A Recipe for Success
Paint is comprised of four principal ingredients: pigment, solvent, additives, and resin.
Pigment changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as a result of wavelength-selective absorption.
Solvents provide a vehicle for the pigment and binder to get from the can onto the surface.
Additives provide additional property enhancements to enhance certain aspects of the paint.
Resin binds all the components together.
Exploring the beauty of Kynar coatings.
Ever see a building’s coating beginning to fade, chalk, crack, or show dirt and mildew? Over time, sunlight, air and water will break down any construction material. It’s just how it goes. But thanks to one of nature’s strongest chemical bonds—the carbon chlorine bond—a coating doesn’t have to degrade over time.
That’s the secret of Kynar 500® FSF® PVDF resin. Technically speaking, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic fluoropolymer. But that’s a mouthful, so we’ll call it a resin. Introduced in 1965, Kynar combines high mechanical strength with good processability. It’s the reason iconic buildings from the Sydney Opera House in Australia to the Empire State Building in New York don’t need to be recoated every few years, which would end up costing millions.
The primary function of resin is to act as the “glue” in a paint formulation, binding all different the components together. Once applied and dry, all you see is a nice finish, but the chemistry of the coating is the magic that keeps that exterior looking great for a long time.
Layered to Last
Every square inch of Vesta Steel Siding® and TruCedar® Siding is protected by CarbonTech90™—a galvanization process that applies an anti-corrosive zinc barrier—and then finished with a Kynar 500® paint system for extra durability.
Many paints undergo a chemical reaction while curing to form a protective surface— including those with Kynar as its resin.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
Longevity
Kynar coatings have a proven track record of long-term durability and performance, with many applications lasting for decades without significant degradation.
UV Resistance & Color Stability
Kynar resists UV degradation, which helps maintain the color and appearance of coated surfaces over time, even in harsh outdoor environments with intense sunlight exposure.
Weatherability
Kynar coatings provide excellent resistance to weathering, including rain, snow, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. They are also resistant to corrosion, mold, mildew, and chemical exposure.
Environmental Sustainability
Kynar coatings are considered environmentally friendly due to their long lifespan, minimal maintenance requirements, and recyclability. They also contribute to energy efficiency by reflecting solar heat, which can help reduce cooling costs.
For these reasons and more, Kynar has become a preferred choice for architects, building owners, and contractors seeking high-quality, long-lasting coating solutions.
COATINGS KEEP ADVANCING
Advances in paint chemistry continue to drive innovation in the coatings industry, leading to the development of increasingly durable, sustainable, and versatile paint products. It’s anyone’s guess what coatings will look like in the next 5 or 10 years. All we know is that materials painted with Kynar today will still look good once that time comes.
Enduring Color, Born to Last
Love rich colors? Deep, rich, and realistic colors last thanks to the Vesta Steel Siding® Kynar® PVDF Fluoropolymer coating. Kynar is superior at effectively reflecting the hot, harmful rays of the sun to prevent fading and chalking plus forms a thick film barrier that provides resistance against wear and chips. At Quality Edge® we’ve designed an investment you can count on with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
A Space-Grade Solution
Kynar has been used in aerospace applications and has received approval from NASA for use in various spacecraft components. Its exceptional durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions make it suitable for demanding aerospace environments. So you can imagine how well it performs on a home.
Top Rated Resins
Kynar paint resin delivers long-term durability that is unparalleled
in the industry. Here’s how different solutions stack up:
Polyester
Generic polymer system with limited weather performance. Can achieve
a wide variety of colors because of the organic pigments used.
SMP (Silicone Modified Polyester)
A blend of polyester and silicone intermediates. Silicone acts to improve
the gloss retention and weather resistance of polyester coatings.
Kynar 500® (70% PVDF)
The current state-of-the-art coating features one of the strongest chemical
bonds known. A slippery finish that enables pollutants to wash away.
RATING: + LOW | ++++ HIGH
