Which is the best method to calculate coat back lengths?
Promat has developed the PROMAT®Semi-3D calculation method that enables quick determination of the required coat back length, without the necessity of a time consuming three-dimensional finite element analysis of the full geometry of the connection.
What should be the thickness of outdoor film?
Outdoor performance will require a thicker minimum, therefore a thicker average film build, say 2.5 to 3.5 mils. If the surface is roughened or blasted, you will need a higher average to make sure that the peak areas have sufficient coating.
What should the thickness of a coating be?
For parts with clean, smooth surfaces that will not be subjected to harsh environments, the TDS is a good source of guidance. Typically, a thickness of about 1.5 to 2.0 mils will work well. The more geometry you have on the part, the more variance you will likely have, as the part shape will affect the film uniformity.
Which is the best skim coat to use on a wall?
A level five wall is the best of the best, where a skim coat is used on the entire wall to make it appear flat. This high level of the wall should look completely flat and will not have any imperfections, even in an inspection under hard light.
When to use Acousti coat for sound reduction?
Noise reduction in the 500Hz (500Hz is mid frequency of the human voice) is reduced by 30%!! Acousti-Coat is for use on interior surfaces such as primed drywall, ceilings, walls, plaster, metal and wood. This product is an inexpensive, easy-to-apply surface coating with superior sound absorbing properties, as compared to conventional paints.
Can you use a paint roller to skim coat a wall?
You can use a paint roller to apply the mud. The mud shouldn’t be too thick or too thin. A good standard is that the mud should be applied to the wall and just barely not roll down it. And this is called a skim coat, not a heavy coat, so go light on the mud and try to make it as smooth as you can.
What’s the advantage of clearcoat over basecoat?
If you’re clearcoating over a light-colored basecoat, those bits of debris can show up more readily than if clearing over a darker or metallic color. Another advantage of high-solids clearcoat is it has better surface stability. Less solvent has to be released from the sprayed surface because it has less solvent than lower solids clear.
