Bailey’s Crossroads Skyline Offices Revitalized With FEVE Resin Coatings

Architectural Coatings, PPG, Lumiflon, Coraflon ADS, FEVE Resin, Fluoropolymer
The Bailey’s Crossroads Skyline buildings in Arlington, VA were completed in the 1970s. The original black coatings used on the aluminum façade of the building had transformed to a dark brown, mud-like color that were in need of dire attention. In 2001, the building’s former owners, Charles E. Smith Co. then hired William Pegues of Weigh Design Group who contacted his representatives at PPG. They recommended Coraflon ADS with Lumiflon FEVE flouropolymer resin-based coating for its field applicability, durability and extensive color selection that match factory applied coatings.

The Role of Protective Coatings In The Architectural Market

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, Lewis School, ALPOLIC Panels, MPCA
The architectural and construction industry have been specifying and utilizing protective coatings for generations. These coatings work to prevent deterioration caused by impact and environmental factors. They are used to maintain durability and aesthetics, while greatly reducing maintenance costs by increasing the life of the finish. Without protection from ultra-violet radiation, wind, rain, and other environmental impacts, a beautifully constructed project can quickly lose its luster. These factors can result in deterioration and render aesthetics awash of their former brilliance, leading to extensive costs to repair, correct and restore.

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin Restores Modern Residential Property In Chicago

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, All-Tech Decorating Company, "Erie On The Park"
“Erie on the Park” residential tower is a relatively new addition to Chicago’s impressive list of landmark architecture. Completed in 2002, the 25 story parallelogram-like, steel-frame and glass tower echoes Chicago’s modernist roots. Erie on the Park’s hallmark exposed steel beams have earned it a reputation as one of the most striking and desirable towers in Chicago. When rust appeared on its steel beams, Erie on the Park owners realized the building’s distinctive facade was endangered.

The Sustainable Building Movement’s Effect On The Coatings Industry

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, Sustainability Blog Post
Green construction aims to reduce the environmental effects of building. Its prevalence today is widespread as the need for sustainable alternatives continues to increase. Green building encompasses the entire construction process from inception to construction to eventual demolition, and includes building products, functionality, and maintenance.

LUMIFLON Based Coatings Widen Architectural Color Palette

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, Korea Konkuk University Art College, Photo Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America
Since its creation in 1982, fluororesin paints based on LUMIFLON have been produced by manufacturers around the world and applied to thousands of architectural structures. As the first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer for coatings to be cured at room temperature, LUMIFLON based coatings have color vibrancy not obtainable with PVDF technology. Due to the finishes’ crystal clear quality, LUMIFLON produces a brighter, cleaner range of colors than its PVDF counterpart.