AAMA 2605 Certified Applicator

AAMA 2605 is the high-performance exterior specification. A paint meeting this specification would be a 70% fluoropolymer resin-based coating. These finishes exhibit outstanding resistance to humidity, color change, chalk, gloss loss and chemicals. If you’re looking for the ultimate in exterior performance, these coatings are the best of the best and are the highest performing architectural coatings available. An application for this finish would include exterior curtain wall, façade and windows & doors, stadiums,  monumental architectural projects and projects that require long-lasting aluminum surfaces. AAMA states that they must perform to their tests and performance standards for at least 10 years.

AAMA 2604 is an “intermediate” specification. A paint meeting this specification would be a 50% fluoropolymer resin-based coating and are popularly known as Super Durable Polyester powders.  These high performance coatings are a Super Investment; at a minimum they deliver 5 times the weathering performance of a standard polyester for minimum additional cost. An application for this paint would be storefront, doors, or other high-traffic areas. This finish will provide good color and gloss retention. It also will provide good hardness and abrasion resistance. AAMA states that they must perform to their tests and performance standards for at least five years. 

AAMA 2603 is typically an interior specification. Baked enamel (acrylic/polyester) paints should meet AAMA 2603. The baked enamel coatings are generally harder than the Fluoropolymer (Kynar 500®) PVDF resin-based coatings and often are used for interior application where color retention is not required. These paints are somewhat less expensive, but have poor resistance to color fading and chalking.  AAMA states that they must perform to their tests and performance standards for at least one year.