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News (1285)

JPCL May Issue is Now Online

The May issue of the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings is available in print and online at paintsquare.com. This issue contains feature articles on the new NSF water tank linin...

Scientists Create Coating for Mercury Sorption

Scientists from Flinders University in Australia recently modelled a polysulfide coating made from waste products that has shown to absorb mercury and other metal contaminants in water.

New Product Announcement: Air-Powered Sprayer, Gun

Equipment manufacturer Graco Inc. recently announced its latest air-powered protective coatings sprayer from its King line of sprayers and a new spray gun.

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Blogs (2)

Painting Contractor Social Media Marketing Strategies

by Austin Houser

As a painting contractor, you may have mistaken your business for a painting company....

Why Are High-Performance Polymers So Versatile?

by Emily Newton

Researchers and other professionals who work with polymers and similar materials are ...

Daily Quiz (1055)

True or False: A new method for creating four-component, titanium-based nanocomposite coatings used to protect gas turbine engines requires high temperatures to develop.

How many gallons of paint were collected during the first year of operations of the PaintCare Washington paint recycling program?

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Weekly Poll (313)

At the beginning of the month, construction start-up Alquist 3D announced plans to build 200 homes in the southwest region of Virginia as part of “Project Virginia,” the world’s largest 3D-printed construction project. Do you believe that 3D-printed housing will help solve the housing crisis in rural and underserved areas of America?

On May 14, a U.S. government requirement went into effect requiring that projects funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law use only iron and steel produced in the nation. Do you believe this is a reasonable rule due to current supply chain issues?

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Problem Solving Forum (73)

In what types of climates and/or environments is the use of a vapor-impermeable air/moisture barrier recommended as opposed to a vapor-permeable system? Are there guidelines or standards that can help determine this?

When SSPC-SP3 (Power Tool Cleaning) is specified, how should one decide when to apply the tool to the entire surface and when to use it just where the coating appears defective or rusting?

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Webinars (20)

How to Grow Your Commercial Painting Business with a Project Lead Service

Using a lead service can save you time and money while helping you grow your business. In this presentation, Paint BidTracker’s General Manager will explore the benefits of subs...