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Protect Concrete With The Best Water-Based Coatings

Now that spring is finally here, and it is the perfect time to tackle the projects that have been on hold all winter. Concrete sealing is one such project that should be considered. Protecting concrete from issues that affect wear will add durability and prevent problems from occurring. There are many types of concrete sealants on the market today, but not all of them offer the same level of protection. Water-based paints and coatings containing Gellner’s Ottopol KX-99 provide an outstanding barrier to chemicals, UV rays, and abrasion. Ideal for a wide variety of applications, Ottopol KX-99 is suitable for […]

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Understanding Latex and Acrylic Paints

Latex and acrylic paints are water-based and made up of synthetic polymers that resemble natural latex—but there is no actual latex in them. They are an umbrella term, and within this category of synthetic water-based paints are a variety of specific types. This includes acrylics, vinyl acrylics, styrene acrylics, and more. So when you’re looking at one paint type vs. another, it’s not latex vs. acrylic because acrylics fall under the latex paint umbrella. That said, roughly 75% of the paints sold today are latex because they offer a number of advantages over the alternative—oil-based paints. The acrylic within these […]

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