The new year is when nearly half of the United States population set resolutions to improve their lifestyle. Typically, the most popular goals are related to improving an individual’s health or finances, although learning something new is also high on some people’s...
There are many reasons why coating defects or, worse, failures occur. They may occur due to inadequate surface preparation or incompatible product selection. In addition, improper application techniques, insufficient curing time, and under/overcoating can contribute...
Protective coatings and painting systems are required by many commercial, industrial, and municipal markets. The first step in ensuring your asset is adequately protected and prevent coating failure is to work with a certified coating inspector to design and plan a...
An independent NACE-certified coating inspector takes a collaborative approach, working with you, at the project site to inspect and test the surface and determine whether the correct preparation and application methods either are or were being used. It is vital that...
According to NACE International, the global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion. However, that can be mitigated by using appropriate corrosion-resistant coatings and ensuring the surface is prepared correctly. NACE International estimates that savings...
According to the Federal Highway Administration, between 75 and 80 percent of premature coating failures result from insufficient surface preparation or coating application. These failures can have costly consequences, unnecessarily so, which can be mitigated by...
