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May 2012

Water-Based, Zero-VOC, Green Painting Alkyds

Designing water-based and high-performing green painting alkyds was not an easy task to do for paint designers. The harmful solvents in oil-based alkyd formulations were the most critical component of the old product's successful applicability. Coatings systems failure is imminent when the very basic act of applying paint is not done correctly. To solve this, designers introduce an emulsification process in water-soluble alkyd paints, making paint dispersion possible without the help of solvents.

Beautiful Industrial Floor Coatings

Industrial floor coatings bring beauty to utilitarian areas. Good aesthetics enhance the appeal of any room and present a good image of the facility. It can also uplift workers' spirits and drive productivity even in manufacturing shop floors.

Industrial coatings can bring a clean and polished look to surfaces while protecting and repairing any sustained damages. Most flooring solutions are water-based epoxies that provide long-lasting performance and enhance the look of ordinary factory decks, storage areas, and warehouses.

How to Choose Coatings for Beautiful Floors

For facility floor make-overs, industrial concrete floor coatings bring back their original beautiful look. For floor beautification, some options for coating products are below:

1. Clear and glossy epoxies. The standard choice for enhancing the look of facility floors, colorless industrial concrete floor coatings hide the tiniest imperfections.

 2. Shark-grip satiny coatings. Grips mixed with industrial concrete floor coatings provide an easy-to-clean and skid-resistant rough texture to floors. It also brings out a satin sheen to the top coat, hiding minor floor damages.

Critical Issues for Ecosystem-Friendly Storage Tank Painting

Here are a few risk-critical issues that should be addressed in storage tank painting near water and natural habitats:

1. Lead containment. Lead testing should confirm the presence of lead in the coatings. Even trace amounts should be treated with caution, with the storage tank painting crew observing stringent lead-sensitive measures and laws.

Consider Limitations of Polyurea Elastomeric Coatings

Some of the beneficial properties offered by polyurea elastomeric coatings also pose certain disadvantages in certain cases. Below are some of these limitations:

1. Since polyurea coatings have a fast reaction and curing time, the target substrate may not achieve proper surface wetness. This can result in poor coatings adhesion.

Painting Contractors and the Future Forward

To adapt to the new trends in the industry, painting contractors are changing their methodologies, techniques and mind sets:

1. Painting contractors increase their familiarity of paints and finishes, particularly the newest released products in the market.

4 Tips for Concrete Floor Coatings Selection

To select the best industrial concrete floor coatings for your facility, the first thing to consider is the criteria to be used in your selection. Nearly all types of flooring requirements can be addressed by various industrial concrete floor coatings systems. Identify the requirements for your specific floors, which can be any of the following:

Concrete Coatings for Floor Make-Over

Industrial concrete floor coatings transform facility floors back to their original look. You can choose from any of the following, based on your unique requirements:

1. Glossy coatings. Clear epoxy gloss is standard choice for floor beautification. The colorless formulation can hide tiny floor imperfections.

2. Satin coats. Shark-grips mixed in industrial concrete floor coating lend a rough texture to the floor, leaving the top coat with a satin sheen that hides minor damages, and makes for easy-to-clean and skid-resistant surfaces.

Top Benefits of Effective Waterproofing Systems

Moisture damage is one of the most common headaches of facility managers and building owners. Moisture continuously seeks a way to gain entry into the building. It can appear in common liquid form, or enter the property through the air. It can be brought by wind, rain, or seepage from underground. An effective waterproofing system can keep water out, and even drive it out when it does come in.

Waterproofing contractors install effective barrier systems in buildings and facilities to:

1. Prolong building life

2. Improve indoor air quality

What are the Obstacles in Large-scale Waterproofing?

Setting up an effective waterproofing deck coating system for facilities of immense dimensions is often a formidable task. The sheer size brings many challenges that need to be met because of the massive structural elements.

Here are some of the problems, issues and challenges involved in waterproofing large structures:

1. Coverage

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