LUMIFLON Resins Dominate The Architectural Protective Coatings Market

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LUMIFLON has been a leader in the architecture market of the coatings industry for over 25 years due to the resins’ ability to be used on a variety of architectural substrates including steel, aluminum, fiberglass, zinc, copper, construction plastics, recycled plastics, glass, and concrete, When applied to metal composite panels, FEVE resins are the primary choice for architects seeking a wide range of bright colors with higher gloss capabilities.

LUMIFLON Solvent Grade Resins Illuminate Hollywood Water Tower

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Constructed in 1955, the ten legged tank has endured a challenging coastal environment consisting of elevated temperatures, ultraviolet (UV) light intensity, and unwavering humidity. The trio of harsh conditions caused delamination of the clear coat finish in areas, and necessitated frequent maintenance. In 2011, a plan was launched to resurface the tank and transform it into a colorful sea-life mural honoring the region’s significant sea turtle population.

LUMIFLON Resins Used On Exterior Panels of Burj Al Arab Hotel

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin, Burj Al Arab, Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, 1
The benefits of LUMIFLON resins are their superior durability, weatherability and longevity. In every market, the fluoropolymer’s durability prevents corrosion from water, oxygen and chloride, making it the ideal coating for exteriors and facades. What is unique about aquatecture, or water-based architecture, is its incorporation of both the architectural and the marine markets.

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin Used to Restore Metal Roof Degradation

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The standing seam metal roof of the Wolfe Residence, located in Crested Butte, Colorado had suffered severe degradation resulting in the peeling of the factory finish down to the galvanized substrate. The damage occurred at an accelerated rate due to the excessive snow and ice loads experienced at the 7,000-foot elevation of the Rocky Mountains. As a result, the roof’s integrity was undermined.

LUMIFLON FEVE Resin Brightens Chicago’s CNA Center

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The CNA Center was designed by the firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, and completed in 1971. The CNA Center’s custom finish, “CNA Red” has transformed the 44-story building into an iconic feature of Chicago’s skyline. Located at 333 South Wabash Avenue, the CNA Center received its distinctive red finish, which was chosen to mirror the hue of the setting sun, in 2009.