Download or read book n Introduction to Coatings and Paints for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in coatings and paints for buildings and other infrastructures. Here is what is discussed: 1. SELECTION OF COATINGS, 1.1 SELECTION CRITERIA, 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEAD- AND CHROMATE-FREE COATINGS WITH VOC LIMITS, 1.3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES, 2. SURFACE PREPARATION, 2.1 INTRODUCTION, 2.2 REPAIR OF SURFACES, 2.3 RECOMMENDATIONS BY SUBSTRATE, 2.4 STANDARDS FOR CONDITION OF SUBSTRATES, 2.5 STANDARDS FOR CLEANLINESS OF SUBSTRATES, 2.6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PAINT REMOVAL, 2.7 METHODS OF SURFACE PREPARATION.