PPG High Performance Coatings™
PPG High Performance Coatings™
PPG High Performance Coatings™ (HPC) is PMC's protective coatings brand available through the PPG Architectural Finishes distribution network and through direct sale.
HPC provides aesthetically appealing coatings and coatings systems that prevent weathering and corrosion in light to moderate conditions.
Look to HPC products when you are looking to coat steel, concrete and even masonry. HPC provides cutting-edge technologically advanced and workhorse products that are ideal for daily use contracting jobs, such as 7-line alkyds for coating railings, to structural steel overhang applications requiring dry fall properties, such as provided by Pitt-Tech EDF.
HPC labels are color-coded by product technology:
HPC products are available nationally through hundreds of PPG Paints and PPG Professional Paints as well as through the Architectural Finishes dealer network in the U.S. and Canada.
Coating Basics Technology
Waterborne Acrylics
Water-based coatings offered by PPG are synthetic resins that include acrylic and vinyl acrylic. They are low in volatile organic compounds (VOC), low in odor, and fast-drying. Waterborne acrylics provide excellent stain resistance & wash ability with single component convenience; this makes them a popular coating type for light to medium duty applications.
Epoxies
Epoxy coatings provide excellent resistance to severe corrosiveness such as chemicals and alkali. Many epoxy coatings, not necessarily all, offer excellent barrier protection for both atmospheric and immersion environments. When epoxy is used on exterior surfaces where it is exposed to UV rays, it is recommended to also apply a layer of topcoat, such as urethane, to prevent the epoxy from yellowing or chalking. Epoxies are the most common coatings in the industry and a key part of most corrosion control systems.
Urethanes
Urethanes are best used as topcoats over epoxies on structural steel, bridges, tank exteriors, and above-waterline structures. Their excellent resistance to weathering, abrasion and impact make them ideal for long-term exterior exposure. These urethane topcoats also protect epoxy from chalking, while their superior color and gloss retention leaves an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Alkyds
Alkyds are one-component coatings that were used successfully for decades prior to the introduction of high performance coatings. They are used as primers and topcoats for mild weathering exposures. Alkyds possess good moisture and abrasion resistance, while having fair UV resistance.
Speciality
Specialty coatings include: zinc primers, silicone alkyds, flooring coating systems, and surface preparation products.