Painting Techniques

Industrial superhydrophobic coating or painting is essential for any industrial facilities especially under the humid and moist climate in Malaysia. The main reason for any industrial facilities to engage the services of industrial coating company is to prevent rust and corrosion from eating away building structures as well as to prevent leakage and materials breakdown. Due to the advancement in the coating material and technology of the industry, several painting techniques are being invented and improved on to provide the best solutions to cater to various needs.

Painting techniques for example epoxy painting, polyurethane painting, spray painting, rubber painting, metal painting are some of the most sought after services for different purpose and functions. Each of the painting techniques requires different expertise and technology and hence has a different level of protection for buildings. Due to the different method applications, well-prepared specification prior to applying paints on the industrial facilities is necessary to ensure perfect coating processes. Examples of different specifications or conditions which should be taken note of before applying paint or coating using different techniques:

• Conditions of metal dressing to get rid of sharp edges and projections.
• Time interval between surface preparations for subsequent coating.
• Suitable types of coatings and their respective characteristics.
• Method of paint application that is appropriate for the specific condition.
• Number of coat applied prior to subsequent painting as well as the interval coatings in between.
• The film thickness of wet and dry coatings.
• The site of coat or paint application and its conditions for example temperature, texture and humidity.
• Existence of welds, bolted connection and edges.
• Inspection for roof leakage or damage to the parts for subsequent painting.

With the availability of the different painting techniques and coating technology, clear and precise instructions on which technique to be applied should be stated to the industrial coating and painting contractors. So such analysis should be done by suitable technical expertise to clearly define what technique is suitable, practical and cost saving. The sequence of paint application should follow an achievable and logical sequence where all the necessary procedures being listed accordingly and carried out with technical advice from the contractors. Metal Roof Doctor will provide our customers with all the necessary advice and suggestion for your industrial facilities’ needs all over Malaysia with suitable coating technique that will suit your facilities perfectly.