory, and as illustrated in laboratory tests and on test panels placed on exterior exposure under scientific conditions. The proof of any paint system, however, lies in its performance under practical use conditions. This bulletin therefore contains photographs from sites around the world, where acrylic gloss paints have been used successfully in a variety of different environments.

Acrylic gloss paints have been used commercially for a number of years in many overseas countries, and their superior performance for long term decoration and protection is well proven.

The following photographs illustrate the excellent long term performance that can be expected with acrylic gloss paints, in typical use conditions.


Canberra Olins Hotel finished with durable Semi-Gloss Acrylic on all exterior surfaces.
Wood cladding, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., after 3 years exposure.

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Window frame. South England, after 5 years.

 Domestic radiator after 9 months. Note the discolouration of the half painted with alkyd gloss paint, whilst the half painted with acrylic gloss paint has retained its original whiteness.

Garden fencing. South England, 4 years exposure.
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Restored House in St. Marys N.S.W., Australia using Exterior Acrylic finish.

Jupiter Hall, Paddington, Sydney, restored in acrylic for the N.S.W. Bicentennial Council.

 Eynesbury House, Adelaide, South Australia, refurbished in 1985. Recently completed with Exterior Acrylic finishes.

CONCLUSIONS

Acrylic gloss paints have proven durability in widely ranging environments in a variety of practical use situations.
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The assistance of a number of manufacturing organisations from the Paint Industry is gratefully acknowledged in the preparation of this series of Technical Bulletins.

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please contact the Paint Quality Institute, care of Rohm and Haas Company in Australia or New Zealand.
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