Chapter 15 - Coatings Application

Question 0

Low temperature concerns during coatings application include:

Answer 0

Slow the curing of chemically curing coatings
Will increase the viscosity of material
Some coatings may use special cure

Question 1

One guide for enclosures for coatings projects is:

Answer 1

SSPC technology guide no. 12

SSPC technology update no. 6 Guide For Containing Surface Preparation Debris Generated During Paint Removal Operations

Question 2

High temperatures concerns during coatings application include:

Answer 2

Can cause the solvent to evaporate too fast
Will reduce pot life
Decrease the viscosity of many two-component materials

Question 3

High humidity during coating application:

Answer 3

Slows the evaporation of the solvent
Can leave moisture on the surface of the coating
May effect the gloss or color
May cause amine blush (must be removed prior to top coating)

Question 4

Coatings may be applied by the following methods:

Answer 4

Roller
Brush
Airless spray (including plural component)
Conventional spray
High Volume Low Pressure(HVLP)
Air Assisted Airless