Good Vibrations
Boost the value of your apartment portfolio with superior paint products and techniques.
By Philip Shea, Associate Editor
Introducing Molten Metallics, a new addition to Benjamin Moore’s Studio Finished portfolio. While most of the special effects coatings in the Studio Finishes collection are glazes, Molten Metallics is an alkyd high-gloss paint. It is ideal for adding a dramatic, glamorous look to furniture, decorative pieces, trim and accent ceilings and walls. It also is recommended for exterior surfaces and delivers an effective rust-resistant treatment (www.benjaminmoore.com).
This breakthrough product is zero-VOC—even after colorants are added. It prevents stains from penetrating to provide easy cleanup of surfaces and resists water streaking and spotting, and third-party laboratory tests show that it is superior in scrub, stain, block and burnish resistance. This low-odor, anti-microbial paint is available in all colors, including accents and high-reflectance pastels (www.sherwin-williams.com).
Maximize the value of your multifamily property with ecological paint solutions from PPG. This company’s Multi-Vantage Property Management Program provides multi-pronged solutions for ensuring your property is environmentally friendly, inside and out. Based on the information gathered from a site inspection, a PPG Architectural Representative will provide informed coating recommendations tailored specifically to the needs of your project (www.ppgporterpaints.com).
MULTI-PRO® is a professional-quality latex wall and ceiling paint specifically designed for high-volume multifamily and commercial projects. This economical product meets the needs of builders, painters and property managers for maintenance and construction projects requiring excellent touch-up and hiding when applied by spray, brush and/or roller (www.ppgporterpaints.com).
The PaintStick EZ-Twist draws paint directly from the can into its handle and feeds it onto the perforated roller cover with a simple twist of the handle. No need for an open tray and roller which eliminates spills and drips. The PaintStick EZ-Twist’s high-quality shed-resistant roller cover creates even coverage. The extended handle provides added reach, eliminating bending over and reducing the need for a ladder for painting those hard-to-reach areas like ceilings. PaintStick EZ-Twist comes with can cover and fill tube for mess-free filling and snap-on spatter shield to protect floors and ceilings (www.homeright.com).
Unit-Ready from Comex provides an economical finish that dries quickly and hides well. Available in interior latex flat, eggshell and semi-gloss, this product is packaged in white and can be tinted to light colors to meet your specific repaint or new project needs. Unit-Ready has been developed specifically for the multifamily industry and performs well in the fast-paced, high unit-turnover environment (www.thecomexgroup.com).
