Architectural coatings

In the United States, architectural coatings or architectural paints are paints and other coatings used to coat buildings and homes. Strictly speaking, clear varnishes and lacquers are not paints. Such products are usually designated for specific purposes such as roof coatings, wall paints, or deck finishes. The coatings are typically applied with brushes, rollers or sprayers. The coatings in question are intended for on-site application and do not include "factory-applied coatings for building products such as vinyl siding or aluminum window frames [that] may ultimately be used for architectural end-uses".