When coating parts or structures, there are several application methods to consider, ranging from simple brush and roller to various types of spray application. The application method selected can be based on a variety of factors and conditions. This article focuses on two spray methods: conventional (air) spray and airless spray. Conventional (air) Spray Conventional …
Don’t feel like reading? Click above to listen to this article! Do your friends still joke that you go to work simply to watch paint dry? If so, this article may be what you’ve been waiting for (literally). You wouldn’t be “watching paint dry” if the products you use could be applied wet on wet. …
Painting Wet on Wet …Really? [Exploring the Myths] Read More »
Whoa! Hold on! How much thinner do you plan to add? What thinner do you plan to add? The data sheet says you can add up to 10% by volume.Even so, it is not uncommon to see painters (or painters’ helpers) estimating thinner addition. It takes an experienced applicator who can save precious time by …
“Coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2)” is a simple enough statement, yet this common specification requirement is often misinterpreted, or regarded as a document that simply states how to measure paint thickness, something we already profess to know how to …
Measuring Coating Thickness According To SSPC-PA 2 – Update 2015 Read More »
When recommending a coating or coating system for a specification, or when responsible for the application of a coating, the manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet (PDS) should always be consulted. The PDS typically contains information regarding appropriate uses and environments, performance characteristics, and application information including mixing, application methods and equipment and the recommended thickness range …
Consequences of Applying Coatings Outside of the Recommended Thickness Range Read More »
This month’s case from the F-Files concerns the application of a high performance liner in a steel demineralized water storage tank, or a demin tank. Demineralized (purified) water can be particularly aggressive in service when even minute traces of soluble salt contamination are present on a coated substrate. Therefore is not uncommon to see soluble …
Installation Woes of a Lining in a Demineralized Water Storage Tank Read More »
As some of you may know, our KTA.com website features a section called Ask A Consultant. In this section, users are encouraged to submit questions related to KTA’s service offerings. One of our knowledgeable coating consultants then gives a thorough response to help the user solve their issues. Recently, we received a list of questions …
Many important industrial coatings are two- or even three-component products (also referred to as two-pack, 2K, or three-pack, 3K) in which a chemical reaction between the components results in a coating film. The components are packaged separately and require mixing at a specific ratio to form the desired final product. The compositions of the materials …