Abstract: A siloxane-modified latex binder includes a polymerization product of a monomer or a mixture of monomers for producing a latex polymer and a non-hydrolyzable siloxane. The non-hydrolyzable siloxane is represented by Formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, —O-alkyl, —OH, —S-alkyl, —SH, amino, amido, epoxy, carboxyl, acrylate, (meth)acrylate, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkalyl, polyether, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and n is an integer from 0 to about 300; provided that at least one of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 is an alkenyl or alkynyl.

Abstract: A thin highly-open fabric or sleeve is placed over a paint roller cover, allowing the flow of paint in and out of the roller cover and smoother paint films.

Abstract: A siloxane-modified latex binder includes a polymerization product of a monomer or a mixture of monomers for producing a latex polymer and a non-hydrolyzable siloxane. The non-hydrolyzable siloxane is represented by Formula (I) : wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, —O-alkyl, —OH, —S-alkyl, —SH, amino, amido, epoxy, carboxyl, acrylate, (meth)acrylate, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkalyl, polyether, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and n is an integer from 0 to about 300; provided that at least one of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 is an alkenyl or alkynyl.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous architectural composition comprising a low Tg (less than about ?10° C. and higher than about ?50° C.) acrylic emulsion polymer with at least one cross-linkable moiety, and solid polyutherane (PU) or polybutylacrylate microspheres having a mean weight diameter of less than about 40 microns and a Tg of less than about 0° C., wherein the solid PU spheres make up about 10% to about 20% by weight of the composition. The solid acrylic polymer without water and the PU spheres make up about 30% to about 40% by weight of the aqueous composition. A dried paint film formed by the inventive aqueous architectural composition can withstand at least about 500 cycles on the scrub test, and a gloss value at 60° of less than about 2.5 GU.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous architectural composition comprising a low Tg (less than about ?10° C. and higher than about ?50° C.) acrylic emulsion polymer with at least one cross-linkable moiety, and solid polyutherane (PU) or polybutylacrylate microspheres having a mean weight diameter of less than about 40 microns and a Tg of less than about 0° C., wherein the solid PU spheres make up about 10% to about 20% by weight of the composition. The solid acrylic polymer without water and the PU spheres make up about 30% to about 40% by weight of the aqueous composition. A dried paint film formed by the inventive aqueous architectural composition can withstand at least about 500 cycles on the scrub test, and a gloss value at 60° of less than about 2.5 GU.

Abstract: The architectural compositions, such as paints and stains, include an additive comprising a plurality of latex particles added to an existing mixture of opacifying pigments and a film-forming binder as an admixture. Each latex particle is made from a latex polymer copolymerized with a polymerizable surfactant. The latex polymer is a non-film forming polymer at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hybrid latex polymer composition with one or more hydrophobic compound which is a solid or has a 50% distillation temperature of at least 200° C. and one or more matrix polymer, wherein the hydrophobic compound is entrapped in the structure of the matrix polymer. Further, the invention is a method of improving resistance to water staining and color rub-off in latex paints by including a hybrid latex polymer.

Abstract: The architectural compositions, such as paints and stains, include an additive comprising a plurality of latex particles added to an existing mixture of opacifying pigments and a film-forming binder as an admixture. Each latex particle is made from a latex polymer copolymerized with a polymerizable surfactant. The latex polymer is a non-film forming polymer at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latex composition containing polymer particles that are polymerized in at least two stages including a first phase polymer having a relatively high molecular weight and a relatively high glass transition temperature, and a second phase polymer having a relatively low molecular weight, a relatively high glass transition temperature, and polymerized from constituent monomers that include a crosslinkable monomer. Paint compositions and architectural coatings containing the latex composition according to the invention are also described herein, as well as substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hybrid latex polymer composition with one or more hydrophobic compound which is a solid or has a 50% distillation temperature of at least 200° C. and one or more matrix polymer, wherein the hydrophobic compound is entrapped in the structure of the matrix polymer. Further, the invention is a method of improving resistance to water staining and color rub-off in latex paints by including a hybrid latex polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition containing a polymer blend dispersion including: a first polymer having a relatively low molecular weight and a relatively low glass transition temperature and comprising a self-crosslinking monomer; and a second polymer having a relatively high molecular weight and a relatively high glass transition temperature. Latex paint compositions and architectural coatings containing the coating composition according to the invention are also described herein, as well as substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: The invention is related to glossy, low- or zero-VOC aqueous paint compositions, comprising water based latex polymer, a hiding pigment, at least one low-VOC coalescence aid having a volatile organic content of less than 50 g/L, and a second inorganic pigment with particle size ranging from about 1 to 100 nanometers. The paint composition gives good block resistance and mechanical strength and can be adopted for paints with at least glossy and semi-gloss finishes.

Abstract: Paint systems, in accordance with exemplary embodiments, of the present invention include a foundation base component and a top coat component. The foundation base component is tinted to match the top coat component to provide both the desired amount of hiding of colors or markings on the substrate to which the paint system is applied, and to enhance the brightness and hue of the color of the paint system. Furthermore, in another innovative aspect of the present invention, the foundation base component comprises at least one low molecular weight polymer that undergoes self-crosslinking at ambient conditions during and after paint drying. The low molecular weight polymer penetrates various substrates, including chalky surfaces, to provide improved adhesion. Moreover, because the low molecular weight polymer is self-crosslinking at ambient conditions, the polymer enhances the performance of dried paints, including improving mechanical strength, tannin block properties, and weatherability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition containing a polymer blend dispersion including: a first polymer having a relatively low molecular weight and a relatively low glass transition temperature and comprising a self-crosslinking monomer; and a second polymer having a relatively high molecular weight and a relatively high glass transition temperature. Latex paint compositions and architectural coatings containing the coating composition according to the invention are also described herein, as well as substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latex composition containing polymer particles that are polymerized in at least two stages including a first phase polymer having a relatively high molecular weight and a relatively high glass transition temperature, and a second phase polymer having a relatively low molecular weight, a relatively high glass transition temperature, and polymerized from constituent monomers that include a crosslinkable monomer. Paint compositions and architectural coatings containing the latex composition according to the invention are also described herein, as well as substrates coated therewith.