What are Coatings? Polymerization and Film Formation. Flow. Mechanical Properties. Exterior Durability. Adhesion. Corrosion Protection by Coatings. Latexes. Amino Resins. Binders Based on Isocyanates: Polyurethanes. Epoxy and Phenolic Resins. Acrylic Resins. Polyester Resins. Drying Oils. Alkyd Resins. Other Resins and Cross--Linkers. Solvents. Color and Appearance. Pigments. Pigment Dispersion. Pigment Volume Relationships. Application Methods. Film Defects. Solvent--Borne and High Solids Coatings. Water--Borne Coatings. Electrodeposition Coatings. Powder Coatings. Radiation Cure Coatings. Product Coatings for Metal Substrates. Product Coatings for Nonmetallic Substrates. Architectural Coatings. Special Purpose Coatings. Perspectives on Coatings Design. Appendix. Index.