Functional Pearlescent Pigment Factory

Why can adding functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings improve the wear resistance and durability of floors?
There are several main reasons why adding functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings can improve the wear resistance and durability of floors:
Enhance the hardness of the coating: Metal oxides or other special particles commonly used in functional pearlescent pigments, such as titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, etc., have a certain hardness and wear resistance. When these pigments are evenly distributed and fixed in the coating matrix, they can form a hard protective layer on the surface of the coating, effectively resisting daily wear and friction.
Reduce surface wear: Functional pearlescent pigments can make the floor surface harder and smoother, reducing surface wear caused by friction or stepping on objects. This hard protective layer can effectively extend the service life of the floor.
Improve wear resistance: The addition of pearlescent pigments not only improves the appearance of the floor, but also increases its overall wear resistance. Especially in high-traffic areas, such as walkways, halls or restaurants in commercial buildings, wear resistance is an important feature that must be considered in floor coatings.
Aesthetic effect and long-term stability: Functional pearlescent pigments can give the floor surface a unique gloss and three-dimensional feel, which is not only beautiful but also has long-term color stability. This long-lasting appearance effect is not only pleasing, but also enhances the overall value and sustainability of the floor.

How to add functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings?
Adding functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings is a complex process involving materials science, chemical engineering and application technology. The addition of pearlescent pigments can not only enhance the visual appeal of floor coatings, but also improve their surface texture and durability. This article will explore in detail how to add functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings, including key points in pigment selection, addition amount, mixing process and testing methods.
Pigment type: Functional pearlescent pigments are usually flakes or particles made of metal oxides (such as titanium dioxide, iron oxide). These pigments present a unique pearlescent effect through the interference effect of light, so it is crucial to choose the right type of pigment for floor coatings.
Durability: Floors are surfaces that are often worn and stepped on, so the pigment must be durable enough to maintain its color and effect for a long time and not easily fade or damage.
Chemical compatibility: The compatibility of the pigment with the base material and other additives in the floor coating is also one of the considerations to avoid possible compatibility problems that lead to coating performance degradation or stability problems.
Determination of the amount of addition: The amount of functional pearlescent pigment added is one of the key operating steps. The recommended addition amount is usually 1-5% by weight of the entire coating formulation. Adding too much may affect the transparency and coating performance of the coating, while adding too little may not achieve the desired visual effect. When determining the addition amount, small-scale trials and sample preparation can be used to test the effects at different addition amounts. This can help find the optimal addition amount to balance the visual effect and the physical properties of the coating.
Pretreatment and mixing of pearlescent pigments: Before adding functional pearlescent pigments to floor coatings, the pigments usually need to be pretreated and premixed. The pretreatment steps may include:
Dispersion treatment: The pigment may exist in the form of powder or gel and needs to be dispersed in the solvent or base material through an appropriate dispersant to ensure that the pigment particles are evenly dispersed and avoid the formation of lumps or precipitation.
Premixing: Gradually add the dispersed pigment to the base material of the floor coating and mix it using appropriate stirring equipment (such as a high-speed stirrer or a high-shear stirrer). The mixing process requires sufficient time and energy to ensure that the pigment is evenly dispersed in the coating to ensure the consistency and stability of the final coating.
Testing and evaluation of coatings: Mixed coating samples need to be rigorously tested and evaluated to ensure that they meet design requirements and market needs. The test covers aspects such as evaluating the pearlescent effect, uniformity and transparency of the coating. Including wear resistance, stain resistance, scratch resistance, etc., to ensure the durability and practicality of the coating after adding pearlescent pigments.
Production batch production: Once the appropriate formula and addition process are determined and the necessary tests and evaluations are passed, batch production of floor coatings can begin. During the production process, each step should be strictly controlled to ensure the consistency and quality stability of each batch of coatings.