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MPI Green Performance™ Standard

MPI (Master Painters Institute™) announced the release of its second MPI Green Performance™ Standard for paint and coatings.
This standard is designated MPI GPS-1-08and MPI GPS-2-08.
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In response to many requests from architects and specifiers throughout the United States, MPI acquired the 2007 report from "Consumer Reports" on paint.

MPI then sent out "mystery shoppers" in Washington State to purchase the top five products listed as by Consumer Reports as "CR Quick Recommendations" and "Best for high-traffic areas". The products obtained, and tested, were those identified by Consumer Reports. read more...>>

The Master Painters Institute and the Paint Research Association proudly announce a joint venture to establish a performance-based "qualified products list" for paints and coatings covering the European geographical area.
MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual and MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual. This is "the electronic paint specification problem-solver"! Go to www.specifypaint.com and click DEMO to see how fast and easy and how easy it is!

Approved Products List updated

January 1st, 2009

Green Coatings Truths and Myth
Master Painter's Glossary Painting & Decorating Terminologyover 2000 terms & descriptions

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US. Dept. of Defense and Canadian Government National Master Specification among the users of MPI Product Specifications and MPI Paint Systems Quality PAINT Manufacturers
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AWCI link - Get information on MOLD - Cause, Effect & Response 3 Important Publications.
Check out our new Technical Information section! Our first article comes from Q-Panel Lab Products regarding cyclic corrosion testing.
Manuals Get it right the first time. The MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual and Architectural Painting Specification Manual are now available.

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Featured are Caution Notes for the industry, explanations of what can go wrong and the importance of standards. We've also included links to painting associations and other related websites.
   
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