by Southern Sandblasting Painting LLC | Jul 29, 2026 | Southern Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Sandblasting before tank recoating is essential because it removes contaminants and creates a surface profile that bonds the coating effectively. Skipping this step can lead to coating delamination within years due to weak boundary layers. Proper surface...
by Southern Sandblasting Painting LLC | Jul 28, 2026 | Southern Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Address coating failures promptly by securing the area, documenting evidence, and conducting a forensic investigation. Run targeted field tests, review records, and identify root causes before recoat efforts to avoid repeating failures. Secure the area,...
by Southern Sandblasting Painting LLC | Jul 27, 2026 | Southern Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Scheduled shutdowns are ideal for coating work because they enable full access, proper sequencing, and quality control. Applying protective coatings during these periods prevents corrosion, extends asset life, and reduces overall project costs. Proper planning,...
by Southern Sandblasting Painting LLC | Jul 26, 2026 | Southern Sandblasting & Painting
For most industrial steel coating projects, the required surface cleanliness is Sa 2.5 (SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Blast Cleaning), with a typical surface profile depth suitable for most epoxy and zinc-rich systems per ISO 8503-2. That combination covers the vast majority...
by Southern Sandblasting Painting LLC | Jul 25, 2026 | Southern Sandblasting & Painting
What does a successful asset coating actually look like? The clearest indicators of successful asset coating are measurable, not subjective. A coating is performing when dry film thickness (DFT) falls within specification, adhesion values meet or exceed the project...