Technical Bulletins

Vista Paint Technical Bulletins are educational resources designed to help consumers and painting professionals better understand common paint and coatings topics. They provide practical guidance on paint selection, surface preparation, application, appearance, performance, maintenance, and environmental or regulatory issues.

 

Note: The information contained in these technical bulletins is provided as a general guide based on commonly accepted industry knowledge and practices and is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Because project conditions, surface preparation, application methods, and site variables are beyond the control of Vista Paint Company, no responsibility can be assumed for the results obtained. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of products, systems, and procedures for their specific project conditions.

Technical Bulletin

Date Posted
Achieving Proper Surface Profile for Coating Smooth Concrete March, 2026
Airless Spray March, 2026
Alkali Burn March, 2026
Anti-Graffiti Coatings March, 2026
Anti-Microbial Coatings March, 2026
Application Conditions and Coating Performance March, 2026
Backrolling and Backbrushing March, 2026
Below-Grade vs. Above-Grade Surfaces March, 2026
Blistering in Exterior Paint Films March, 2026
Burnishing Marring Scuffing & Color Ruboff March, 2026
Care and Maintenance of Exterior Coatings March, 2026
Care and Maintenance of Interior Coatings March, 2026
Caulks & Sealants March, 2026
Coating Selection for Coastal Environments March, 2026
Coatings Selection for Desert Environments March, 2026
Cold Weather Painting March, 2026
Color Matching March, 2026
Critical Lighting and Its Impact on Interior Painting March, 2026
Developing Sound Coating Specifications March, 2026
Dirt Pickup Resistance in Exterior Coatings March, 2026
Dry Film Thickness March, 2026
Dry Time vs Cure Time March, 2026
Dryfall Coatings March, 2026
Drywall Finish Levels March, 2026
Efflorescence March, 2026
Elastomeric Coatings March, 2026
Ethylene Glycol March, 2026
Factors that Influence Color Perception March, 2026
Ferrous vs Non-Ferrous Metals March, 2026
Field Evaluation of Coating Adhesion March, 2026
Flame Spread Rating March, 2026
Hot Weather Application March, 2026
HVLP Spray March, 2026
Maximizing Exterior Color Retention and Durability March, 2026
Metamerism March, 2026
Moisture Mitigation March, 2026
Multiple Coat Failure March, 2026
Oil Induced Softening of Paint Films March, 2026
Paint Storage and Disposal March, 2026
Painting Architectural Plastics March, 2026
Painting Concrete Masonry Units March, 2026
Painting Galvanized Metal Surfaces March, 2026
Painting New Concrete Tilt-Up March, 2026
Painting Over Factory-Finished Metal Surfaces March, 2026
Painting Stucco March, 2026
Painting Wood and Engineered Wood March, 2026
PFAS March, 2026
Surfactant Leaching March, 2026
The Case for Mock-Ups March, 2026
The Effect of Cleaners and Disinfectants on Paint Films March, 2026
The Importance of High-Quality Applicators in Achieving Successful Painting Results March, 2026
The Importance of Primers in Coating Systems March, 2026
The Importance of Surface Preparation March, 2026
Touch-Up March, 2026
Traffic Paints March, 2026
Understanding Consumer Paint Ratings March, 2026
Understanding MPI Categories March, 2026
Understanding Sheen and Gloss March, 2026
Volume Solids March, 2026
When to Repaint Exterior Surfaces March, 2026
Zero-VOC Coatings March, 2026