Paint Sampling Techniques
While a variety of paint sampling techniques can be used to determine the cause of coating failure, it’s important that samples for laboratory analysis are... Read More
Passive Fire Protection
Passive fire protection (PFP) coatings for steel structures includes various materials such as ablative and intumescent systems. The performance of these in the event of... Read More
How do you evaluate the extent of rust coverage?
Everyone understands that the result of a breakdown of a coating system is inevitably the formation of rust. Initially this may first become apparent as... Read More
Marine vessel coating surveys
Completing a marine coatings survey on a ship or complex offshore structure is a challenging task, requiring specialist knowledge, careful planning and thorough execution. So... Read More
Identifying common coating defects
Any number of defects and modes of failure can impact on a coating, affecting its long-term performance, but the most common forms are detachment (variously... Read More
How to distinguish between coating flaking and peeling
A lot of terminology linked to the failure of a coating system may appear interchangeable at first sight, but the reality is that different terms... Read More
Comprehensive New Guide to Protective Coating Surveys
A new guide to protective coating surveys provides comprehensive practical advice for those involved in the inspection of paint systems used for corrosion protection applications.... Read More