What is an antimicrobial coating?
An antimicrobial coating is a surface covering containing an active ingredient that makes it effective against bacterial and fungal growth. Antimicrobial coatings could include solvent, water-based, liquid, or powder coatings.
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 durability of surfaces and can include features like scratch and fingerprint resistance and protection against rust and oxidation.
Taubmans: Decorative Paints
Taubmans PPG partners with Microban to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial technology into its range of Easycoat decorative paints.
Everbrite: Protective Coatings
Everbrite offers a clear protective coating that features built-in Microban technology for an added level of resistance to microbial growth.
Sherwin-Williams: Finishes
Sherwin-Williams engineer paints and coatings for powders, wood, plastics, electronics, and more featuring built-in Microban technology.
Proven technologies
SilverShield® is a range of silver-based antibacterial technologies for coatings. The proven formulations eliminate up to 99.9% of bacterial growth.
LapisShield™ is a heavy-metal-free antimicrobial technology that offers improved quality and stability for water-based coating systems.
Coming from chemistry inspired by nature, Ascera™ is a sustainable antibacterial technology designed for solvent-based coating systems.
Key benefits
Active 24/7
Microban technology is a cost-effective solution that remains active for your coating product's expected lifetime. It will not leach out of the coating.
Antibacterial*
Coatings treated with Microban technology are resistant to bacterial growth 24/7. This makes them perfect for use on surfaces in hygiene-critical environments.
Antifungal*
Coatings containing Microban technology will resist the growth of unsightly mold and mildew, making them ideal for use in moist or humid environments.
Extended lifespan
Microban technology has been proven to prolong the shelf-life of coatings. This ensures the product remains usable and stink-free for longer.
Safe to use
Microban protection has undergone extensive independent laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use in a plethora of coating products.
Tried & trusted
Microban technologies are used and trusted by some of the world's leading coating manufacturers, including Taubmans (PPG) and Sherwin-Williams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an antimicrobial coating?
An antimicrobial coating is a surface covering containing an active ingredient that makes them effective against bacterial and fungal growth.
What are the different types of antimicrobial coatings?
Different types of antimicrobial coatings include surface protectants, decorative paints and lacquers.
How do you create an antimicrobial coating?
Antimicrobial technology is blended into thermoplastic, thermosetting, or other cross-linked or cured paints & coatings at the stage of manufacture.