New Product Announcement: Substrate Wetting Agent

Last month, global specialty silicones and silicone additives manufacturer BRB International released a new hydrolytically stable substrate wetting additive.

New Product Announcement: Thermal Spraying System

Castolin Eutectic, a manufacturer in the protective coatings industry, recently announced the release of their XupersoniClad, supersonic spraying technology.

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The Proper Use of Sealants on Weathering Steel

by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.

Sealants used as weather seals on the exterior envelopes of buildings have been formu...

A new building material that has the look and feel of Styrofoam and is rated to withstand what is being used for construction of new homes in Central Florida?

True or false: In surface preparation operations, hackles are most likely to be formed on steel substrates when the blast abrasive is steel shot.

Researchers at the University of Kitakyushu in Japan have reportedly found that up to 8% of sand in concrete and mortar for a single-story house could be replaced with shredded, used disposable diapers without diminishing strength. Do you believe the use of disposable household products like diapers should become more widely used in the construction industry?

In recent residential repainting work with which you've been involved, what was the predominant substrate type?

Your field surface preparation requires SSPC SP-10 and your field bolting uses hot-dip galvanized bolts. What surface preparation do you require/allow on and around the bolts?

What is the maximum temperature that an epoxy powder coating can resist when applied on steel substrate?

Building Consensus: How to Approach Moisture in Your Next Project

from D+D Print, Spring 2017 ; by Amy Woodall, Editor

Moisture intrusion is one of the biggest painting contractor concerns, and it’s impor...

Tackling Graffiti With Technology

from D+D Print, Spring 2017 ; by Allen Zielnik, ATLAS Material Testing Technology

An arsenal of weapons — from removal methods to coatings — is available to help clean...

NASCC Steel Conference

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Free Webinar: Quality Control of Installation/Pipe Girth Welds

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Free Webinar: Surface Preparation of Concrete

November 5, 2014

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.