Decorative and industrial paint formulas cover texture paint, enamel, epoxy and PU. Each has its own structure of binder, pigment, filler and additives, and some are two-pack systems that need a mix ratio.
Here you will find the logic of each formula for new technologists and owners. Exact percentages are set for your product through formulation consultancy.
We tune formulas with you for your raw materials, grade and climate, and support your lab trials and scale-up to plant batches. IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service) develops and transfers formulations, and supports industrial paint formulas from lab trials to plant batches.
Formula range for Decorative & Industrial Formulas
The range below groups formulas by product type. Each formula page explains grades, raw material groups and quality targets.
Formula pages in this group cover: Texture, enamel, epoxy and PU formulas.
Product Types
Raw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for texture paint.
Read more →Decorative & Industrial FormulasEnamel Paint FormulaRaw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for enamel paint.
Read more →Decorative & Industrial FormulasEpoxy Paint FormulaRaw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for epoxy paint.
Read more →Decorative & Industrial FormulasPU Paint FormulaRaw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for PU paint.
Read more →Applications of Decorative & Industrial Formulas
These formulas serve different end uses, so the right one depends on surface, finish and price point.
Performance Grades
Grades differ in resin type, pigment quality and filler, and so in durability and finish.
Raw material groups for Decorative & Industrial Formulas
Formulas in this group draw on the same raw material families. The quality and cost of these inputs set the quality and cost of the paint.
Raw material groups used in decorative and industrial formulas:
acrylic emulsion
sand, marble dust
thickener, defoamer, preservative
alkyd or modified resin
titanium dioxide and colour pigments
minimal
driers, anti-skinning, wetting agents
Quality targets for Decorative & Industrial Formulas
Targets to meet in decorative and industrial formulas:
Quality Targets
- Uniform texture
- No settling of aggregate
- Good adhesion
- Weather resistance for exterior use
- Consistent shade
- High gloss
- Smooth, defect-free film
- Controlled drying time
Cost Targets
Cost targets are set by resin choice, since resin is the largest cost item. Over-specifying the resin raises cost without need.
Exact percentages are set with you, after we review your raw materials, grade and standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is decorative paint formulation?
It is the design of paints and textures that give walls a decorative finish.
What is an enamel epoxy PU formula?
Enamel uses alkyd resin, pigment, solvent and driers. Epoxy and PU are two-pack: a base and a hardener that cure when mixed.
What are coating formulation basics?
Binder forms the film, pigment gives colour and protection, solvents or water carry the paint, and additives control behaviour.
What is an industrial paint formula for epoxy and PU?
A base with resin or polyol and pigment, and a hardener, packed as a kit with a set mix ratio.
What is texture and enamel paint formulation?
Texture uses acrylic binder, aggregate and thickener. Enamel uses alkyd resin, pigment, solvent and driers.
How to formulate industrial coatings?
Choose the resin system for the use, set pigment and filler levels, trial the formula and test performance.
Can you help develop one?
Yes. See formulation consultancy.
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