by Mike Folta | Jul 31, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
Facility coatings do far more than make a building look presentable. The role of facility aesthetics coatings spans safety, corrosion control, slip resistance, energy performance, and regulatory compliance — all delivered through the same system that gives your...
by Mike Folta | Jul 30, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
An abrasion-resistant coating is an engineered surface layer that slows mechanical wear by combining hardness, toughness, and adhesion into a system matched to the specific wear environment. The single most important selection rule: match the coating family to your...
by Mike Folta | Jul 29, 2026 | 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 Mike Folta | Jul 28, 2026 | 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 Mike Folta | Jul 27, 2026 | 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 Mike Folta | Jul 26, 2026 | 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...