Antimicrobial coatings are surface coverings containing an active ingredient that makes them effective against bacterial and fungal growth. Antimicrobial coatings could include solvent, water-based, liquid, or powder coatings.
Coatings and paints containing Envirotherm Solutions antimicrobial technology help keep products and surfaces cleaner by inhibiting the growth of microbes. Our customized chemistries are incorporated into coatings at the point of manufacture to provide ongoing product protection against a broad spectrum of bacteria, mold, and mildew. The result is a coating that can enhance finished products and surfaces with proactive protection and an extended functional lifetime.
What Are the Different Types of Antimicrobial Coatings?
Surface Protectants
Typically used in industrial or commercial settings, these coatings focus on material protection. Antimicrobial surface coatings enhance the durability of surfaces and can include features like scratch and fingerprint resistance and protection against rust and oxidation.
Decorative Paints & Lacquers
These coatings are used across a variety of environments and products from drywall and building materials to appliances and furniture. Antimicrobial paints are often selected for spaces that are prone to moisture like bathrooms or laundry rooms to help prevent the growth of mold and mildew.