O'Leary Paint's Ceramic Coat Interior
Premium 100% Acrylic Waterborne Latex Enamel with Ceramic Stain-Release Technology
and Microban®
O'Leary Paint's Ceramic Coat with Ceramic Stain-Release Technology helps walls
and trim maintain that just painted look in homes, schools, health care facilities,
offices and more.
• Dirt and stains wash off easily
• Matte finish has the durability of a quality eggshell finish
• Harder, more durable finishes in eggshell and satin
• Superior burnish-resistance
• Retains its appearance longer that other paints
• Easier application
• Excellent hide & coverage
• Surprisingly low odor
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The paint industry buzzword: CERAMIC
Ceramic technology – the incorporation of ceramic microspheres into a
waterborne paint formula – has been available to the paint industry for
the past few years. It is only recently, however, that the microscopic ceramic
beads have become more affordable for use in architectural coatings.
What are ceramic microspheres?
O'Leary's CERAMIC COAT paints contain ceramic microspheres which are manufactured
exclusively by 3M. Think of ceramic microspheres as tiny, microscopic ball bearings.
They are perfectly round (spherical) in shape and so fine that the raw materials
look like a fine white powder.
In paint formulas, these ceramic beads are used in conjunction with a high quality
100% acrylic resin to create a hard, smooth surface that is extremely resistant
to stains, burnishing and abrasion. Ceramic microspheres take the place of conventional
extender pigments (such as clay, silica sand, etc.). Conventional extender pigment
particles are irregular in size and shape and have jagged peaks and sharp edges
which can wear down or . The irregular shapes trap dirt and make washing and
stain removal more difficult. Ceramic microspheres pack together much more efficiently,
reducing permeability and improving stain resistance. Plus, because of their
smooth shape, the paint applies with improved brushing and rolling qualities.
How does CERAMIC COAT Stain-Release Technology Work?
CONVENTIONAL ACRYLIC LATEX INTERIOR PAINT
Acrylic resin forms a slightly irregular film when combined with the irregularly
shaped extender pigments used in conventional latex paints. The jagged peaks
trap more dirt which makes washing and stain removal difficult. The paint film
also can become marred or burnished.
Above:
Conventional Acrylic Latex Paint Film shows jagged peaks and valleys that trap
dirt.
100%
ACRYLIC WITH CERAMIC MICROSPHERES
Ceramic microspheres take the place of the conventional extender pigments. These
microspheric ceramic beads help the 100% acrylic resin create a hard, smooth
surface that is extremely resistant to stains, burnishing and abrasion.
Below:
100% Acrylic Latex Paint Film with Ceramic Microspheres
Plus, O'Leary Paint's CERAMIC COAT contains Microban®
Antimicrobial Protection
Not only does O'Leary Paint's Ceramic Coat have the power of increased stain-resistance
and improved cleansibility, it will stay cleaner between washings because of
Microban® Antimicrobial Product Protection.
Microban® fights the growth of stains and odor-causing bacteria, mold and
mildew that form on painted surfaces. Microban antimicrobial protection is built-in
during the process of manufacturing CERAMIC COAT and is non-water soluble so
it won't wash off. It provides around the clock protection from the growth of
microbes on the dried paint film. With Microban®, CERAMIC COAT stays looking
beautiful and fresh, longer than ordinary paints.
The built-in protection of Microban® makes CERAMIC COAT the ideal coating
for bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms and eating areas, nurseries, schools,
restaurants, medical and healthcare facilities and more.
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