by Mike Folta | Sep 27, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Humidity control during industrial coating means monitoring and managing relative humidity, dew point, and surface temperature so coatings bond, cure, and perform as specified. In Central Florida’s humid subtropical climate, skipping this step is one of...
by Mike Folta | Sep 26, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Applying a protective coating when the steel surface is too close to the dew point traps invisible moisture under the film, guaranteeing adhesion failure — even on a surface that looks and feels dry. Industry standards require surface temperature to be at least...
by Mike Folta | Sep 24, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Painting over galvanized steel fails when the zinc surface isn’t properly cleaned, profiled, and primed — not because the paint is wrong, but because prep is skipped or rushed. This guide walks facility managers, contractors, and coating specifiers...
by Mike Folta | Sep 23, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Elevated water towers should be formally inspected at least every five years per AWWA standards, with repainting typically triggered between 10 and 25 years depending on coating system, environment, and inspection findings. Florida’s heat, humidity, and...
by Mike Folta | Sep 22, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Potable water tank coatings must satisfy three overlapping frameworks: AWWA D102 (system selection and application), NSF/ANSI 61 (health-effects certification for water-contact products), and AMPP/SSPC surface preparation standards. Florida adds a state-level...
