It is important to consider many other factors besides just the price per litre/kg. 

Does the product require an activator or hardener? How many coats are required to achieve the necessary durability and/or finish quality? What will it cost to dispose of any waste? What application/drying/curing facilities are required? 

Make sure you assess the cost of the whole coating process, not just the direct material price. 

Wherever possible, evaluate coating options according to the relevant industry standards such as BS476 Pt 2 or the Euro Classes for Fire Retardant systems. 

It is critical to ensure that the coatings are approved for use for the substrate and purpose you require. 

This is a broad consideration in this sector as there is such a wide range of coatings and substrates. 

Pay good attention to the relevant surface preparation, film thickness and drying process advice given on the coating data sheet for optimum results.

Most industries are moving towards more user-friendly and sustainable coatings and there are water-based options for most substrates and environments.

There are a number of factors to consider but it doesn’t need to feel daunting as Kortec have taken many of our clients through this process. Some of these are covered here  5 Things You Should Know About The Transition From Solvent To Water-Based Coatings and a basic spray equipment changeover process can be found here WB to SB Instructions.

Our broad stock holding enables us to typically deliver goods ordered in 1-2 days. However, non-standard products may take 3-5 days to order and ship to you.