For nearly four decades, municipal budget limitations had prevented updates to the Weirs Beach fire station in Laconia, N.H. To address this, ICP Group’s California Paints brand stepped in and donated high-quality paints and supplies while also providing skilled labor. This allowed the renovation to move forward without imposing on local taxpayers.

In this “Never Again” article, Jon Cavallo explores whether the role of solvents and/or thinners is simply to control viscosity. As part of this review, an investigation of observed bridge coating failures near Panama City, Fla., was conducted on several fronts.

Ken Wells, co-owner of Elite Insulation & PolyPro and president of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Board of Directors, recently joined our podcast series. Interview topics include goals for his current SPFA term; challenges and opportunities within the evolving SPF marketplace; and resources from the SPFA that can be of assistance.

According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), when ill-fitting or uncomfortable safety gear leads to improper use, it can reduce the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) while increasing the risks of exposing workers to jobsite hazards.

In flooring jobs, there are numerous steps to removing a floor covering, preparing the surface, and then laying the new floor — and doing these steps in the right order is integral to the finished floor. Nick White, sales director at National Flooring Equipment, explains the importance of not cutting corners when completing a floor preparation project.

Maintaining exterior paint in industrial environments requires a strategic approach, from product selection to application. By using these tips and your professional expertise, you can offer solutions featuring exterior paints and coatings that can last longer and look better.

After confirming an amine blush problem, the contractor determined that the amine exudate needed to be removed effectively to ensure the adhesion of subsequently applied coating materials. They also had to closely watch the atmospheric conditions going forward, to make sure that the heater didn’t cause further troubles.

After 20 years of service, the Laundry Care Express facility in San Jose, Calif., had fallen into some wear-and-tear issues. There were minor leaks that needed to be repaired, and a coated spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof installation was the best solution for the built-up roof.

Restorative coating products and practices allow contractors to extend the life of roofs for their clients in a customizable, sustainable, and cost-friendly manner. Knowing these benefits can help you communicate to clients about how liquid-applied roofing solutions can be a better option.

Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel’s global powder coatings business, shares details of the manufacturer’s development partnership with coatingAI. The program aims to assist contractors and installers with application processes while reducing their carbon footprint.