The growth and profits of the paint industry trailed the rest of the economy,
The paint and coatings industry can be segmented into decorative coatings (used for aesthetic purposes in homes and buildings), industrial coatings (used to protect surfaces in manufacturing and industrial settings), and specialty coatings (such as automotive coatings or protective coatings for specific applications like marine or aerospace industries).
This industry category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paints, varnishes; lacquers; enamels; shellac; dry powder coatings; putties, wood fillers, and allied products.
The thickness of a paint layer can vary depending on the type of paint and the application method. On average, a paint layer can range from 0.1 to 0.3 millimeters thick. However, some specialty paints or coatings may require thicker layers for proper coverage or protection.
Paint doesn't really react with anything except air. Some paints are called non-convertible coatings and their solvents simply evaporate leaving pigments on the base material. Others are called convertible coatings. They react with oxygen and themselves on exposure to air, forming the familiar 'skin' which clings to the base.
Propyl ethanoate, also known as propyl acetate, is commonly used as a solvent in the production of coatings, paints, and inks. It is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry and as a fragrance ingredient in the cosmetic industry. Additionally, it can be found in some cleaning products.
The paint and coatings industry employed an estimated 51,084 Americans in 2001.
The paint and coatings business was considered a mature industry, with growth projected at about 1 to 2 percent annually.
Architectural coatings, known in the industry as trade sales paint and commonly referred to as house paint, comprised the largest segment, contributing 44 percent of annual gallonage
The paint and coatings industry can be segmented into decorative coatings (used for aesthetic purposes in homes and buildings), industrial coatings (used to protect surfaces in manufacturing and industrial settings), and specialty coatings (such as automotive coatings or protective coatings for specific applications like marine or aerospace industries).
The National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association was formed in 1933, and was later renamed the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA).
Through June 1999, the industry produced 667,776,000 gallons of paints and coatings, up from 671,808,000 through June 1998.
Growth in manufacturing, especially automobiles and construction in the mid-1990s, fueled healthy expansion of the paint industry.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. manufacturers shipped 1.34 billion gallons of paint and coatings in 2001, valued at $16.9 billion
Worldwide, the paint and coating industry generated $70.7 billion in 2001, similar to revenues of $70.6 billion in 2000.
This industry category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paints, varnishes; lacquers; enamels; shellac; dry powder coatings; putties, wood fillers, and allied products.
Alan H Brandau has written: 'Introduction to coatings technology' -- subject(s): Paint, Coating processes, Coatings industry
In 1967 about 66 percent of paint was consumed within 500 miles of its manufacture. Decentralization persisted through the 1990s.