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The ever-present menace of corrosion in metal structures tends to give facility managers a major headache when the time comes to repair corrosion-related structural damage. It is better to prevent corrosion than to remediate later on, which is why exterior painting of corrosion-prone metal surfaces is more and more the solution of choice for facility managers.

No coating system can offer a one-stop panacea to corrosion, but a careful avoidance of the painting practices below will provide a better chance in corrosion management and alleviation: Continue reading ‘Five Things to Avoid When Applying Anti Corrosive Coatings Five Things to Avoid When Applying Anti Corrosive Coatings’ »

Architects, specifiers and building managers are often concerned with the problem of keeping their interior walls pristine following construction or refurbishment despite high volume of traffic and other risks of damage. One solution is the use of corner trims. A type of wall protection, corner trims are durable, impact resistant panels which can be placed on the corners of interior walls to prevent damage and keep walls pristine.

Corner trims are most commonly used in hospitals, to prevent wall corners from the constant impact of passing trolleys and wheeled medical equipment, but they have the potential to be used in a variety of situations. Continue reading ‘Protecting Interior Walls With Corner Trims’ »

The cold weather often puts a damper on any protective coatings project. For one, productivity is minimal in the winter months than in spring or fall. Painters, no matter how skilled, find themselves hindered by the cold temperatures and the freezing environment. Even equipment is not 100 percent optimal when operated in cold weather.

In the protective coatings industry, the harsh winter season is often a slow time for painting activities, particularly of water storage tanks. And since summer is a crucial time when water availability is important, painting activities are also slow in the summer months. That leaves only the spring and fall seasons when coatings activity can proceed unhindered. Continue reading ‘Painting Tanks in Winter’ »

Wastewater treatment facilities often require the highest-performing anti-corrosive coatings, particularly in wastewater tanks and containers, because of the severely corrosive nature of many elements and chemicals used in treating wastewater. It often takes a special kind of anti corrosive coatings to combat these harsh corrosive elements and maintain tank longevity. What are the most common sources of corrosion in wastewater tanks? Here are a few:

1. Chemical and biological elements

In sewage treatment procedures, chemical and biological elements are introduced inside the storage tank and allowed to react with each other. This subjects the tank’s concrete material to attacks from acidic by-products. Sulfate attacks, in particular, cause the concrete to expand, while carbonation causes shrinkage, contributing to overall concrete degradation. Continue reading ‘Anti-Corrosive Coatings in Waste Water Treatment Facilities’ »

There have been many attempts over the years to fix cracks rather than the expensive alternative to removing concrete and repouring. Despite all the efforts concrete crack repair remedies didn’t always work due to flaws of product capabilities.

The Next Generation of Repair Products

The evolution of concrete products has been learned from coatings. For example acrylic sealers are the most inexpensive coating and have been used for years to protect concrete surfaces. They led to the use of epoxies and urethanes that have been the standard industrial coatings for decades. Variations have been produced. However these products are simple chemical combinations with little variance. Continue reading ‘Does Concrete Crack Repair Really Work?’ »

Wet epoxy or polyurea floor coatings can be as slippery as ice. In fact slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of workplace injury. To protect yourself from a potential injury and expensive lawsuit, here’s what you need to know about a non slip floor coating.

Coefficient of Friction

The technical term for non slip is Coefficient of Friction (COF). There are legal guidelines established by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) for acceptable levels of COF for floor coatings. Though many floor coatings like epoxies and polyureas meet or exceed OSHA guidelines when they are applied wear can reduce COF very quickly. The reason for reduced COF due to wear is improper application. Continue reading ‘Applying a Non Slip Floor Coating That Prevents Slip and Fall Litigation’ »