Does the decreasing VOC levels and the increasing restrictions mean lower profits for the coating contractor? Not necessarily. Today, there are new very low VOC, and even zero VOC, coatings that meet performance standards of the more traditional coatings with which we are accustom to using. These new technologies can also provide an opportunity to utilize different surface preparation methods which can save both time and money and can present a substantial benefit to both the coating contractor and the owner.

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