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BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint
Using the antimicrobial properties of copper, BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint redefines how paint protects.
Offer your customers an extra layer of protection against viruses† and bacteria‡ with new BEHR® COPPER FORCE™ Interior Paint. This innovative interior coating kills 99.9% of viruses† and bacteria‡ on painted surfaces within two hours of contact and lasts for up to six years*.
What Makes BEHR COPPER FORCE Different from Other Paints?
For thousands of years, long before bacteria or viruses were discovered, people have known of copper’s disinfectant powers. After seven years of intense research, development, and collaboration between Behr Paint Company and Corning Incorporated, BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint was created. This state-of-the-art coating uses Corning® Guardiant® technology to capture the antimicrobial benefits of copper ions, which continuously protect from harmful bacteria‡ and viruses†. Ideal residential and commercial applications for BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint include:
- Homes
- Multi-Family
- Education
- Healthcare
- Senior Living
- Hospitality
- Retail/Office
BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint offers parents, teachers, medical professionals, and facility managers peace of mind by protecting against the spread of viruses† and bacteria‡. And beyond a protective coating of institution grey, BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint beautifies any space with over 2,000 color options. This wide range of colors and the ability to custom color match, make it a premium choice for spaces your clients touch all the time, all while providing the aesthetic appeal and performance you expect from Behr.
Features of BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint
BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint’s durability makes it ideal for residential and commercial environments with high-traffic, high-touch indoor surfaces. In addition, because it’s available in both Eggshell and Semi-Gloss Enamel sheens, you can offer BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint to your clients for any room of their home or office, healthcare or senior living facility, school or daycare center, or any place they want the added protection of copper.
The Eggshell’s soft, velvety appearance resists dirt and grime, providing an excellent choice for areas like doctors’ waiting rooms or daycare centers. In addition, the semi-gloss is a sleek finish suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and other high-moisture areas. And, with copper’s antimicrobial properties, BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint resists the growth of mold and mildew.
Other features of BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint include:
- It’s registered with the EPA as a virucidal† & antibacterial‡ paint.
- It acts as both paint and primer on most surfaces♢.
- It provides excellent hide and coverage at 250-400 SF per gallon on properly prepared surfaces.
- It provides a durable finish that withstands repeated washing.
- It’s UL GREENGUARD® Gold certified for low chemical emissions▵.
- It has a low odor and meets the most stringent VOC regulations nationwide.
BEHR COPPER FORCE Interior Paint provides protection never before imagined. Learn more at behrpro.com. And, browse the over 2,000 color options available for purchase exclusively at The Home Depot®.
*As long as the integrity of the painted surface is maintained.
◊A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for details.
△GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg.
Author
Behr Contributing Writer