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Paints, Inks and Coatings
Advancing the industry with paints, inks & coatings
Formulators in paints, inks and coatings seek advanced material technologies that enhance aesthetics, paint performance, and durability—while meeting evolving sustainability standards. With a broad portfolio of high-performance coating materials and decades of formulation expertise, Dow delivers targeted solutions for specific applications and market needs.
Key Markets
Exterior architectural coatings
Our exterior coating materials provide long-term protection against environmental stressors while improving application efficiency and visual appeal. Discover how our advanced technologies address evolving performance and sustainability needs in wall and trim paint formulations.
Interior architectural coatings
Our materials for interior wall and trim paints support lasting durability, sheen versatility, fewer coats, and easy application. Learn how we continue to advance innovation with hidden features like bio-carbon content incorporation, reduced product carbon footprint, low-VOC, formaldehyde abatement, and TiO2 reduction.
Industrial coatings
Our acrylic resins help create 1K and 2K industrial coatings for many uses: direct-to-metal coatings for steel and concrete, rail car protection, DIY metal finishes, and high durability exterior building finishes. These water- and solvent-based resins deliver strong results for both on-site and factory applications.
Specialty architectural coatings
Our resins for specialty coatings are made to fit your needs—whether you want high gloss, high performing primers, excellent adhesion to concrete, or a long-lasting exterior wood stain. We focus on creating products that meet the specific needs of these demanding applications.
Our commitment to sustainability
Resources
Learn more about Dow’s binder products for exterior wall formulations.
Learn more about ACRYSOL™ Rheology Modifiers with our product solutions guide.
Learn about plant-based acrylic emulsions that can help meet consumer expectations.
Learn about Dow’s specialty products for gloss paints, primers, wood stains, and masonry coatings.
Learn how you can get more from your paint with our TAMOL™ Dispersants products.
A selection guide to help choose the optimal coating or ink additive for your unique formulation.
Explore our award-winning technologies
Dow Achieves ISCC PLUS
Dow’s Deer Park acrylates site earned ISCC PLUS, supporting bio-based and waste feedstocks with mass-balance tracking.
Dow Wins Silver 2025 Edison Award
Dow’s AI imaging solution won Silver, turning coatings “look and feel” into consistent, measurable performance data.
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