armorthane – Page 19 – Coatingpedia

Starting a coating contracting business: choosing a niche, licensing and insurance, equipment, hiring and training, safety programs and cash flow…

Gloss and color measurement explained: 20°, 60° and 85° gloss, ASTM D523, CIELAB, ΔE color difference, metamerism and practical tolerances

How chemical plants are coated: corrosivity zones, systems for steel, piping and CUI, splash zones, floors and containment, prep and…

Aliphatic vs aromatic polyurethanes, two-component and moisture-cure types, where they are used, and how to handle isocyanates and humidity safely.

Why alkyd and oil-based coatings turn soft, sticky and peel on concrete, galvanizing and zinc primers, and how to diagnose,…

How to estimate coating jobs: area takeoffs, material from volume solids and loss factors, labor from production rates, access, equipment…

How biocidal antifouling and foul-release coatings work, self-polishing vs hard vs ablative types, regulations, system build-ups and selection tips.

How to measure dry film thickness: gauge types, calibration, SSPC-PA 2 and ISO 19840 sampling and acceptance rules, and wet-to-dry…

Power tool cleaning explained: SSPC-SP 3, SP 15 and SP 11 grades, needle guns, bristle blasters and grinders, profile, burnishing…