Keeping up Appearances

Aqueous coatings/adhesives

As Cork Industries Marketing Manager Elmer Griese details, many of the application issues faced with UV/EB coatings are similar to those that crop up in aqueous coating usage. To maximize gloss level, he recommends: 1) Applying enough coating wet weight; 2) Using a smooth stock with high hold-out; 3) Using a high-gloss coating formula; 4) Using a higher-solid coating formula; and 5) Increasing coating viscosity.