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MPI offers a number of respected
and well-used publications on painting specifications and failure
recognition.
The MPI publications (manuals) are available online or in the
printed version. MPI associates (organizations)
also offer these
publications at special prices in the printed version (i.e.
PDCA, PDRA, SSPC, etc.) Click on
the
covers or titles below for more details on these products.
An online product demonstration is also available on the ‘HOME’
page.
One of the major
benefits of the online version of the MPI Manuals is that
the version viewed is always the most current.
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Architectural
Painting Specification Manual
Written by industry experts, this new
MPI manual is already in daily use by architects, engineers,
interior designers, specification writers, government agencies,
property managers, paint contractors, coating inspectors,
paint manufacturers and suppliers. Includes evaluations on
system options, descriptions of interior and exterior finishing
systems, surface preparations, an approved product listing,
and more.
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Maintenance
Repainting Manual
The ultimate reference for painters,
contractors and those interested in the upkeep of indoor and
outdoor coverings. It describes all coating products and their
systems (including wall-coverings), suggests evaluation and
assessment methods, goes over how to prepare each surface
for repainting, and encourages high painting standards.
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Approved
Product List
This booklet contains the products having
met our strict performance and aesthetic requirements. Manufacturers
submit product data and samples for our review. If they meet
all the requirements, they are included in this list. The
complete list is available on this website in the Approved
Products section.
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The
Master Painter's Glossary
Compiled by MPI's staff is this comprehensive
resource that provides the definitive "A to Z" of
painting terminology. Included are over 2000 descriptions,
definitions for coating properties, conditions, and preparation
steps, painting techniques, and decorative terms. An essential
handbook for the professional and an excellent learning guide
for new painters. (See an excerpt in our Online
Glossary.)
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Maintenance
Repainting Identifiers Booklet
This handy MPI researched booklet uses
pictures to help identify defects and failures in painting
projects. Professionals and novices will benefit from the
descriptions of common failures and the probable causes. A
quick read can help anybody prevent costly mistakes.
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MPI
Detailed Performance Standards
The MPI Performance Standards are performance-based
standards (applicable tests) that were developed for paint
& coating products to be MPI approved and listed in the
MPI Approved Products List (APL).
There are 3 types of MPI performance standards
– Intended Use, Detailed Performance and Evaluated Performance
Standards.
The criteria for MPI product listing approval
are periodically modified to require universal performance-based
standards developed by MPI (in conjunction with paint manufacturers
and paint technologists) to be a benchmark, so that future
MPI product approval continues to reflect only quality premium
products in industry-defined categories.
The Detailed Performance Standards are
available individually by MPI Product Number or in a series.
The intended use standards are available by series only.
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