Glossing Over Differences

Luster low-down

Coatings manufacturers are largely unanimous when it comes to the virtues and challenges of aqueous and UV-curable formulations. Craig Adhesives & Coatings President Pat Foust, whose company manufactures both aqueous and UV-curable adhesives and coatings, attests to the benefits of a UV coating: "Basically, UV coatings give higher gloss and better protection than aqueous coatings."