According to the National Retail Federation, do-it-yourself (DIY) retailers fared well
in the lockdowns during the COVID-19 crisis in the earlier part of 2020 as there
was a renewed interest in projects around the home. Big Box DIY retailers noted
strong sales of paint, cleaning supplies, home appliances and other merchandise
for DIY projects. As U.S. consumers had fewer outbound activities during the warm-weather
months, they focused increasingly on home repair, beautification and crafting projects, many of
those requiring spray paints and coatings.
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Even before the pandemic hit, sales of decorative paints
were on the rise. Marketing research firm Euromonitor International
reported that global sales of decorative paints,
including spray paints, were at almost $39.41 billion in
2019—a 6.4% increase over 2018, which saw sales of more
than $37.04 billion.
In the U.S., Euromonitor reported sales of decorative
paints rose by 4.8%, from almost $9.75 billion in 2018 to
more than $10.21 billion in 2019.
Speaking strictly of spray paints, the Household &
Commercial Product Association (HCPA) noted that the
U.S. Aerosol Paints & Finishes category saw a more than
1.42% increase in 2019, with more than 463.5 million
filled over the almost 457 million filled in 2018.
Home Sweet Home
As consumers focus on home improvements in 2020,
there have been no shortage of aerosol products to make
the jobs much easier and faster. For repairing the texture
of damaged interior walls and ceilings, Zinsser Knockdown
Wall Texture Aerosol provides a quick and easy solution.
The spray is ready-to-use and available in both light
and heavy finishes to blend with most existing knockdown
textures. It offers a fast drying time, no-clog guarantee and
ultimate control. It is available in Bright White in both
Fine and Medium sprays.
Zinsser Popcorn Ceiling Aerosol repairs damaged popcorn
ceilings or adds a popcorn effect to accent ceilings
and liven up rooms. The product is ready-to-use and sprays
vertically to easily apply to ceilings.
Zinsser Orange Peel Wall Texture Aerosol is available
in both water-based and oil-based varieties. It dries quickly
and is available in both Fine and Medium finishes to
blend with existing orange peel textures.
Ronseal Quick Drying Stain Block aerosol permanently
stops household stains from showing through paint. It
blocks almost any discoloring, including crayon,
red wine and dirt with only two to three coats.
Clean up is minimal as there’s no need for
brushes.
Hycote Graphene Anti Corrosion Primer
has been specifically formulated to resist corrosion
and provide advanced
adhesion to primed surfaces.
Its zinc-free formula offers not
only protection, but compatibility
with the latest generation
of water-based refinishing
paints as well as traditional
solvent-based coatings. It can
be used on all types of conventional
metallic surfaces, as
well as most synthetic paints,
surface coatings and rigid
plastics. The product was
a runner-up in the British
Aerosol Manufacturer’s Association
(BAMA) Aerosol of
the Year Awards in 2019.
The Great Outdoors
Don’t forget the deck, the most important
part of the home for nine months out of
the year. To protect decks, tree-houses and
gazebos, Australian Timber Oil Aerosol
for exterior wood surfaces is available in
four popular colors—Natural, Honey Teak,
Mahogany Flame and Jarrah Brown. The
sprays help finish staining projects faster
and are suitable for small projects such as
spindles, lattice and hard-to-reach spots. Fortified
with three premium oils, the product
penetrates even dense exotic hardwoods and
offers strong sun and moisture protection.
Seymour of Sycamore Pristine Green
Grass & Shrub Renew helps restore a lush
green look to lawns, turf and shrubs. The fastdrying
marking paint covers up brown spots
while still allowing the existing foliage to grow.
It won’t harm plants or grass and doesn’t wash
away with rain or irrigation.
SunGuard UV Protectant spray helps extend
the life of all types of outdoor décor. The strong
UV inhibitors protect against fading, peeling
and cracking with a clear finish. SunGuard is