Substrates &amp; Materials

Coating Fiberglass & FRP

How to dewax, abrade and coat fiberglass and FRP — primer and topcoat choices, application tips and the failures to avoid.

Coating Galvanized Steel (Duplex Systems)

Coating galvanized steel in duplex systems — zinc surface conditions, sweep blasting and pretreatment, compatible primers and avoiding saponification.

Coating Masonry & Concrete Block

How to prepare and coat concrete block, brick and stone — moisture checks, block fillers, breathable systems and common failures.

Coating Aluminum

How to coat aluminum — oxide film behavior, conversion coatings and anodizing, field prep, coating systems, filiform and galvanic corrosion.

Coating Plastics

How to coat plastics — surface energy, flame and plasma treatment, adhesion promoters, coating choices and common failures.

Coating Asphalt Surfaces

How to coat asphalt pavement — cure times, crack and oil-spot prep, sealcoats, acrylic court surfacing, markings and pitfalls.

Coating Stainless Steel

Why and how to coat stainless steel — CUI and chloride cracking, contamination-free sweep blasting, primer and coating options, and…

Coating Carbon Steel

How to coat carbon steel — corrosion basics, blast cleaning and profile, salt testing, system selection by ISO 12944 category,…

Coating Concrete

How to coat concrete — porosity, alkalinity and moisture, testing and CSP surface preparation, coating options and common failure modes.

Coating Weathering Steel

When weathering steel needs coating, how to blast off the patina and salts, and which systems suit girder ends and…

Coating Copper & Brass

How to prepare and coat copper, brass and bronze — tarnish and patina, clear lacquers, waxes, primers and common problems.

Coating Wood

How to coat wood — moisture movement, UV damage and species effects, paints vs stains vs clear finishes, preparation, priming…