Surface Preparation
Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification
In writing coating specifications, it is essential to understand and include all of the limiting conditions at a specific site where...
Five Key Factors in Understanding the Role of Soluble Salts in Coatings Failures
In determining the role of soluble salts in coating failures, both the physical and chemical aspects of delamination must be considered....
Specifying the Gold Standard for Color and Protection
A world-class corrosion expert discusses the 'gold standard' coating system for proven corrosion protection and color resilience—the key...
How a Robust Composite Doubled the Life of FGD Pipework
Pipework at a coal-fired power station in the UK was experiencing severe corrosion caused by abrasive limestone slurry. 12 corroded pipe...
9 Things to Keep in Mind when Performing a Marine Coating
Essential topics to keep in mind when performing surface preparation and applying a marine coating. Although targeted at vessels, also...
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
There are two main methods for galvanizing steel: hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing. This article looks at these two galvanizing...
Applying Protective Coatings to Ships in Cold Winter Conditions
Applying protective coatings to ships in cold winter conditions is problematic. Painting in low temperatures has created many modifications...
Working to Overcome Poor Quality Coating Practices in International Shipbuilding
This article delves into marine coating quality control problems in the wake of the 2008 shipbuilding boom, which have resulted in...
The Role of Soluble Salts in Osmotic Blistering
In the coatings industry, there is a continued misunderstanding of the true process of osmotic blistering, and the best methods to test for...
The Treatment of Rusted Surfaces When Proper Surface Preparation Is Not an Option
Paints must be applied to surfaces that are entirely free from rust and other contamination. This may not be possible in some situations,...
Duplex Coating: How it Works, How It's Applied
For a severely corrosive environment, the duplex coating system ensures an extended productive life for iron and steel assets, along with...
Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention with thermal sprayed aluminum (TSA) provides long-term and reliable prevention that reduces...
Specifying FBE Coatings for High-Temp Pipelines
We spoke to fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) expert, Alan Kehr, about specifying this material for high-temperature pipelines.
Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the petrochemical industry’s problems including forced shutdowns and lost...
Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
Properly applied, a single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems...
Understanding a New Trend: In Situ Cleaning and Coating
Every corrosion, abrasion, or erosion issue can present its own unique set of problems and associated solutions, each bearing its own merit...
Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues
Addressing concrete floor moisture begins with proper design, curing and surface preparation. Testing for moisture content and identifying...
Blast Pressure: How to Get It Right
Finding the optimum blast pressure is a balancing act that entails taking into consideration the requirements of the job and the...
6 Ways to Measure Surface Profiles for Concrete Surface Preparation
Concrete may need to be prepared for repairs and overlays, or to clean and/or roughen the surface for the application of a subsequent...
