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    P.O. Box 53, Heidehofintie 2 FI-01301 Vantaa Finland
    +358 20 191 2000
    https://tikkurila.com/
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    What will the scientific community of colors look like tomorrow? In conversation with two chemistry professionals from Tikkurila’s Research and Development team.

    It goes without saying that women are intelligent, tough and capable of changing the world. Despite that and the huge progress that has already been made, a big gender gap still exists at all levels of science around the world. That’s why, on February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science organized by United Nations. Today, we raise a toast to the diverse workforce of Tikkurila by interviewing two steadfast professionals: Heidi Helkamo, RDI Director Tikkurila Finland and Minna Perttu, a researcher from our research and development department. Behind

    How does color affect us? In conversation with two experts with a keen eye for the right hue.

    In popular culture, colors are portrayed to have the power to energize, anger and charm. They have even been used as indicators of personality traits. But what is their real impact on us? We meet Harald Arnkil, lecturer in color studies at Aalto University since 1990 and Irina Hanhisalo, Tikkurila’s color marketing manager, at the heart of Tikkurila, to discuss the importance of colors – and why sometimes a color can feel as real as a punch. Behind the colors In this blog series, we venture into the world of color and meet specialists across the field to discuss sustainable

    Characteristic shades – Trend analyst Nina Bruun selects the most prominent colors for 2019

    How do we use interior colors in 2019? The renowned Danish trend analyst Nina Bruun sees that we are moving from pale ‘copy-paste’ homes to more expressive style with powerful color choices. Bruun has chosen monthly color collages for Tikkurila Group throughout the year 2018, both paving the way in the design world and topical surfaces. Bruun, the former design manager of a Scandinavian design company Muuto, perceives that we have more courage to surround ourselves with colors and mix different shades together to showcase our personality. She feels that the domination of grey and

    Tikkurila strengthens its sustainable fire protection portfolio with top-class Fontefire WF Clear for wooden surfaces

    Wood has increased its popularity in buildings’ architectural elements because of its natural beauty. To offer the highest possible level of fire protection for these interior softwood surfaces, Tikkurila launches a water-borne fire-retardant Fontefire WF Clear lacquer. Not only does Fontefire WF Clear enhance the beauty of the treated surfaces, but it also enables wood to be used in interiors with the most stringent fire-safety requirements, such as hospitals and schools. When subjected to heat, Fontefire WF Clear expands and forms an insulating layer of foam with the highest

    Blue universe – Trend Analyst Nina Bruun explores cold and warm shades in December

    Danish award-winning trend analyst Nina Bruun's monthly color collage blends blue hues. Her visual mood boards consist of interesting surfaces, completed with Tikkurila and Beckers color codes. Color Journal No 10: Blue ”Blue is such an interesting color with a great deal of diversity. We all know the color from more basic settings such as the shirt of a businessman or the darker nuance from a classic suit. Trough many years we’ve seen the Yves Klein blue, which has been used a lot - often applied with other colors for contrast and signal value. There is no reason to be afraid

    Wood’s own shade is Finns’ favorite in the sauna

    Finland is a sauna nation. According to estimates, the country is home to from two to 3.2 million saunas. Finns have built saunas in small urban apartments and large private houses alike, without forgetting summer cottages dotted on the shores of the country’s thousands of lakes. But what shade are the saunas in which Finns enjoy the gentle steam of the sauna stove? Tikkurila surveyed Finns’ favorite sauna shades. Finns respect the tree's own colors: more than half (55%) of the respondents* are currently bathing in a natural-colored sauna. In addition to the tones of wood, earthy

    Pastels please – Trend Analyst Nina Bruun plays with delicate nuances in November

    Danish award-winning trend analyst Nina Bruun's monthly color collage calms with dreamy soft tones. Her visual mood boards consist of interesting surfaces, completed with Tikkurila and Beckers color codes. Color Journal No 9: Pastel "This month’s Color Journal is about milky pastels. Apply these soft tones if you’re a bit skeptical about implementing strong colors in your home. This milky scale of pastels gives a more modern and classical look compared to the earlier, and more pop - or baby influenced, color scales we have seen. Natural materials such as marble or stone can be

    We spend up to 90% of our time indoors – Tikkurila contributing to cleaner indoor air development

    People spend about 90% of their time indoors, at home, at school, at work and in public places.* This is why indoor air quality is extremely important for people’s health. Tikkurila has joined the Indoor Air Quality Ecosystem (IAQe) initiative. The purpose of the IAQe initiative, launched in 2018 and funded by Business Finland, is to develop new solutions that improve indoor air quality, bring together Finnish expertise and export them to the international markets. The objective is to work together to improve indoor air quality and to find new solutions in the form of joint and

