3M™ Ceramic Microspheres for Paints and Coatings Painted surfaces that are easy to wash and even scrub. Flat architectural paints with a smooth finish and an even sheen. In all these ways and more, 3M™ Ceramic Microspheres enhance durability and performance in a wide variety of architectural and industrial paints and coatings. 3M ceramic microspheres are high-strength solid engineered particles. In addition to helping manufacturers reduce costs and improve processability, these intrinsically hard fillers contribute functional, customer-pleasing properties to paint and coating formulations: Increase solids and reduce resin demand while maintaining desired properties Allow improved viscosity control May allow formulations with lower Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Scrub, burnish and sag resistance for longevity and improved paint performance Enhanced packing and higher filler loading to help reduce costs UV transparent down to 250 nm and radiation curable To round off the list, 3M ceramic microspheres help paints and coatings manufacturers differentiate their products with the added consumer appeal of ceramic technology.