Breaking News, Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News, Product news

Pittsburgh Paints Launches ANTI-SCUFF Paint

Technology outperforms leading competitors, ideal for high-traffic areas.

Author Image

By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Photo: Pittsburgh Piaints

The PITTSBURGH PAINTS brand (formerly PPG Paints) launched PITTSBURGH PAINTS ANTI-SCUFF Interior Zero VOC* paint, a new product delivering unrivaled scuff resistance for high-traffic areas in commercial and residential spaces. The new product is the Company’s first product in the industry to carry the new Pittsburgh Paints brand name and label design.

As an epoxy-fortified acrylic paint, Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff paint delivers a smooth application and finish, high-hiding and excellent coverage, and exceptional touchup features, requiring less product and reworking, while cutting dry time by 30%. Available across all sheens and tint bases, Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff interior Zero VOC* paint is ideal for high-traffic areas prone to scuffs, including hallways, stairwells, offices, lobbies, waiting rooms, restrooms, gymnasiums, fitness centers and service entrances.

“Our data from competitor testing and side-by-side comparisons proves that Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff paint is in a league of its own,” said Dennis Karnstein, president and general manager – commercial, The Pittsburgh Paints Company. “No other product delivers this level of scuff resistance, while maintaining the quality of other sought-after features. This newest innovation and performance are part of our commitment to helping the pro painter succeed.”

Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff is UL GREENGUARD®\ Gold Emissions Certified and well-suited for various industries and settings, including hotels, office buildings, hospitals, educational facilities, and fitness centers. By accelerating dry times and requiring fewer touchups, Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff paint lets pros finish commercial maintenance projects faster with minimal occupant disruption.

“To launch a new product of this caliber with our new name and redesigned label is a testament of our commitment to excellence,” said Karnstein. “Bringing to the industry a product that is miles ahead of competitors in performance, quality and innovation speaks volumes to our team’s capabilities and what our customers can continue to expect to see from us in the future. We’re just getting started.”

Available at Pittsburgh Paints company stores and independent dealer locations across the U.S., Pittsburgh Paints Anti-Scuff paint will join Pittsburgh Paints’ portfolio of pro-driven paint products. The Pittsburgh Paints brand is part of The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals in the United States and Canada.

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Coatings World Newsletters