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Progressive Materials
A superior acrylic coating makes its debut
By Anna Lockhart. Progressive Materials showcased their latest product, AC-1200, at the 2025 IRE trade show, offering attendees a first look at the acrylic coating’s quality design. In a conversation with Progressive Material’s Director of Technical Services, Jay Mitchell, live from the trade show floor at this year’s International ...
New acrylic roof coatings offerings!
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors now have even more flexibility in selecting the best coating system for each unique project. In case you missed it, Progressive Materials (PM) launched their new line of acrylic roof products at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. PM has been a trusted leader in silicone roof coatings, ...
Maximizing catchment systems with safe roofing solutions
By Progressive Materials. Learn how rainwater harvesting can provide safe, usable water with the right roof coatings. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and efficient way to collect and store water for a variety of uses, from irrigation to drinking water. However, the quality of the water depends on the materials used in ...
With Progressive Materials, the journey is as important as the finished product
By Emma Peterson. This company offers both the products and support needed to create high-performance coatings. In the coatings industry, Progressive Materials is known for their high-quality silicone coatings, primers and accessories. Their products are trusted by professionals all over the industry and have delivered consistent results year after year. For this ...
A multi-trick pony: Silicone roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Not only do silicone coatings offer a durable restoration option, but they can also help make roofs more energy, environmentally and economically efficient! Silicone coatings, like the quality ones offered by Progressive Materials (PM), are incredibly useful for roof restoration and repair applications. They are known for their durability ...
The tools of the trade
By Progressive Materials. Learn the staple tools for any silicone roof coater’s toolbox. The basic application process for a silicone roof is well known, even by those not specifically in the coatings sector. First, clean the surface and then wait for it to dry. Determine if it needs primer and apply if ...
Mark your calendars, bring your A-game and we’ll see you in San Antonio!
By Dani Sheehan. Where can you find exciting new products, hands-on demos and an epic nerf-gun shoot out? Progressive Materials has it all at booth #6101! The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is right around the corner, and as always, we can’t wait to see what new products and services ...
A guide to using a wet mil gauge
By Jesse Sanchez. A practical tool for accurate coating measurements. In the coatings industry, precision is key, and a wet mil gauge is an essential tool for ensuring coatings are applied at the correct thickness — crucial for both durability and warranty compliance. According to Progressive Materials, accurately gauging the thickness of ...
Upholding top-tier silicone standards
By Progressive Materials. Ensuring top-tier silicone roofing, takes quality control to new heights with rigorous testing and a commitment to excellence in every batch. At Progressive Materials (PM), quality control isn’t just a department; it’s a company-wide commitment. From meticulous ingredient checks to rigorous testing, every batch of silicone roofing is held ...
Coatings (and life) are all about the journey
By Emma Peterson. How Progressive Materials supports contractors and applicators in the field. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jeff Romero from Progressive Materials (PM) to talk about how they set themselves apart from the manufacturing crowd and help contractors arrive with the best results using ...
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