16Oct
27Sep
Scaffolding Safety Tips
Painters, window washers and construction workers frequently use scaffolding in their work. If you are a worker in these jobs or others that use supports, you must do regular check-ins with your safety knowledge. Whether you've never used scaffolding before or have a long history of use, reviewing safety rules will ensure you don't forget any steps when setting up and using the device. The best way to prevent falls from working at heights is to start with a thorough...
02Jul
Epoxy Floor Preperation – Diamond Grinding or Shot Blasting
Epoxy Floor Preparation: Shot Blasting vs Diamond Grinding Floor preparation is an imperative task and needs to be handled by practiced workmen. Many homeowners may try to complete the prep work themselves. But the truth is, that prepping concrete can be challenging, and can lead to many flooring mistakes if not planned properly. Whether it’s concrete flooring in construction or metal surface in automobile industry, preparation can’t be avoided in order to ensure high quality end results. There are handful...
03May
The Pro’s and Con’s of Different Types of Commercial Floors
The Pro’s and Con’s of Different Types of Commercial Floors With so many available flooring products on the market today, choosing the right commercial flooring option can be both easy and overwhelming. The good news is that you no longer have to compromise on form or function - modern technology has created flooring materials perfect for different spaces and uses in your home and your business! Our guide will help you choose the best flooring options, visually and functionally, for your business: ...
22Jan
Guide to Resinous Flooring Systems
Resinous floors will improve the durability and resistance of your existing floors. However, there is a multitude of coatings available that boast different properties, making some better options for specific applications than other floorings. Making the most informed decision requires knowing about all the types of floor resins available, including their advantages and applications. Following this guide to floor coatings can make that decision easier. 1. Epoxy Coatings Epoxy coatings are perhaps the best-known types resinous floor coatings. They have multiple...
26Jan
Exterior Coatings Designed for Expanding and Contracting Surfaces
Expanding and contracting metal surfaces require flexible industrial coatings. Dust collectors are important pieces of equipment for facilities. However, their outdoor locations make them vulnerable to fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather. So when specifying an industrial coating system, it's important to recognize these environmental challenges that compromise the integrity of both the substrate and coating. Varying temperatures can cause sheet metal to expand and contract, creating an unstable surface. Additionally, the ultra violet rays and moisture can cause discoloration and delamination. And although hard...
09Jan
Warehouse Shipping Lines – Industrial Coatings That Withstands Constant Traffic
Painted Lines to Organize the Industrial Work Place Organizing floor space is a critical goal for the methodical facility or warehouse manager. With so many pallets, forklifts, and moving pieces of equipment, it can be a challenge knowing where every item belongs. And for this reason, facility floor lines can contribute greatly, by creating designated areas for each movable object. However, as with any industrial coating, it has the increased challenge of adhering to sealed concrete or even potentially contaminated surface,...
01Jan
Applying Architectural Commercial Coatings in Universities and Commercial Buildings
Architectural coatings can increase the visual atmosphere of commercial settings. But they can also have a specific function depending on their application. Visual impact is the most common improvement that's expected by the general public. And although that's a reasonable assumption, commercial coatings can offer benefits other than improved aesthetics. We were asked to coat steel in an institutional facility. This steel consisted of tube steel and stair components such as stringers and pickets in the stair railings. And although it's...
15Dec
UV Resistant and Corrossion Resistant Coatings
Even in the harsh, New Jersey coastal environment, the proper industrial coatings can prevent equipment corrosion, and help maintain a clean appearance and work area. But that industrial coating system requires qualified industrial and commercial painting contractors to install these specialized systems. It's known that preparation is the most important step in any painting project. But in addition to this critical step, it's just as important to know which coating system to apply in each specific situation. Interior substrates require...
31Oct
