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5 Things You Should Know About The Transition From Solvent To Water-Based Coatings

Key things to be aware of and look out for when considering a change from solvent to water-based coatingsSolvent-based coatings offer quick, durable and high-quality finishes - however, being solvent-based they release…

How Long Does a Colour Match Take?

As you might expect, the answer is “it depends”! There are several factors that affect this time, which mean it can vary between 5 minutes and several days. 1. Accuracy…

Liquid vs Solid Paint Content – Why Does It Matter?

Many aspects of coating performance are dictated by the solid content – opacity, coverage, dry film thickness etc., so why do we measure in litres? Traditionally the industry has talked…

P3X: What Can You Gain and How?

P3X is what we see as the key elements we provide to you: Productivity, Profitability and Performance. Kortec’s goal has always been to deliver optimum solutions for your particular case, and…

Top Obstacles to Consistent Colour

Consistent paint colour is essential for virtually every painting process – the two main scenarios are: mass production where items from different runs may end up being mixed in a final…

5 Most Common Concerns With A Water-Based Coating System for Wood

Water-based coatings are cost-effective, durable and eco-friendly, however many do have concerns...Water-based coating systems have strong advantages for producing an excellent finish that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. However due to historical…

4 Most Common Problems With 2-Pack Polyurethane Paint & Lacquer

2-Pack Polyurethane Coatings provide a very durable and attractive finish - however, you MUST be aware of these common problems...What Are 2-Pack Polyurethane Paints & Lacquers?These coating materials are made up of a base…

13 Essential Considerations When Choosing The Right AC Coating System

Consider factors such as pot life, polishing, odour, sheen levels and more when deciding on the correct AC Coating System.There are a number of AC Coating options available in the market –…

4 Important Considerations When Using An Acid-Cat Coating

Are you aware that Acid-Cat Coating Systems have significant health and usability issues, and can also develop long-term durability problems?AC Coatings are ideally suited to certain industries or specific criteria, in which…

How Much Does A Water-Based Coating System for Wood Cost?

Understanding the approximate cost for water-based coating systems and how you can minimise them...Determining the exact cost for a water-based wood coating system can be difficult due to the significant number of…

What Wood Coating Type Gives The Best Overall Finish & Durability?

Many companies are keen to find a coating that produces the best overall finish and durability. We've chosen to analyse the three principle wood coating types to provide an insight into their individual…

What Coating Type Is The Cheapest For Internal Wood Finishing?

Comparing three leading coating options to determine the most durable and cost-effective for internal wood finishing... Some paint types are considerably cheaper per litre/kg than others, but they may not…

What Is The Most Efficient Water-Based Coating System For Furniture?

It's no surprise that the furniture industry is making the significant switch to water-based coatings. But the real question lies in which water-based coating system proves to be the best...…

What Is Important For Wood Preparation?

If you’re coating a timber substrate, thorough preparation is absolutely crucial to achieving a great result. Whether you are dealing with hardwoods, softwoods, MDF or other materials, there are some…

PreCat vs Water-based Coatings – Which Should I Use?

Precat and water-based paints actually have several characteristics in common – making a choice between them depends on several factors, including your specific project requirements, health and safety, application method,…

What’s The Best Type Of High-Performance Metal Protection Coating?

Comparing the performance advantages and disadvantages of Epoxy, Polyurethane and Acrylic metal protection coatings... If you’re involved in the industry you are probably aware that the performance of a high-performance metal…

What is the Importance of Film Thickness?

Thickness = Protection. Stating that the thickness of your paint film determines the protection offered by the coating doesn’t give the whole picture – but it is a major part…

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Training New Reach Di-Isocyanate Restriction

Annex XVII of REACH restricting the use of di-isocyanates on the EU market will take effect after the 24th August 2023. All users of these products are required to be formally trained on their safe use.

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Theoretical Coverage & Paint Usage Formulas

Collated to help you calculate the paint volume required for your porjects, this report provides formulas and ratios from metal weight:surface area to spreading rate and price per m2 calculations.

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Wet Film Thickness - Effect of Dilution

Determining the wet film thickness required, after thinning. The 1st table shows Paint Solids Content after Thinning, the 2nd table shows wet film thickness required to achieve dry film thickeness.

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Essential ISO 12944 Category Information

Categories for industry standard including typical internal/external examples, the related expected service life & amount of salt spray testing the coating system has to resist to meet category specification.

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Surface Preparation Standards for Metal

The tables presented in this written report provides a detailed cross-reference between the major standards for surface preparation, including the following: Swedish (Sa), SSPC, NACE, CGSB and BS.

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Water-Based To Solvent-Based Instructions

This report provides a breif process summary of the procedures required for changing equipment from solvent-based to water-based coatings or vice versa, to avoid any cross contamination.

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