When many people purchase paint for an improvement project around the home, they typically do not know about the latest advancements and unique features associated with the manufacturing processes of paints. Many of us are not even aware of the luxury that we now have of going into just about any hardware or paint store where we get to choose from such a large collection of shades and colours. Yet in previous years, paints were not so accessible and economical.
Paint companies of every size invest a lot of capital, talent, and time into creating state-of-the-art and innovative products. Taking information from consumer feedback and market research, paint companies have used technology to their advantage to create and develop products that perform extremely well and look great.
Dramatic innovations surrounding painting has resulted in fascinating and interesting exterior and interior applications. From paint that is able to change color according to the temperature to paint that comes with inbuilt-odour eliminating characteristics, the world of paint continues to produce innovative solutions that many of us do not even know about.
Painting happens to be among the earlier inventions linked to mankind, dating back to the cave paintings that were drawn with yellow or red ochre along with charcoal tracing, from more than 40,000 years ago. Things have changed dramatically since then, from the Stone Age era where man first found out about coloring using natural materials and rocks, onto the Industrial Revolution, to when acrylic paints were first introduced.
Today we have choices in different paint options that are durable, safe, and provide us with a way to express our imagination truly. This varies drastically to the minimal options linked to cavemen who only had black, red, and yellow materials that they used to use on the walls of caves. Today, there are so many painting options to choose from for every taste and budget, ideal for creating any illusion and color for design ideas and house painting.
If you have ideas for painting walls in your home or a new décor project, you should know more about the advancements in this industry that in most cases takes a lot of product testing and years of experiments and research before they are released onto the market. Once you know more about the latest trends associated with paint technology, it can help you to make more informed decisions about your next painting project. Below are a few innovative and new technological developments linked to painting that we feel you should know about.
– Moisture Damage
Made up of an acrylic polymer of two-component modified cement (white), the waterproof paints are now made up of a water-soluble crystalline microstructure that acts with a deep penetration inside the cementation matrix. Today tools such as Moisture Meters test the overall health of a wall for both exteriors and interiors, which indicate whether waterproofing is needed, is one of the ways that this industry has used technology to obtain the correct and accurate information surrounding painting solutions.
– Washable Paints
Paint manufacturers have now formulated emulsions that contain specialized cross-linking fine pigments and polymers that make these paints highly washable which helps to maintain that new look for a number of years. This characteristic makes it ideal for homes with kids and pets.
– Paints That Eradicate Germs
These solutions are ideal for the health-conscious homeowners, the latest advancements in paint formulations now include anti-foaming and anti-fungal properties. These innovative formulations can assist greatly in lowering the patient numbers that pick up an infection while they are trying to recover while in hospital.
– Odor Eliminating Paints
No homeowner wants a home smelling like smoke or their pets. With advancements in paint technology, these paints are able to absorb odors such as ammonia, garlic, cigarette smoke and more. This is an innovative formulation that is also able to absorb harmful air pollutants, which makes the air much healthier and cleaner to breathe.
– Preview Color Schemes Before Painting
Paint companies have introduced software that makes it easier for clients to experiment and create different color schemes using photographs taken from their homes. This helps with choosing the correct combinations before painting commences and to create the ideal look in their new homes. In this way, customers can view the shades and colours they have chosen and how these will look on the walls of their homes before the paint is applied.
– Virtual Painter
Today there are more and more painting businesses that have started to invest in 3-D Visualization technology. This will help their clients to see what the exterior or interior of their home will look like when using a specific shade or a mixture of shades. This helps customers to make more informed decisions on the right shade and paint type for their projects and homes.
– Eco-Friendly Paints
You no longer have to make sacrifices on the quality of your paint when choosing green or eco-friendly products. A trend that continues to grow in popularity is an increasing demand and availability of eco-friendly paints that come with no or low VOC (volatile organic compounds). These formulations are the safer alternative and protect the occupants of a home from different health problems linked to harmful and toxic chemicals. It also contributes to the green remodelling and building movement.
– Updates In Painting Tools
If you have had your home recently painted by a professional company, you may have seen the painters arrive with equipment that looked like it came from a Transformers movie. These latest tools result from the latest advancements in technology. This includes Airless Paint Sprayers that allows for a way to paint directly up to each edge without the need for tape, or multipurpose mixers that offer hassle-free and efficient mixing of different paints, or even innovative automatic rollers. The painting world has managed to adapt the demands of this industry with several tools that are designed to save time and money.
– IoT For The Painting Industry
IoT has started to redefine the way we once worked. Brands have started to harness technology that has led to quicker and faster results. For example, Berger Paints created an IoT device known as the Device Distribution Beacon that has changed Customer service. This device guarantees supervision from start to finish, even when a representative is not on site. In the event of a problem or complaint, the customer is able to send notifications to the company activating a button that will provide an instant corrective action.
Paint has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last decade. You can use these products to update your home, or you can even use it to create savvy, eco-friendly, and cost-effective elements in and around your home. It is far more than just durability and aesthetic appeal nowadays. Today, consumers have updated unique and innovative choices to consider when it comes to painting their homes.
It is one of the best times to show your creativity when it comes to painting your interior walls and to consider different available alternatives and options to provide the walls in and outside your home with any style and look that you can think of. With so many products to choose from, you are now able to change your home into something that extends far beyond what most people think painting and paint products are all about. As demands for innovations and high-quality products continues to increase, technology will continue to evolve, and this means new techniques and new paints.
