CentralGuardTM

Powered by Valspar's WeatherX technology, CentralGuardTM is the toughest silicone polyester coating available. CentralGuard has improved pigmentation, better weathering in the first ten years, improved color and chalk in first eight to ten years as well as a new resin system.

CentralGuardTM combines the durability of ceramic pigments with the strength of a special silicone polyester resin formula to deliver a durable finish, no matter what the weather. Ceramic pigments are unaffected by chemical agents, so they are resistant to color change when exposed to hostile environments.

According to Valspar, this paint system is ideal for building applications that require superior performance. It offers extreme weather, stain, and abrasion resistance while providing minimal chalking and fading.

HOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS

CentralGuardTM offers a unique blend of the finest components of paint: resin, pigment and solvent. Each of these components, working together, plays a critical role in the performance and application of the paint.

Resin is a material used to hold pigment particles in suspension and attach them to the painted surface. Chalking is caused when harmful ultraviolet light rays from the sun, as well as acid rain, pollution, salt spray and other weather-borne chemicals degrade the resin system. When a coating chalks, resin particles at the surface lose adhesion and take on a powdery white appearance.


Pigment is an insoluble, finely ground material that gives paint its color and its ability to hide small irregularities by filling and leveling. Color can fade or change as a result of the affect of elements in the environment such as ultraviolet light.


Solvent is any liquid that can dissolve a resin and make it fluid enough to apply. After paint is applied the solvent evaporates, leaving the resin and pigment solids on the painted surface where they protect it from the environment and give it an attractive appearance.


Valspar is an American company with worldwide operations, and is one of the largest paint companies in the world. Valspar paints and coatings are used in exterior and interior architectural applications, appliances, furniture, packaging, and industrial areas. Valspar produces products to be safe, reliable and environmentally responsible.