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...
read moreEpoxy Floor Coating – 7 Step guide to apply
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....
read moreNew colors, a new world of pigments continue to evolve from accidental blue discovery
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...
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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...
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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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Welcome to our new website and blog! After a couple of months of planning, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you like our new look which is designed to make it easier to find the information, products and answers you are looking for....
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