Choosing between protection and beauty can be a haunting task, but what if we say that many companies provide both in just one coat?. Yes, you heard it right, companies like AkzoNobel, Jotun, Kansai Paints, Asian Paints, Atotech, and many more are following the trend in which they give us dual-function decorative coatings that make it classy yet protective.
What are Dual-Function Decorative Coatings?
Dual-Function Decorative Coatings are specialized surface coatings that are engineered to provide visual enhancement, like color, gloss, texture, and design, along with functional protection. Like corrosion resistance, UV shielding, moisture, and chemical protection. Industries increasingly prefer such dual-function coatings. As they deliver longer lifecycle value, are pocket-friendly as they require less maintenance, and branding appeal in one coat.
While decorating and protecting, there is no need to sacrifice your choices and have to choose from limited options. There are various types of decorative protection coatings, types as:
- Powder Coating – It is durable and eco-friendly as it has no solvent
- Anodized Finishes – It is highly corrosion resistant and used in aluminum
- Ceramic Coating – It is for extreme heat resistance
- UV Curable Coating – It is quick in curing and has low VOCs, and is used in electronics and plastic
- Nano coating – It is very thin but still effective for glass and electronics
Key Features And Benefits:
- Provides Aesthetic Appeal – Has a wide palette of colors and textures like matte, gloss, satin, and metallic with customizable finishes and branding.
- Surface Protection – It is Anti-corrosion for metal substrates, which is ideal for machinery, railing, and pipelines. It is Anti-scratch and Anti-abrasion for high-contact surfaces.
- UV and Thermal Stability – It prevents fading and breakdown due to sun exposure. It is essential for outdoor structures and solar-exposed equipment.
- Durability and Cost Saving – It extends the life cycle of the coating, which saves from repainting and saves the cost of it.
However, there are many sectors in which Dual-function decorative coatings have been started using and applying. Architectures and constructors use for window frames, doors, and cladding to improve curb appeal and weather resistance. Automotive and transporters use for interiors and to trim parts, which makes them resistant to wear and UV rays while matching them to vehicle design.
Consumer Appliance sector uses refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines to deliver sleek finishes and protection from daily wear.
The market is growing and evolving with various new trends and topics. The market is diving around sustainability, customization and branding, smart coatings, and growth in infrastructure and urbanization. Nowadays, businesses seem personal where the main motive is not only about selling but to provide more in less cost and product. It is shifted towards focusing more on health and customers’ preferences. Businesses could only run if we focus on what our consumers need and require at what cost.
Initially cost could be on the higher side for them, but the long-term value is unmatched , we provide them lifetime coatings, which is unbeatable, decorative, classy, yet protective.
The future of paints and coatings is more than we ever thought of. It’s smart, sustainable, and undeniably stylish. For more such updates and trends, check Industrial Front.