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AMFP Chicago Special Event: Changing the Way You Think About Paint
Changing the Way You Think About Paint
Specifying the Right Paint for Every Project
A new AIA and IDCEC approved, HSW Learning Unit offered by the leading manufacturer of specialty paint finishes. There are a host of unique paint options available. What are the differences between them? This course clearly defines options available and provides insight on specifying the right paint for every project. Afterwards, specifiers can make confident paint decisions based on durability, cleanability, aesthetics, sustainability, color, budget, building wellness, application restraints, occupants’ health, and get their clients the best return on their paint investment.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the different types and properties of paint.
- Advantages/disadvantages of different types of resins.
- Why pigments can affect a building’s health and project longevity.
- Environmental advantages to selecting more durable paint products.
- Why exterior paints can cause health issues when used in confined spaces
- Learn about VOC levels in paint and their importance to occupants’ health, LEED and SCAQMD.
- Focus on environmental and health attributes of paint vs. wallcovering or tile.
- No vinyl or PVC in water-based paints.
- Sustainable, requires no hazardous removal or material added to landfills.
- More permeable, allowing walls to breathe and decreasing mold build up.
- On remodels certain paints can coat/refresh existing built-in features like cabinets, elevators, trims or tile reducing building materials added to landfills.
- Learn to match the right paint to the right project based on several influencing factors like UV exposure, high humidity, high traffic, cleanability, occupancy, new construction, LEED compatibility, etc.
- Understanding color issues with paint.
- Assessing the importance of priming and selecting the right primer for different substrates.
- Intro to different application processes and spray equipment.
- Which best meet clean air standards?
- Which are most appropriate for occupied spaces or Healthcare projects?
- Which could offer the lowest labor investment?
- Keeping painted surfaces clean during a pandemic age.
- Why all paints are not equal when it comes to cleanability.
- EPA List N, other cleaning agents and their effect on paint.
- Assessing common paint issues that occur during and after application.
- Getting a solid return on your paint investment.
- Analyzing upfront material costs vs. long-term cost of ownership.