Antimicrobial surfaces play a crucial role in limiting the spread of infectious diseases and are a valuable tool in industrial and medical fields. However, the extensive adoption of these surfaces has been challenging to achieve because existing solutions frequently exhibit cost-related issues, limited effectiveness against various microorganisms, and short-lived efficacy. In this thesis, an acrylic paint based on waterborne latex particles is presented. The paint can be supramolecularly coordinated with active compounds carrying a positive charge, which are able to provide a strong antimicrobial efficacy. The chemical characterization of the coating involved the use of different techniques in order to gain in-depth insights into the coating's chemical composition and structure.