Surface Prep Concrete Moisture Testing How to test concrete for moisture before coating: ASTM F2170 RH probes, F1869 calcium chloride, screening tests, and options when… 5 min read
Applications Potable Water Tank Coatings Potable water tank coatings explained: NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 linings, AWWA D102 systems, cure and disinfection, exterior coatings and repainting old tanks. 4 min read
Methods Dehumidification & Climate Control How dehumidification and climate control work on coating jobs: desiccant vs. refrigerant units, holding the blast, heating and monitoring. 4 min read
Testing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for Coatings What NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification means for potable water coatings, how products are tested, and how to read and comply with… 5 min read
Methods Coil Coating How coil coating lines pretreat, roll-coat and bake steel and aluminum strip, the coating systems used, film builds, testing and… 4 min read
Chemistries UV- & EB-Curable Coatings How UV and electron-beam curing works, acrylate and cationic chemistries, lamps vs EB equipment, key uses, limitations and safety points. 5 min read
Safety Isocyanate Safety Isocyanate hazards in polyurethane, polyurea and polyaspartic coatings — health effects, regulations, controls, PPE and spills. 5 min read
Substrates Coating Ductile & Cast Iron How to prepare and coat cast and ductile iron — annealing oxide, NAPF 500-03, asphaltic shop coats, outgassing and linings. 5 min read
Applications Water & Wastewater Coatings Coatings for potable water tanks and wastewater structures: NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, AWWA standards, H₂S corrosion, prep and holiday testing. 5 min read
Methods Airless Spray Tip Selection How to read airless spray tip codes, choose orifice size and fan width for each coating, and recognize tip wear… 5 min read
Chemistries Glass Flake Coatings How glass flake coatings work, vinyl ester, polyester and epoxy binders, typical thicknesses, uses in tanks, FGD and splash zones,… 4 min read
Chemistries Polyaspartic Coatings What polyaspartic coatings are, how they relate to polyurea, their speed and UV stability, floor and steel uses, and how… 5 min read
