by Mike Folta | Jul 23, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
The industrial painting trends shaping 2026 are not incremental. They are compliance-driven, technology-accelerated, and directly tied to how long your assets last and whether your facility passes inspection. Here is what you need to know before your next coating...
by Mike Folta | Jul 22, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
What agency coating specifications actually do A coating specification is a legally binding document that tells a contractor exactly what to do, when to do it, and where. It is not a suggestion or a general reference. When a project goes sideways and legal action...
by Mike Folta | Jul 21, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
What are common industrial paint failures and why do they matter? Industrial coating failures are defects that reduce a protective coating’s ability to shield a substrate from corrosion, moisture, and mechanical damage. They range from cosmetic surface blemishes to...
by Mike Folta | Jul 20, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: A protective coating mockup is a full-scale test applied to an actual substrate to set performance benchmarks before large-scale coating. It reduces risks by verifying substrate compatibility, environmental conditions, and application processes, preventing...
by Mike Folta | Jul 19, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Pipeline surface preparation involves cleaning, profiling, and verifying steel surfaces to ensure proper coating adhesion and long-term corrosion protection. Following strict SSPC and NACE standards is essential, and skipping steps can lead to coating failure....
