title: RPM International Vocabulary
description: >-
  Domain vocabulary for RPM International Inc., a multinational specialty
  coatings and sealants company. Covers protective coatings, construction
  products, consumer brands, and specialty chemicals terminology.
version: '1.0'
created: '2026-05-02'
modified: '2026-05-02'

categories:
  - name: Coatings Types
    description: Categories of protective and decorative coatings products
    terms:
      - name: protective-coatings
        definition: Coatings applied to protect substrates from corrosion, abrasion, chemicals, and weathering
      - name: architectural-coatings
        definition: Interior and exterior paints and coatings for buildings and structures
      - name: industrial-coatings
        definition: High-performance coatings for manufacturing, oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure applications
      - name: fire-protection-coatings
        definition: Intumescent and cementitious coatings that delay structural failure in fires
      - name: flooring-coatings
        definition: Epoxy, polyurethane, and specialty coatings for concrete and industrial floors
      - name: waterproofing
        definition: Membranes and coatings that prevent water infiltration in buildings and structures
      - name: sealant
        definition: Flexible compound applied to fill joints and gaps to prevent air and water penetration
      - name: caulk
        definition: Flexible sealant used in construction to fill gaps between building materials

  - name: Brands
    description: RPM International's key brand portfolio
    terms:
      - name: rust-oleum
        definition: Consumer and professional protective coatings brand; part of Consumer segment
      - name: dap
        definition: Consumer caulks, sealants, and patching products brand
      - name: zinsser
        definition: Primers, sealers, and specialty coatings brand
      - name: tremco
        definition: Commercial roofing and building maintenance systems brand
      - name: dryvit
        definition: Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) brand
      - name: flowcrete
        definition: Seamless industrial and commercial floor coating systems brand
      - name: carboline
        definition: High-performance industrial and marine protective coatings brand
      - name: stonhard
        definition: Seamless resinous flooring systems brand for industrial and institutional use
      - name: plasite
        definition: Specialty chemical-resistant coatings for industrial vessels

  - name: Business Segments
    description: RPM International's three operating segments
    terms:
      - name: consumer-segment
        definition: RPM segment serving DIY and professional consumers via hardware and home improvement channels
      - name: construction-products-group
        definition: RPM segment serving commercial construction with roofing, building envelope, and flooring products
      - name: performance-coatings-group
        definition: RPM segment serving industrial and specialty protective coatings markets

  - name: Application Markets
    description: End markets and substrate types served by RPM products
    terms:
      - name: substrate
        definition: Surface material to which a coating is applied (concrete, steel, wood, etc.)
      - name: primer
        definition: Preparatory coating applied to improve adhesion of subsequent coats
      - name: topcoat
        definition: Final protective or decorative coating layer
      - name: epoxy
        definition: Two-component thermoset polymer coating offering excellent adhesion and chemical resistance
      - name: polyurethane
        definition: One or two-component coating offering flexibility, UV resistance, and durability
      - name: intumescent
        definition: Fire-resistant coating that swells when exposed to heat to form an insulating char

  - name: Technical Properties
    description: Key performance characteristics of coatings products
    terms:
      - name: voc
        definition: Volatile Organic Compounds — regulated content in coatings affecting air quality
      - name: dry-film-thickness
        definition: Thickness of applied coating after solvents have evaporated (measured in mils or microns)
      - name: coverage-rate
        definition: Square feet or meters covered per gallon or liter at a specified film thickness
      - name: adhesion
        definition: Bond strength between coating and substrate measured by pull-off or cross-cut tests
      - name: corrosion-resistance
        definition: Ability of a coating to prevent oxidation and rust on metal substrates
      - name: chemical-resistance
        definition: Resistance to degradation by industrial chemicals, acids, alkalis, and solvents