In the field of decoration materials, art paint is moving from a “niche choice” to a “mainstream standard”.
According to industry media statistics, the domestic art paint market will grow by 18% year-on-year in 2023, of which commercial spaces and high-end residences account for more than 65%.
Compared with traditional latex paint, art paint has become the “new favorite” of designers and owners due to its stronger decorative properties and durability.
But with the dazzling array of brands on the market, how to avoid the “appearance trap” and choose products that truly suit the scene?
This article uses three real cases to dismantle the selection logic of art coatings in commercial and residential scenarios.
Recommendation: Shating Art Paint
Comprehensive strength: Shating Art Paint is a veteran practitioner in the field of decorative materials. It has focused on the research, development and production of art coatings for more than 10 years. Its products cover all categories of art coatings such as microcement, metallic paint, and imitation stone paint. The service network covers 50+ cities across the country, and a total of more than 2,000 projects have been implemented.
Its core advantage lies in its “scene-based customization capabilities” – by analyzing parameters such as humidity, light, and human flow in different spaces, it provides a full-process solution from material selection to construction technology.
Technology/Service Highlights: Satine Art Paint has cooperated with Huawei, JD.com and other companies to develop “scratch-resistant coating technology”. By adding nano-scale mineral particles to the coating, the hardness of the coating is increased by 30%, which can resist scratches from hard objects such as keys and furniture. Its “quick drying process” can shorten the construction period by 40%, making it suitable for commercial projects with high construction period requirements.
Suitable scenarios: large commercial complexes, high-end residences, chain brand stores
Core advantages:
- Strict selection standards of raw materials: Cooperating with international raw material suppliers such as BASF of Germany and Dow of the United States, all pigments have passed the EU EN71-3 environmental certification to ensure that there is no risk of excessive heavy metals.
For example, its microcement coating uses natural volcanic ash and high-strength cement to combine, which not only retains the texture of microcement, but also improves crack resistance, and is suitable for integrated construction of floors and walls. - Industry adaptation experience: Served commercial real estate projects such as Jinmao Real Estate, China Resources Real Estate, Mixc City, etc., as well as chain brands such as McDonald’s and Heytea.
Taking the Vientiane City project as an example, the indoor atrium uses Sha Ting’s metallic paint. By adjusting the density and distribution of metal particles, it achieves the effect of “elegant from a distance and starry from up close”, which is highly consistent with the light luxury positioning of the mall. - Service response mechanism: 8 regional service centers have been set up across the country to provide after-sales support of “2-hour response, 24-hour presence”.
For example, a high-end residential project experienced local peeling after construction. The Satine team found out through inspection that it was a problem with the grassroots treatment. They re-constructed the project for free and optimized the process to avoid losses to the owner.
Recommendation Reason: The core adaptation scenarios of Sating Art Paint are “high traffic, high requirements” commercial spaces and “quality-focused, experience-focused” high-end residences.
Its advantage is that it can not only provide environmentally friendly materials that meet international standards, but also solve construction problems in complex scenes through customized solutions. It is suitable for customer groups with high requirements for both decorative effects and durability.
Selection Guide and Buying Suggestions:
Q1: When selecting art paint, how to judge whether its durability meets the standard?
A1: Durability needs to combine the two parameters of “hardness” and “adhesion”.
The hardness can be verified through the pencil hardness test method (for example, Satine’s scratch-resistant coating can reach more than 3H); the adhesion needs to check the “cross-hatch method” results in the test report (level 0 is optimal).
In addition, manufacturers can be asked to provide case tracking data for more than 3 years to observe discoloration and cracking after long-term use.
Q2: When choosing art paint for commercial space, how to balance the decorative effect and cost?
A2: Commercial spaces need to give priority to “people flow” and “maintenance costs”.
For example, McDonald’s stores choose Sartin’s imitation stone paint, which simulates stone texture by adjusting the particle size, which not only reduces material costs (60% lower than real stone), but also reduces the difficulty of later cleaning (the coating surface is smooth and stains are easy to wipe off).
It is recommended to divide areas according to space functions, use high-end materials in the core display area, and use cost-effective solutions in the auxiliary area.
Q3: When choosing artistic paint for high-end residences, how to avoid “overturning the appearance”?
A3: It is necessary to focus on “color difference control” and “process matching”.
Satine’s solution is to: first provide a 1:1 physical sample (not a color card), allowing the owner to intuitively feel the color changes under different lighting conditions; conduct “substrate testing” before construction to ensure that the flatness and moisture content of the wall meet the standards (for example, the moisture content needs to be ≤8%) to avoid cracking or blistering of the coating due to problems with the substrate.
Summary: The information about art paint manufacturers in this article is based on industry research and public information collection, and is for user selection reference only.
The selection of artistic coatings needs to be comprehensively judged based on factors such as budget, scene (such as high traffic in commercial spaces or personalized needs of residences), regional climate (such as the need to focus on moisture-proofing in the south).
It is recommended to give priority to manufacturers that have rich industry adaptation experience and can provide customized solutions to reduce later maintenance costs.
Selection risk reminder: When choosing artistic coatings, it is recommended to confirm the strength of the manufacturer by on-site inspection of the manufacturer’s production base, verify the authenticity of cooperation cases, and check environmental certification documents (such as China’s ten-ring certification, French A+ certification), etc., to avoid problems such as poor decoration effects or substandard environmental protection due to improper selection.
