Key Features & Performance Metrics

Thermal performance

• Solar Reflectance (SR): % of total solar energy reflected
   
• NIR Reflectance (especially 780–2500 nm): key metric for heat reduction
   
• Solar Reflective Index (SRI): combines reflectance & emissivity into a standardized index
   
• Typical targets:
   
  • SRI ≥ 80 (arched roof cool paints)
     
  • Visible Light Reflectance ≥ 60% (for certain architectural uses)
     

Physical properties

• VOC content (low/ultra-low preferred for compliance)
   
• Adhesion (ASTM D3359), abrasion resistance
   
• UV durability / chalk resistance
   
• Weatherability
   

Optional performance

• Emissivity: high emissivity coatings can re-emit heat as IR
   
• Color stability / fade resistance — critical in visible spectrum
   

Performance metrics are increasingly required in specifications for cool roofing and building codes.

Domestic & Commercial

• Roof coatings (residential, commercial) — reduce cooling load
   
• Exterior walls — thermal comfort & reduced heat transfer
   
• Balconies & terraces
   
• Infrastructure — road overpasses & noise barriers
   

Industrial / Specialty

• Warehouses & factories — reduce interior heat gain
   
• Cold storage / refrigerated facilities (surface heat load reduction)
   
• Vehicle fleets (buses, autos, trains) — reduced cabin heating
   
• Machinery / equipment housings — thermal management
   
• Solar PV installations — protective coatings on metal supports reduce temperature stress
   

Applications often tie to energy savings, making them attractive for ESG / sustainability projects.

Market research firms estimate:

• Infrared Reflective Pigments / Coatings Market:
   
  • Global Market Insights estimates the market was ~USD 1.9 billion in 2024 and projects robust growth with increasing cool roof adoption and energy-efficiency codes.
     
  • Grand View Research positions the reflective & cool roof coatings market (a superset) at USD 4.9+ billion in 2024 with expected CAGR ~6–7%.

Published market research on India is more fragmented, but credible sources show:

• India Cool Roof / Reflective Coatings Market: India is rapidly adopting cool coatings (roof & wall) in response to heat wave mitigation, green building codes, and rising AC demand — often projected at ~USD 200–500 million by the late 2020s (estimates vary by scope).
   
• The broader anticorrosion + reflective coatings segment in India is projected at ~USD 1+ billion (including multifunctional coatings).

Fireproof paints, also known as fire-retardant or intumescent paints, are specialized coatings designed to delay fire spread, insulate substrates, and maintain structural integrity during fire exposure. When exposed to heat, some expand to form a protective char layer; others form a non-combustible barrier or absorb heat to slow flame propagation. 

Main types:

• Intumescent paints – swell under heat to form insulating char.
   
• Non-intumescent fire-retardant paints – form a protective glassy layer.
   
• Endothermic paints – absorb heat, delaying ignition.
   
• Cementitious/Heavy-duty coatings – thick layers for industrial fireproofing.
   

Typical substrates: steel, wood, concrete, cables, HVAC ducts, and structural components.

Fireproof paints deliver:
✔ Passive fire protection — slow down structural failure in fire

✔ Heat insulation — reduce heat transfer to materials

✔ Extended fire resistance time (e.g., 30–120+ minutes depending on product & thickness)

✔ Versatility — applicable to steel beams, wood, concrete, cables, machines

✔ Aesthetic finishes with performance

✔ Compliance with fire safety codes in construction & industry 

Benefits include reduced risk of catastrophic failure, improved safety in buildings, and compliance with increasingly stringent building/fire standards. 

• Fire-resistant coatings on walls/ceilings in high-risk homes 
• Wooden surface protection 
• Fire barrier coatings for storage rooms and garage areas 
• Wildfire-prone zone applications (external surfaces)
   

• Office buildings, malls, airports 
• Hotels and hospitality interiors 
• Theaters, auditoriums
   

• Structural steel fireproofing (plants, factories) 
• Refinery, oil & gas facilities 
• Power generation plants 
• Cable fire protection in data centers and sub-stations
   

• Shipbuilding, aerospace interiors 
• Train stations and transit hubs 
• Bridges & tunnels where passive fire protection is required 

• Fire-proof coatings & related materials market: ~USD 8.4 B in 2024, anticipated to reach ~USD 12.7 B by 2032 at ~5.1 % CAGR.
   
• Intumescent coatings market (subset): expected to grow from ~~USD 953 M in 2025 to ~USD 1.5 B by 2035.
   
• Global fire-resistant paint market itself (~USD 1.07 B in 2025) is projected to cross ~USD 1.56 B by 2035.  

Growing drivers include urbanization, stricter fire codes, and rising infrastructure investments.

• India shows strong demand in construction and industrial safety with robust CAGR (e.g., 4.8–6 %+ for fire-resistant coatings).
  
