Bill Corbett

Before beginning any painting or coating application, environmental conditions must be measured to ensure conformance to coating manufacturer requirements and long-term coating performance. Two of the more critical parameters are relative humidity and dew point temperature, both of which influence condensation and potential coating detachment risk. One of the most widely accepted field methods for

KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Volume 5, Issue No. 1 – February 2026 William Corbett, Technical ConsultantAMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector & Certified Protective Coating Specialist KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum is designed to provide professional development/continuing education on standards, inspection practices, new instruments, and other topics to help keep certified AMPP and FROSIO coating