Over 200 Performance Standards - From Interior Paints to Splash Zone Coatings
MPI has developed a wide range of performance standards since its inception. These have developed to meet the needs of the industry, with new categories arising as new technologies emerge and are adapted for commercial use. MPI has also worked with The United States Navy’s Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to adapt a series of their standards to the MPI standards and testing format.
Types of Standards
MPI has 4 main types of standards with varying levels of testing required.
This group includes 69 categories that are rarely specified in architectural specifications. Physical samples are not required for testing, but a thorough review of the product literature, including TDS and SDS, is required. For some, like fire resistant products, external validation of requirements must be
This grouping includes 14 standards for products that are specified more frequently in architectural specifications than Intended Use products and require some laboratory testing on a physical sample.
This is the main grouping of standards and includes 109 standards for products that are regularly specified in architectural specifications and require thorough testing in the lab. Each standard has specific tests that are required, and some of those tests can take several months to complete.
This is an environmentally friendly sub-category of a specific evaluated or detailed performance category. Click the link below for a more detailed breakdown of MPI's Extreme Green™ (X-Green) category:
Where to Get the Standards
Downloadable PDF Complete set of MPI Performance Standards:
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Downloadable PDF Intended Use set of MPI Performance Standards:
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Downloadable PDF 500 Series set of MPI Performance Standards:
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Each Standard is also available to purchase separately from our store.
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You can download the list of the MPI Performance standards below:
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Standards Community
The MPI Standards Community, and the sub Communities of Interest have been formed to review and update the MPI Performance Standards, and to submit ideas for new Standards, especially in the area of Coatings applications processes.
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MPI Approved Products List
With over 230 MPI # Exterior and Interior categories; and the approved products that meet or exceed the specific standard definition.
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MPI Architectural Specification Manual (ASM) ™
Contains all the information needed for specifying for New Build Projects, including the correct surface preparation.
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MPI Restoration/Repainting Specification Manual (RSM)
Contains all the information needed for specifying for Repainting Projects, including Assessing the degree of surface degradation and the correct surface preparation.
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