Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1What kind of products does Durant Performance Coatings manufacture?

We design and manufacture top-quality, advanced performance coatings, adhesives and sealants for a variety of industries. Durant Performance Coatings are used for everything from building yachts to sealing wires that detect traffic at intersections.

Our product lines include:

  • DUR-A-PLEX® architectural, industrial and military coatings, a full line of acrylic latex, alkyd resin and custom coating systems.
  • DUR-O-BOND® fiberglass and marine composite compounds, a line of structural putties, core bonding and bedding compounds, and fairing and filling compounds for the fiberglass product and boat building industries.
  • STAT-A-FLEX® signal wire sealant, used for electrical signal wire, traffic loop detectors and data/communications cables.
2How can I buy your products?

You can order directly from Durant Performance Coatings by email, telephone or fax:

Telephone: 1-800-420-0021

Fax: 781-289-1405

3Do you sell your products directly to customers?

We sell our line of DUR-A-PLEX® coatings and STAT-A-FLEX® sealants directly to customers. Our DUR-O-BOND® composite compounds are available through one of our national distributors.

4Can you help me find a local distributor for DUR-O-BOND® products?

Yes. Please contact us for more details about DUR-O-BOND® composite compound representatives in your area.

5How do government and military customers purchase your products?

Government buyers can purchase products directly through Durant Performance Coatings by phone, email or fax.

6Can you create a customized product based on our specifications?

We work with customers to provide customized solutions whenever possible. If you don’t see a product that fits your needs on our site, please contact us to ask about a custom solution.

7How can I find a specific color for a coating?

Our color Index makes it easy to search the United States Federal Standard 595C color index, the worldwide color identification system. You can search by color code, luster or predominant color.

8Where can I find details about how to use one of your products?

Please see our technical data sheets our to find important information about using our products. If you have more questions, please contact us directly and our staff will be happy to assist you.

9Can you help us troubleshoot a problem?

We often help customers overcome technical challenges by sharing our knowledge and expertise about using our products. Contact us to find out how we can help.

10Where is Durant Performance Coatings located?

We’re located at 112 Railroad Avenue in Revere, MA, just north of metropolitan Boston.

11How long has your company been in business?

Durant Paints began as a residential paint manufacturer in the 1950s. Over the years, the company has expanded beyond paint to manufacture coatings for a variety of industrial, architectural and military applications, including composite compounds used for boats and signal wire sealants.

Today, Durant Performance Coatings remains dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products and personalized service at a competitive price.

12I have a question that’s not addressed on this page. Who should I contact?

We’re happy to answer additional questions you may have. Please call us Monday through Friday, at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time at 1-800-420-0021, or contact us by e-mail.