When all coats of a paint system are applied to bridge steel in an enclosed shop, the quality of the cleaning and painting is typically quite good. The steel is blast cleaned and painted in a controlled environment, minimizing or...
Wood is one of the most utilized building materials for exterior structures. Like most exterior substrates, wood structures need protection from the environment. While some wood types are naturally resistant to the environment (e....
Welcome to the 7th Installment of the KTA University Podcast! In this podcast, KTA President, Ken Trimber, and COO, Bill Corbett, discuss different methods of instrumentation for measuring ambient conditions to determine dew point...
Introduction Over 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle discovered (or uncovered) the fact that our world wasn’t flat. While the earth itself is round, the topography of what is on this earth is neither flat nor round, ...
Introduction Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chloride, ferrous ions, sulfates and nitrates, among others. These chemicals or “salts” are deposited onto surfaces while the structure is in service, or during transport...
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA), founded in 1949 as a sole proprietorship, is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. KTA was launched by Kenneth Tator to assist clients in selecting the optimum coating system...
Similar to steel, concrete is frequently roughened prior to application of a coating system to enhance the bond and help maintain adhesion of the applied coating when in service. According to Appendix A7 in the SSPC Joint Su...
According to SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2), Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements, is one of the most frequently downloaded standards ...
Pavement marking materials are relied upon to not only to guide drivers to maintain their respective lane position to deter accidents but also for regulatory and directional purposes. Because of their functions, they must withstan...
Pittsburgh, PA – KTA-Tator, Inc (KTA) is pleased to announce the signing of a purchase agreement between KTA and Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) on March 15, 2019. The merger will add Elzly’s coatings, corrosion enginee...