   

Primary Features
✔ Barrier formation against moisture and chemicals
✔ Strong adhesion to metallic substrates
✔ Enhanced resistance to abrasion & environmental stress
✔ Often multipurpose with heat, salt spray, or UV resistance
✔ Can be formulated water-based or solvent-based 

Benefits

• Longer asset life and reduced maintenance costs
   
• Enhanced safety and reliability of critical infrastructure
   
• Improved aesthetics and surface protection
   
• Compliance assistance for industrial maintenance standards

• Household steel fixtures
   
• Gates, grills, fences, furniture
   
• Garage and outdoor metal surfaces
   

Anticorrosive coatings are widely industrial and commercial:

• Marine: Ship hulls, offshore platforms, gear exposed to salt water
   
• Oil & Gas: Pipelines, rigs, storage tanks operating in harsh conditions
   
• Infrastructure: Bridges, steel structures, railway equipment
   
• Automotive: Chassis, body frames, underbody components
   
• Power Generation: Turbines, structural supports, cooling towers
   
• Manufacturing: Heavy machinery, conveyors, metal assemblies
   
• Chemical Plants: Vessels, piping prone to chemical corrosion
   

These coatings help extend service life, reduce maintenance, and enhance operational reliability in severe environments.

Multiple sources indicate the anticorrosive coatings/paint market as a multi-billion industry, with some variation depending on segmentation:

• Anticorrosive paint alone: valued at ~USD 8.75 B in 2024, projected to reach ~USD 14.45 B by 2032 (CAGR ~6.1%) driven by infrastructure, marine, oil & gas, and industrial demand.
   
• Broader anticorrosion coatings (including specialized heavy coatings) valued ~USD 38–54 B by 2032 in some forecasts (CAGR ~5.8%).
   
• Some industry analysts project even larger segments when including industrial powder/coil coatings.
   

Market Drivers
✔ Urban and infrastructure development
✔ Rising industrialization and oil & gas investments
✔ Marine and transportation sector growth
✔ Environmental & safety standards demanding longer service life coatings
✔ Shift toward eco-friendly water-based anticorrosive systems

Asia-Pacific, especially China & India, currently occupies a large share of demand, particularly in industrial and infrastructure sectors. 

• The India corrosion protective coatings market was valued at ~USD 3.3 M in 2024 and is expected to grow to ~USD 4.7 M by 2030 (CAGR ~6.4%) — though India’s share of the global market is still comparatively small, it’s growing.
   
• Rapid infrastructure development, industrialization, and rising maintenance standards are driving growth domestically.
   

Domestic paint companies like Asian Paints and Kansai Nerolac are active in industrial & protective coatings segments, including anticorrosive systems.

  Waterproof paint is a specialized coating designed to prevent water penetration and moisture ingress into surfaces such as walls, roofs, concrete, wood, and metal. It forms a sealed, durable, water-repellent barrier that protects structures from dampness, leaks, seepage, and water-related deterioration.    

Marine paint (or marine coatings) refers to specialized protective paints designed for vessels, boats, offshore structures, and maritime infrastructure. 

These coatings protect against corrosion, bio-fouling, abrasion, saltwater degradation, UV exposure, and chemical attack — critical in harsh marine environments. 

Waterproof paint typically offers:

Core Functionalities
✔ Water resistance & moisture barrier – prevents water seepage into substrates.
✔ Durability – withstands weathering, UV, alkali, and thermal changes.
✔ Crack bridging & elasticity – flexible films that span micro-cracks.
✔ Low VOC / eco-friendly options (water-based formulations).
✔ Ease of application by brush, roller, or spray. 

Functional benefits

• Protects roofs, terraces, basements, walls, and foundations
   
• Useful in wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and water tanks
   
• Minimizes maintenance and repair costs
   
• Can improve thermal performance (elastomeric types) 

• Rooftop waterproofing (terraces and balconies)
   
• Exterior walls & facades
   
• Bathrooms, toilets & kitchens
   
• Basements and foundation walls
   
• Water reservoirs and tanks
   

• Parking decks, walkways & bridges
   
• Industrial floors & concrete structures
   
• Tunnels, dams and infrastructure projects
   
• Cold rooms and moisture-sensitive storage
   
• Marine & coastal structures (water exposure protection)
   

Waterproof coatings are increasingly used in automotive and equipment protection where water ingress could affect performance or corrosion resistance.

• The global waterproof coatings market was estimated at around USD ~9.7–10.1 billion in 2024 and projected to reach ~USD 15–27 billion by 2035 depending on segmentation and product definitions, with CAGRs ~4.0–4.2% (2025–2035).
   
• Slightly different estimates suggest the market for waterproofing paint specifically was about USD ~5.4–5.74 billion in 2024-25 and projected to grow to ~USD 10.5 billion by 2035 at ~6.2% CAGR.
   
• The emulsion waterproof coating segment (water-based polymer coatings) alone was estimated around USD 4.5 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach ~USD 7.7 billion by 2033 at ~6.8% CAGR.
   

Drivers of growth

• Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development
   
• Rising demand for climate-resilient and durable construction
   
• Focus on energy efficiency and moisture control
   

While specific “waterproof paint” figures for India are less commonly published separately, the India waterproofing solutions market (including coatings, membranes, and systems) is estimated at ~USD 1.27 billion in 2025, projected to reach about USD 1.81 billion by 2030 at a ~7.4% CAGR. 

India’s market is driven by monsoon challenges, building code updates, and a shift toward preventive maintenance.