Across the SPECTRUM
Spray paints for an array of purposes boost the market…
Ava Caridad, Editorial Director
According to market research firm
14 Spray October 2018
Euromonitor International, Home
Paint sales (only paint sales through
retail channels to consumers; not “House Paint”) came to $10.62
billion in 2017, a 2.3% increase over $10.38 billion in 2016.
This can be further broken down into two categories: Lacquer
& Varnish (almost $1.65 billion in 2017) and Decorative Paint
(almost $9 billion) in 2017.
According to the Household & Commercial Products Association
(HCPA), 487,022,786 aerosol paints and finishes were filled
in the U.S. in 2017. Paints, Primers & Varnishes accounted for
93.13% of these fillings, with Other Related Products making up
the rest.
Do it yourself!
Current trends in home decorating, according to www.lookdecoratedlife.
com, include bright colors, gold painted trim, the reclaimed
wood look, different furniture pieces painted all the same color,
flat matte finishes and distressed
furniture. With so many options in
color, finish and surface adherence,
do-it-yourself (DIY) home decoration,
repair and touch-ups are easier (and
more cost-effective) than ever.
No need to call in the professionals
with the new Bond Cover Touch-Up
Paint from Dy-Mark, an acrylic-based,
durable exterior satin finish coating.
It has been specially formulated for
the maintenance and repair of pre-painted
metal surfaces. It is suitable for touch-ups
on fences, gutters, fascia, downpipes, gates,
window frames and roller doors. Bond Cover is
quick drying and comes in a range of 22 colors,
including Manor Red, Cottage Green and
Monument (pictured). The valve and actuator
are from Precision Global.
New Rust-Oleum Turbo Spray System
delivers paint quickly with professional results.
It has super-sized fan tips that spray paint four
times wider and four times faster than traditional
spray paint, making the project quicker
and easier to complete. With its 10" wide fan
spray, Turbo delivers professional spray equipment
results without the mess associated with
pouring, measuring, thinning or cleanup. The
oversized 24oz. can is suitable for large projects such as sheds, patio
furniture, retaining walls, entry and garage doors and trailers.
Krylon Fusion All-in-One Paint + Primer has an on-trend color
palette in Metallic, Textured and Hammered. It offers enhanced
adhesion and coverage, maximum rust protection and no sanding