Paint Products with Unique Superpowers
Posted on April 22, 2019
Thanks to innovations in the industry, paints now come with more than just the ability to change colours. They have a lot of tricks under than paint lid. Here are 6 innovative paints with cool superpowers.
Germ Free
A new innovative paint from Sherwin-Williams promises to keep your home free from germs. Be prepared for the sticker shock of this magical paint. At nearly $90 per gallon, you are paying for the antimicrobial properties within.
Fear not – the paint claims that it kills 99.9% of bacteria including staph, MRA, E.coli and others within two hours of it being exposed. It’s a good choice for particularly yucky rooms like bathrooms or nurseries. The benefits last up to 4 years, as long as the paint is in tact.
Mold Be Gone
Mold is a nasty beast. When it appears, homeowners can have trouble getting rid of it. All it takes is a bit of water, and you’re in the woods with it. Get Rust-Oleum’s Zinsser Mold Killing Primer which contains fungicidal properties.
The paint has an EPA-registered antimicrobial element that makes the growth of new fungi impossible. It’s a great option when painting anywhere mold would reside, like cabinets, bathrooms, subfloors and more. Best of all, it prevents the smells that go along with mold so particular noses will be pleased.
Clear the Air
Your paint can make your air cleaner now. Sherwin-Williams washable Harmony Interior Acrylic Latex Paint says yes! Not only does it clean the air, it’s zero VOC when you’re applying it. The paint company representative say the paint reduces other volatile organic compounds, things like particles from insulation, cabinets, carpet, fabrics and more.
Crack No More
Now there is an innovative paint that promises to seal any cracks in masonry. Behr Premium Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint that will bridge hairline cracks by stretching up to 600%. It’s the perfect option for outdoor bricks, concrete and stucco that is prone to small cracks. As a fringe benefit, the paint also will withstand windy rain, up to 98 miles per hour. It’s also releases moisture from under walls while resisting mildew and dirt.
Chill Out
Step confidently onto your deck this summer sans sandals. Sherwin-Williams’ SuperDeck has a secret infrared reflective coating to keep your toes cool. Daily, in the summer, your deck can reach up to 170 degrees in direct sunlight. This innovative paint promises to keep it within reason for walking barefoot. It also has super powers to protect from cracking, mildew, peeling and weathering.
Paint it Pink
Don’t miss a spot with a fancy paint that goes on a masked pink and dries on white. Glidden’s EZ Track Ceiling Paint will paint on pinkish, but dries to a white for the perfectly painted ceiling. It is also a primer and paint in one. That’s less coats staring at the ceiling and reaching up high. Bonus perk: Glidden says the paint is formulated to be low splatter. That means less all over the room and more on the ceiling, where it belongs.
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