Aexcel's specially engineered traffic paints hold up in even the harshest environments, from Florida’s hot asphalt parking lots to Alaska’s frigid roadways. To address our customers’ diverse needs, we offer both oil- and water-based high-grade traffic paints to suit a variety of environmental conditions. Most of our traffic paints result from the custom product development and formulations of our long-term customers.
Here, you'll learn more about the high-quality street marking paint products we offer, their benefits, and common applications.
Oil- and water-based traffic paints offer unique advantages in certain applications.
Solvent- or oil-based traffic paints consist of multiple chemicals that, when mixed, develop into solvents. Many traffic and line striping applications tend to use petroleum-based oil paints, while other paints contain organic oils.
Oil-based traffic paints are water-repellant when wet. These paints work well in locations with high humidity levels, and they must be cleaned up using mineral spirits, toluene, or other solvent thinners. Since the oil in oil-based paints does not freeze, many construction companies and municipal crews prefer to use solvent-based paints on parking lots and roadways in areas that experience freezing temperatures.
Water-based traffic paints, also called acrylic or latex paints, are more environmentally sustainable alternatives to oil-based paints. These paint materials consist of various surfactant-dispersed synthetic pigments and resins, culminating in minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and less environmental impact than solvent-based paints.
Water-based traffic paints dry as the water in the paint evaporates. These paints contain minimal levels of solvents, which allow the acrylic or latex resin to coalesce as the water dries.
There are many uses for oil- and water-based traffic paints, including:
Looking for high-quality solvent-based or waterborne paints? We offer multiple types of paints for traffic and zone markings, providing you with the solution you need for long-lasting results. For more information about our high-quality traffic paints and other products, contact us today to connect with a member of our team.
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