Paint reviews, guides, and color
Independent paint and tool round-ups. Project step-by-steps. Color references and brand reviews. Every product pick lists a real con — no review without a real weakness.
Asphalt Bitumen Roof Coating: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Asphalt bitumen roof coating compared by chemistry for BUR and modified-bitumen low-slope roofs. ASTM D-numbers, DFT in mils, fibered vs aluminized, and the contractor path.
BSL Coating Systems for Biocontainment Labs: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Seamless wall, floor, and ceiling coatings for BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs. Decontaminable to VHP and bleach, DFT and chemical-resistance specs, ICRI CSP prep, contractor path.
Commercial Chalkboard Paint: School & Office Specifier's Guide (2026)
Commercial chalkboard paint compared by DFT, VOC, and substrate prep for school and office writing walls. Coverage, low-VOC and CARB notes, cure to service, and the contractor path.
Chemical Plant Floor Coatings: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Chemical plant floor coatings compared by DFT, chemical resistance, and zone. Novolac epoxy, urethane cement, ASTM immersion data, ICRI CSP prep, and the contractor path.
Chemical Tank Lining: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Chemical tank lining systems compared for acid, caustic, and solvent immersion. DFT, holiday inspection, SSPC-SP10 prep, NSF/ANSI 61, and the contractor path.
Clean Room Floor Coatings: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Seamless clean-room floor coating systems compared by DFT, particle shedding, and ISO class. ICRI CSP prep, MVE limits, ESD options, and the contractor path.
Commercial Concrete Sealer: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Commercial concrete sealer systems compared by DFT, penetration depth, and service life. Silane-siloxane vs acrylic vs epoxy, ICRI CSP prep, ASTM specs, and the contractor path.
Cool Roof Coatings: Energy Star Specifier's Guide (2026)
Cool roof coating systems compared by reflectance, DFT, and warranty. Energy Star and CRRC ratings, ASTM D6083 specs, substrate prep by roof type, and the certified-applicator path.
Curb Paint Colors: Federal Color and OSHA Specifier's Guide (2026)
Curb paint colors decoded by federal and OSHA code: red fire-lane, yellow no-parking, blue ADA. DFT, VOC by SCAQMD, traffic-paint systems, and the restripe cycle that survives de-icing salt.
Dock and Pier Paint: Marine Specifier's Guide (2026)
Dock paint specs by substrate: pressure-treated wood decking, steel pilings, and concrete piers. DFT, immersion-grade systems, splash-zone failure modes, and the contractor path for marine work.
Direct-to-Metal (DTM) Paint: Specifier's Guide (2026)
DTM paint compared by DFT, VOC, and SSPC-SP prep for structural steel, equipment, and metal siding. Acrylic, epoxy, and urethane systems, salt-spray ratings, and the contractor path.
Elastomeric Roof Coating: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Elastomeric roof coating compared by chemistry for low-slope membranes and metal. ASTM D6083, DFT in mils, ponding water, and the contractor path.