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Getting a New Concrete Floor Coating? Here’s Some Questions a Representative Should Ask:
Gulf Coast Paints CT-352 Polyester Polyurethane installed by a industrial flooring contractor on a warehouse floor. Getting a New Concrete Floor Coating? Here’s Some Questions a Representative Should Ask: 1. What is the size of the floor? 2. What type of work is being done in this building? 3. Is there a special composition on
New CT-332 Fast Cure Clear Floor Coating
We often get asked “How quick can I walk on this floor?” Most of our coatings were designed for foot traffic in 16-24 hours. Now, that has changed. Gulf Coast Paint has launched a new Fast Dry, Polyester Polyurethane Floor Coating. Our CT-332 Fast Cure is a fast curing clear top coat for decorative floors,
Floor Coating Maintenance
FLOOR COATING MAINTENANCE: Proper maintenance will increase the life and maintain the appearance of the coating system. All floors can wear and become defaced by traffic grinding dirt and debris into the floor. Dirt and debris are abrasive and quickly dull the finish of the coating system. Spillage of liquids can stain and damage the
Equipment and Tools for Industrial Floor Coatings
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR INDUSTRIAL FLOOR COATINGS: 1. Roller Cover a. 3/8” or 1/2” medium nap, phenolic core, shed-free covers – 9” or 18” wide. b. 1/4” short nap phenolic core, shed-free covers – 9” or 18” wide. c. Stainless steel serrated (notched) roller for fiberglass lay ups. Used for rolling the fiberglass reinforcing into
A Guide To Acid Etching Concrete
The following is only a suggested guide on acid etching concrete for the application of thin film coatings such as Epoxy and Polyurethanes. Contact Gulf Coast Paint Mfg. for more detailed information on Surface Preparation on concrete surfaces. CAUTION: Acid etching requires the use of strong chemicals. Used improperly these chemicals can result in severe
Can’t abrasive blast your rusty carbon steel? Then you need a Moisture Cured Urethane!
What is a Moisture Cured Urethane? A Moisture Cured Urethane is, as the name implies, a coating that cures in the presence of moisture on a surface or moisture in the air. It is a one component, high performing coating that has excellent adhesion to marginally prepared surfaces. MCU’s are designed to cure in cold
4 Key Considerations When Choosing an Internal Tank Lining
Choosing the proper coating system for an internal tank lining requires careful selection where a number of factors must be weighed. When installing a lining system, no shortcuts should be taken, and every step of the process should be carried out properly. These steps include choosing the proper lining, surface preparation, work schedule, inspection &
CASE STUDY: PAPER MILL EPOXY FLOOR COATING SYSTEM
Primer: PC-1703 100% Solids Epoxy Gray Primer Topcoat: PC-1850 100% Solids Epoxy Light Gray Finish Coat Completion Date: 2017 Industry: Pulp & Paper Mill – Turbine Floor & Control Rooms Project Background: A pulp and paper mill in Alabama was looking for a high end floor coating system with no odor that could handle heavy
Project Profile: Xpress Lube in Elizabeth City, NC looking for a High-Performance Floor Coating System
Floor Coating System Primer: CM-15 Epoxy Mastic Light Gray Intermediate: CM-15 Epoxy Mastic Safety Red Topcoat: CT-332 Chemical Resistant Polyester Polyurethane Clear Location: Elizabeth City, NC Completion Date: 2016 Company: Xpress Lube in Elizabeth City, NC Project Background: The concrete in auto lube facilities must be able to withstand vehicle traffic, chemicals, oils, gas, etc.
Coatings for Cold Weather Applications
With the cold weather just around the corner, many facility owners, engineers, and others often ask if their coating project needs to be pushed back to the spring. Thankfully, there’s a variety of options to help allow your coating project to continue throughout out winter. Here’s some tips and recommendations for applying industrial coating during