    Inspiration from stories, nature and strong colors – 19 murals completed in Finnish cities

    In the space of one month, Tikkurila paints were used to paint 19 murals in 12 cities around Finland as part of the UPEA18 Street Art Festival. Today, experiential storytelling, bold colors and closeness to nature are prevalent in urban art.[Upeart] As before, this largest public space art event in Finland organized for the third time involved internationally renowned artists who created impressive murals on building facades in September. This year's achievements can be admired in Espoo, Helsinki, Hyvinkää, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kemi, Kotka, Oulu, Salo, Seinäjoki, and Tampere.

    Climate change threatening building facades – Tikkurila’s Finngard Clean is the answer

    Tikkurila’s Finngard Clean product family, which has received the Finnish Key Flag symbol, is the answer to challenges posed by climate change to aggregate-coated facades. Due to the superhydrophobic surface, Finngard Clean products repel water and dirt, but allow any structural humidity to evaporate through it. The facade renovation of a housing company in Finland chose Finngard Clean because it repels water and dirt. Climate change has changed the weather conditions, with the winters being milder and more humid. Facades are under increasing stress, and surfaces remain wet for

    Alcro’s new A1 paint is the next step in Tikkurila Group’s journey towards a more sustainable paint industry

    Alcro’s A1 paint marks a new chapter in creating more sustainable solutions. A third (30%*) of the raw materials that usually are fossil-based have been replaced with bio-based ingredients. Alcro, one of Tikkurila Group’s well-known paint brands, launches A1, a new eco-labeled interior wall paint in Sweden. A1 is a product that reflects an innovative and more sustainable facet of the paint industry. Low-emission and fast drying, the paint has been granted the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and it is recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy association. “We are very pleased to

    Sustainable low-emission paints are essential to better indoor air

    A forward-thinking research & development team, carefully selected raw materials and reliable suppliers ensure that Tikkurila's interior products meet even the most demanding quality and sustainability requirements. The new Classification of Indoor Climate 2018 (Sisäilmastoluokitus 2018), released in May, provides the target values, design guidance and product requirements for a healthy indoor environment. From a global perspective, the classification system is a unique: it encompasses over 4,500 low-emission products that qualify for the highest emission class, M1. All

    Tikkurila paints will brighten murals in twelve Finnish cities

    Tikkurila will take part in the national UPEA18 Street Art Festival, which will bring unique public artworks to twelve Finnish cities in September. With Tikkurila’s durable surface treatment products, over fifteen large-scale mural artworks will be created to gladden the hearts of Finns in their everyday environments. Tikkurila will take part in the national UPEA18 Street Art Festival, which will bring unique public artworks to twelve Finnish cities in September. With Tikkurila’s durable surface treatment products, over fifteen large-scale mural artworks will be created to gladden

    Tikkurila providing surface treatment products to Finland’s first kindergarten with Nordic Ecolabel

    Kenttäkatu Kindergarten in Hyvinkää is the first kindergarten in Finland to receive the Nordic Ecolabel. Tikkurila’s safe and environmentally friendly products have been used on the building façade and in interior surfaces. Kenttäkatu Kindergarten in Hyvinkää, which was opened in August 2017, is the first kindergarten to receive the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The 2,062 square meter kindergarten designed for nine groups of children, is made of 29 prefabricated modules, and an air-raid shelter built on site. The building, which fulfils strict environmental and health requirements, won

    Tikkurila launched a new line of sustainably packaged paint in the Baltic region

    Tikkurila has launched a new product line with packaging that utilizes Post Industry Recycled (PIR) plastic in its Baltic market. Using recycled plastic reduces the need for virgin materials and lowers carbon dioxide emissions in the supply chain. The new packaging material is available for Vivacolor Green Line products in the Baltic region. Vivacolor is one of the leading paint brands in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The product line has been granted the Nordic Ecolabel and local allergy and asthma classifications. Great performance with reduced ecological footprint  The

    TIKKURILA BRINGS NORDIC APPROACH TO SURFACE TREAMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST

    Besides its current export markets, Tikkurila Oyj seeks growth on totally new geographical areas such as the Middle East. At the same time, the company wishes to introduce its Nordic approach to surface treatment, something that is also manifested in the new corporate social responsibility program A Colorful Tomorrow. We drive sustainable beauty, and provide colourful experiences using the limited resources of nature and society in a sustainable manner. We are pioneers of sustainable painting, surface treatment and use of colors, and we do it responsibly. On the concrete level this means

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