paints and coatings

Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Primer Pointers


Building Operating Management
4 Steps to Choosing a High Quality Paint

Building Operating Management
How to Understand the Real Cost of Paint

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Looking for Concrete Trouble Spots

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Projects That Perform

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Matching Equipment with Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Properly Apply Paints and Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying the Proper Paints and Coatings

News & Views
Paint Overspray Mars Buildings, Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Tackling Tricky Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Successful Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Understanding New-Generation Paints and Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Making Painting Projects Work

News
New ASTM International Standard Helps Monitor Building Sealants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Benefits Beyond Appearance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Scheduling Matters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Contractor Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Maintenance: Sidewalks and Drive Aprons

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Maintenance: Parking Garages

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Concrete Maintenance: Building Envelopes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Concrete Maintenance Matters

News
ASTM: Guide Predicts Performance and Lifespan of Building Sealants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facilities Dictate Planning for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparation Key for Successful Paint Applicaitons

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Technology Improvements Require More Project Planning

News & Views
Do Antibacterial Building Materials Pose a Health Risk?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trends and Tactics for Successful Paints and Coatings Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Urethane- and Epoxy-Based Products are Effective Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sidebar: Take Clean, Kill, Coat Approach to Mold and Mildew

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Differences Between Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Project Cost Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Interior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exterior Painting Project Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Coatings Considerations For Concrete Surfaces

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sorting Through the Various Types of Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Common Problems With Sealers and Coatings for Concrete Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings Contractors: A Recipe For Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Potential Problems When Finding a Painting Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Misconceptions Abound About Painting Contractors

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing a Plan for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Focus on Life-Cycle Costs for Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing a Plan for Paints and Coating Projects

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Need To Know Before Beginning Painting Projects

Building Operating Management
Potential VOC Levels Are Important Consideration In Paints Selection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beyond First Cost: Smart Specification of Paints and Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Standards for Paints and Coatings Perform Important Roles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Specification Results in Higher ROI

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paint Contractors as Partners: A Little Help From Friends

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Paint Applications Require More Than Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight on Efficient Painting Jobs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Environmentally Friendly Paints and Coatings Prompt Managers to Rethink Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Building Codes Make Certification a Rigorous Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fine-Tuning the Green Certification Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Contractors as Project Partners

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Contractors: Problem-Solving Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

Building Operating Management
Paint Innovations Offer Facility Managers Green Benefits, Performance

Building Operating Management
Check Paint's Certifications to Avoid Greenwash

Building Operating Management
New Standards, Research, Promise Continuing Improvement in Paints

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Paints

News & Views
How to Choose the Right Paint

Building Operating Management
Tips for Picking the Right Paint

Building Operating Management
More Tips for Picking the Right Paint: Sheen, Durability and Surface Preparation

Building Operating Management
Showcase: Paints and Coatings Products

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How One School District Successfully Plans Painting Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Evening Painting, VOC-Free Products Reduce Complaints

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paint Crews Perform Repairs to Drywall, Covering

Building Operating Management
Standards for Performance Help FMs Choose the Right Paint

Building Operating Management
Green Paint Standards Protect IAQ and Occupants

Building Operating Management
Paint Certifications Balance Green and Performance Benefits

Building Operating Management
Paints Product Showcase

News & Views
Assessing the Performance of Green Paints

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Consider Performance, Environment When Specifying Paints

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints: Third-Party Organizations Develop Standards, Certification Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Master Painters Institute Develops Application Guidelines

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: The Impact of VOCs on Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Application Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Tools Include Brushes, Rollers, Spray Guns

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How To Schedule Successful Paints and Coatings Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Determining the Environmental Impact

Facility Maintenance Decisions
VOCs Can Affect Paint Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Washability, Durability Play Key Role

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Painting Facilities 'Green'