Brent Horne, Sales Director, CASE, Latex Binders North America, recently penned an article for CoatingsPro Magazine that explores how selecting the right latex binder can enhance the performance of specialty coatings.

An excerpt from the article can be found below:

“Latex binders are fundamental to the structure and function of coatings, acting as the ‘glue’ that holds together pigments, fillers, and other components within the formulation. Their primary role is to form a continuous film that adheres effectively to substrates, ensuring the coating maintains its integrity over time. This adhesion is crucial for coatings applied in demanding commercial and industrial environments, where surfaces face frequent mechanical stress, temperature fluctuations, moisture exposure, and UV radiation.

Choosing the right latex binder is not simply a matter of technical performance but also an enabler of sustainable coatings development. It allows formulators to create products that deliver long-lasting protection and aesthetic appeal while aligning with evolving environmental regulations and customer demands for safer coatings.

Continued collaboration between binder manufacturers, formulators, and applicators will be essential to develop next-generation specialty coatings capable of meeting the practical demands of commercial and industrial projects while advancing sustainability goals.”

To read the full article, visit CoatingsPro Magazine.