Industrial Coatings
An industrial coating is a paint or coating defined by its protective, rather than its aesthetic properties, although it can provide both. The most common use of industrial coatings is for corrosion control of steel or concrete. Industrial coatings are used in...
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Epoxy Floor Coating – 7 Step guide to apply Preparing the surface Step 1. Prepare the surface. Preparation of the substrate is necessary in order to ensure adhesion between the epoxy product and the substrate. Suitable methods are sanding or diamond-grinding....
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – A bright blue compound that was first discovered by accident seven years ago in an Oregon State University laboratory – and has since garnered global attention – has no led to the more rational and methodical development of other...
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If you want to dispose of paint in the proper way, that rules out tossing a can with wet paint into the trash. The paint may end up pouring into your garbage can, spilling inside the trash truck and worse yet, leaking onto roads where it can be splattered permanently...
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Oil or Latex? Paints come in two main varieties: Latex and oil-based So what are the differences, advantages and disadvantages? Latex paints are water-based and have some fantastic and useful advantages, such as being durable, fast-drying, low-odor, easily applied and...
read moreCoating metal surfaces
If you’ve ever wondered about refurbishing a metal object, or about painting metal surfaces in general, this is completely doable using metal primer. It’s also fairly easy to accomplish! Even better, metal surfaces of repurposed objects do not require you to maintain...
read moreHow to paint over a chrome surface
Painting over chrome isn’t as easy as regular metal. The common misconception is that chrome is used as a protectant because it doesn’t corrode. The reality is exactly the opposite — chrome almost immediately oxidizes or “rusts” when it...
read moreThe Fall Is A Perfect Time For Interior Painting
The cool fall air has set in and the leaves are falling. The fall is the perfect time for interior painting. With the windows open, interior painting projects are well ventilated and a fresh coat of paint can be applied just before guests arrive for the holidays. If...
read moreHow to Easily Clean your Paint Roller
Cleaning latex and acrylic paint from a paint roller can easily turn into a big mess. Here is a simple way to clean a paint roller fast and with little to no mess: 1. Position the crook of the paint roller frame over the rim of a large garbage can with the roller...
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Confusion is at an all time high for DIY homeowners looking to apply an epoxy garage floor paint. Should I be using an epoxy coating or an epoxy paint? What is the difference? Which one is the better choice? To put these questions to rest we’ll explain the...
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