Testing Key ASTM Standards for Coatings The ASTM test methods coating specs cite most — D4541, D3359, D4417, D7091, D5162, B117 and more — and how… 4 min read
Methods Environmental Conditions: Dew Point, Humidity & Temperature Dew point, relative humidity and temperature limits for coating work, the 5 °F (3 °C) rule, how to measure conditions… 6 min read
Business Pre-Job Conferences Coating pre-job conferences: who attends, a typical agenda, technical points to settle, how to run the meeting and why written… 4 min read
Failures Dry Spray & Overspray Dry spray and overspray: what causes rough, porous films and wayward coating, why they cause later failures, and how to… 4 min read
Surface Prep Abrasive Media Selection How to choose blast abrasives: steel grit and shot, garnet, slags, aluminum oxide, crushed glass and soft media compared, plus… 5 min read
Chemistries Acrylic Coatings The main types of acrylic coatings, from waterborne latex to MMA floors, how each cures, where they work best, and… 5 min read
Applications Pharmaceutical & Cleanroom Coatings Coatings for pharmaceutical plants and cleanrooms: GMP surface requirements, disinfectant resistance, ESD floors, wall systems, detailing and validation. 4 min read
Surface Prep Waterjetting (High & Ultra-High Pressure) High- and ultra-high-pressure waterjetting: pressure classes, WJ-1 to WJ-4 grades, flash rust, salt removal, equipment, procedure and safety. 5 min read
Testing The Coating Inspection Checklist A practical coating inspection checklist: pre-job review, surface prep, environmental checks, application, DFT, holidays, cure and documentation 4 min read
Business How to Choose a Coating System How to choose a coating system: define exposure, substrate and prep limits, application constraints and performance evidence, then compare life-cycle… 5 min read
Testing Salt Spray & Cyclic Corrosion Testing Salt spray and cyclic corrosion tests explained: ASTM B117, ISO 9227, ASTM D5894 and ISO 12944-9, how panels are rated,… 5 min read
Surface Prep Shot Blasting Concrete How shot blasting prepares concrete for coatings: how the machines work, CSP ranges, shot selection, technique, limitations and quality checks. 6 min read
