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Coating Application

Let’s Talk About How Inspectors Can Effectively Use Product Data Sheets

Product data sheets are a valuable tool for coating applicators as well as trained and certified coating inspectors. They are essentially an instruction manual for ...
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EBook

Certified Coating Inspector Forum: Volume 1

It’s easy to fall behind on the latest updates in the coatings industry. That’s why KTA focuses on education to help keep AMPP and FROSIO ...
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Surface Soluble Salt Testing

Let’s Talk Surface Soluble Salt Testing

This article describes the importance of surface soluble salt testing and explores the various methods of extraction and analysis that can be performed in the ...
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Fireproofing

Let’s Talk Measuring Intumescent (Fireproofing) Coating Thickness

In the case of CSP and intumescent systems, if they are not applied to the correct thickness across all surfaces of load-bearing steel members or ...
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Surface Cleanliness

Let’s Talk Surface Preparation Standards Updates

Surface preparation is frequently considered a key factor in determining the long-term performance of a protective coating system. The two-fold purpose of surface preparation is ...
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Abrasives

Let’s Talk Abrasive Testing in the Shop/Field 

Testing of new and recycled abrasive is an important, yet frequently overlooked inspection checkpoint. Abrasive cleanliness is an indirect or referenced requirement for each of ...
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Concrete

Let’s Talk Measuring Concrete Surface Profile

This article focuses on the standards and techniques for assessing the surface profile/roughness of concrete after various methods of preparation.
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Calibration

Let’s Talk Instrument Calibration Vs. Accuracy Verification

Instruments that are used to verify quality must be calibrated and verified for accuracy, when feasible. Instrumentation is calibrated by the equipment manufacturer or an ...
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Stripe Coating
Coating Inspector Forum

Let’s Talk Stripe Coating Inspection

KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum Issue No. 4 KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum is designed to provide professional development/continuing education on standards, inspection practices, new ...
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