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....
by Mike Folta | Jul 18, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Fire-resistant coatings protect structural steel by delaying heat transfer and maintaining structural integrity during a fire. Intumescent coatings expand into an insulating char at high temperatures, reducing steel heating and preventing early collapse. Proper...
by Mike Folta | Jul 17, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Preventive coatings programs are structured systems that protect infrastructure assets from corrosion through surface prep, coating application, and scheduled inspections. They offer significant cost savings over the asset’s lifetime by preventing emergency...
by Mike Folta | Jul 16, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Proper industrial floor coating preparation ensures long-lasting adhesion and performance. It involves detailed inspection, cleaning, mechanical profiling, moisture testing, crack repair, and priming to prevent coating failure. Accurate execution of each step...
by Mike Folta | Jul 15, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Protective coatings in chemical plants act as engineered barriers to prevent corrosion, chemical attack, and moisture damage on critical equipment. Proper material selection, surface preparation, and scheduled inspections are essential to maximize coating...
by Mike Folta | Jul 14, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
TL;DR: Industrial coatings protect exterior surfaces with systems designed to withstand UV, moisture, and physical wear for decades. Proper surface preparation and application follow strict standards to ensure longevity and curb appeal, reducing maintenance costs over...