A quote often attributed to astronaut John Glenn has become famous over the years: “As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind: every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.” The message is timeless – When performance matters, price alone
In manufacturing and industrial finishing, recurring coating and process issues are rarely simple. Companies often spend months adjusting variables, changing suppliers, testing new products, modifying equipment, or troubleshooting internally — only to find themselves facing the same quality concerns, production inconsistencies, or finish failures again and
If you are an industrial finisher – whether it be finished products, pre-finished parts, or on-site applied coatings, anywhere from windows and doors to furniture and floors – there are business and operational matters you address on a daily basis. Is Your Coating “Good Enough”? Certainly,
Wood Coatings Wood furniture or flooring made of pine, oak, mahogany, cherry and other types of woods add rich colors and glossy surfaces to any home. Wood surfaces also usually need protection from light, water and potential damage from everyday use. That is where wood coatings
GreenLight Coatings® offers a comprehensive line of Wood Coatings that meet or exceed quality currently found when using conventional solvent finishes! GreenLight Coatings® provide for complete wood surface preparation and top coating, to present the full quality and beauty that only real wood can provide. All of the
Whether you live in a hot climate or a cold climate you will have come across both exterior paints and exterior coats marketed as a solution to protect your home. Similarly, there can be significant price differences when going with either option. Coats generally tend to
We’re excited to announce that our brand-new AMS Spectral UV LED cure system is now installed in our R&D lab! This machine can effectively cure flat and 3D surfaces with 100% UV curable and waterborne-UV curable coatings. This includes flooring, architectural moldings and millwork, doors, and
Greenlight coatings have previously written about the “Chemechanics” concept, where optimum results are achieved by the proper integration of the chemistry of coating with the mechanics of the process. Today’s blog examines Chemechanics in a broader scope with the involvement of the human factor, one that
Nothing ruins a final project quicker than experiencing paint adhesion failure due to the wrong coating being used. Luckily, we’ve seen this a lot with our customers and we know exactly how to solve this problem — Application Specific Advanced Coatings™ (ASAC™)! Did you know that
Spring is finally here – even up here in chilly Duluth, MN – which means people are investing time and money into refinishing their homes and decks. As anyone with a log home or deck knows, consistent maintenance is critical to preserving the look and durability
The finish is the last step in your manufacturing process and the first attribute that consumers notice,
There are many factors that
impact the appearance
and performance of a coating.
One of our founding principles when we started in 1991, was to offer environmentally responsible green…
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