Why Water-Based Metallic is Winning Over Contractors

The Hidden Costs of ‘Easy’ Solvent Paints

You grab a gallon of solvent-based metallic paint because "it’s what you’ve always used." But have you calculated the true price?

• $15,000 OSHA fines for VOC violations

• $200/day in respirator gear for crews

• 3x more labor (primer + topcoat + dry time)

Water-Based Metallic = Faster, Cheaper, Safer

Why Contractors Are Switching

1. Finish Jobs 50% Faster

   • Paint and recoat in the same day

2. Win More Bids

   • Eco-friendly specs now required on 60% of projects

3. Keep Workers Healthy

   • No more dizzy painters needing sick days

Real Savings: A Welding Shop’s Story

An Ohio fabricator switched to water-based metallic paint for guardrails and saw:

• $28k saved annually on materials/ labor

• Zero EPA inspections (100% VOC-compliant)

• Clients requesting the "green metallic finish"

The Smart Choice for 2024

Stop making painting harder than it needs to be. One product. Half the hassle. Double the profit.