Architectural Metal Coatings

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Leadership in Architectural Metal Protection

Since 1967 with the launch of groundbreaking PPG DURANAR® coatings, PPG has continued to pioneer innovations that redefine the protection, design and performance of architectural metal. 

Our portfolio of liquid and powder technologies are engineered for both interior and exterior applications, from residential and commercial structures to monumental architectural landmarks.  Available in a range of chemistries including PVDF, FEVE, acrylic, polyester and SMP formulations, our metal coatings come in an extensive library of colors, versatile textures and with advanced cooling and color-shifting pigments. 

PPG coil, extrusion and field-applied metal coatings (add the links here) are backed by our incomparable technical support, comprehensive color capabilities and a commitment to developing next-generation coatings that are not only more sustainable, but more durable and beautiful. 

Coil Coatings
PPG is a global provider of coil coatings for building and architectural applications. Chemically inert, our pre-painted metal solutions offer flexibility, hardness and robust protection against UV rays, chemicals, abrasions and humidity. 

Extrusion Coatings
For more than 55 years, PPG’s spray-applied aluminum extrusion coatings have consistently set the industry benchmark for durability.  This high-performance protection, coupled with our extensive library of customizable colors, gloss levels, textures and special effects, make PPG extrusion coatings among the most specified in the world. 

Field-Applied & Touch-Ups
PPG engineers air-dry products for touch-ups, repair, and restoration of factory-applied coil and extrusion painted metal surfaces. Our one- component air dry fluoropolymer system is engineered to work with FGIA/AAMA 2605 high-performance coatings, can be formulated in a wide range of glosses, solid colors, mica and metallic shades and can be conveniently applied in the field with brush, pen or spray.

Learn with PPG

PPG offers several courses for AIA continuing education credits. Email ppgmetalcoatings@ppg.com for details.

Meet our architectural specifications team:

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Where to find us

DateExhibitionLocation
CSI Master Specifiers Retreat February 11-13Colorado Springs 
FGIA Annual SummitMarch 2-5Huntington Beach, CA
AEC (Aluminum Extruders Council)  Annual MeetingMarch 17Hilton Head, SC
Zak World of Facades  March 19Washington DC 
FacadesMarch 26-27New York City 
FacadesJune 4Toronto, ON 
AIAJune 10-13San Diego 
FacadesJuly 23Boston
Zak World of FacadesSeptember 17Dallas 
GlassbuildSeptember 23-25Las Vegas
METALCONOctober 7-9Orlando 
Zak World of FacadesOctober 14New York City
FacadesNovember 5-6Los Angeles
Zak World of Facades November 18San Francisco

Resources

Color Cards
Color Cards
PPG helps to make the color selection process quicker and easier with downloadable color cards, unrivaled color matching and custom color formulation services.
Extrusion Color Collection
PPG offers one of the industry's largest color collections for extrusion coatings. Select a color from the selection and immerse yourself in a variety of hues that have been specifically curated to enhance your next project.
Certified, Authorized, Approved Applicators
Certified, Authorized, Approved Applicators
To ensure the highest quality application of our coil and extrusion coatings, PPG works with applicators to operate in accordance with PPG specifications and recommendations.
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Certificates of Analysis - Duranar Coil and Extrusion
Downloadable PPG Certificates of Analysis for factory-applied pre-painted metal provide comprehensive information on testing, quality, safety and compliance with established industry standards.

Industries

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Extrusion Coatings
Trusted by architects and building component manufacturers, PPG's aluminum extrusion coatings deliver exceptional corrosion protection, lasting durability and enduring beauty with a full portfolio of customized finishes, colors, gloss levels and special effects.
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Coil Coatings
PPG coil coatings strike a perfect balance of beauty and protection. From metal roofing and wall panels to HVAC equipment, from transportation to general industrial products, our coatings are engineered to withstand the most rigorous residential, commercial and industrial settings, as well as certain severe environmental conditions.
Field-Applied Coatings
PPG’s DURANAR® ADS (Air-Dry System) coatings offer the proven durability of factory-applied fluoropolymer coatings with the flexibility of on-site application. Duranar ADS enables the renewal of weathered curtain walls, window frames and metal facades without costly panel replacement using a variety of application methods, including brush, roller or spray.

Featured Products - Liquid and powder

DURANAR® Extrusion Coatings
Duranar coatings demonstrate exceptional resistance to color fade, acid rain, ultraviolet rays, chipping and peeling when applied by an approved applicator, meeting and often exceeding FGIA/AAMA 2605 specifications, the industry benchmark for performance of coatings on aluminum building products.
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DURANAR® PVDF Coil Coatings
Duranar liquid extrusion and coil coatings are available in a vibrant palette of solid, metallic and mica formulations that add exceptional durability to architectural metals. One of the most trusted architectural products, these coatings have protected buildings of distinction around the world for over 50 years.
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CORAFLON® Platinum Powder
A new, innovative addition to PPG’s world-class fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural extrusions and sheet aluminum. Coraflon Platinum powder coating is a one-coat fluoropolymer that meets FGIA/AAMA 2605 specifications and is available in a wide range of colors, glosses, micas and metallics
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DURANAR® ADS Liquid
A one-component, solvent-based, air-dry fluoropolymer finish for touch up and repair of factory applied coil and extrusion finishes, such as DURANAR® PVDF coatings. Duranar Ads can be used over properly prepared, painted or bare, aluminum and steel building components with performance characteristics comparable to factory-applied PVDF finishes. Spray or pen application recommended.