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An Analysis of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Ultra Long-Life Coating Systems for Water Storage Tanks

Product Number: 41207-324-SG

Author: Michael L. Doolittle

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Alkyds, the much-trusted coatings of the past were summarily replaced by the superior performance of the polyurethane coatings. The polyurethanes were then supplemented by the polyurethane with clear coat and the polyurethane with UV protector. These coatings promised a twenty-year life and resistance to fading. But now, those coatings are being challenged by the newcomer on the block, the ultra-high performance coatings which are promoted to perform well for up to thirty years.

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Anti-Graffiti in the Lone Star State

Product Number: 41207-380-SG

Author: Tom Schwerdt

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Overview and exploration of the TxDOT experience with anti-graffiti coatings: where we have been and where we're going.

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Avoiding Problems With Coating Wood: A Review Of Substrate Condition And Preparation, Moisture Issues And Coating Selection

Product Number: 41207-338-SG

Author: Jayson L. Helsel

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

This paper provides a review of key items to consider in coating wood. The most important considerations are ensuring a sound wood substrate surface, elimination of moisture as a problem, adequate surface preparation, and the proper choice of coatings. Coatings for wood can be categorized as film-forming or penetrating finishes. This paper expands on a recent related article published in the Journal of Architectural Coatings.

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Benefits of Micaceous Iron Oxide, Aluminum Flake and Glass Flake Filled High Performance Coatings

Product Number: 41207-315-SG

Author: Mitch Connor, Dan Baribault

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

For several decades, engineered coatings have been used to protect steel from corrosion. Many formulas were made and tested for their ability to prevent corrosion. Changes in the formulas would include different resins, pigments, solvents and additives. In this paper, we will talk about three specific pigments, which are also commonly referred to as reinforcing pigments.

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Building and Marketing a Great Portfolio

Product Number: 41207-384-SG

Author: John H. Stahl

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

The camera is one of the best marketing tools you can own. Good photographs can tell a story of quality and help educate your potential customers with step by step before and after examples of your work.

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Building Your Plans from the ‘Customer Back

Product Number: 41207-326-SG

Author: Doug Duncan

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Welcome to Your HR Solutions. Today we’re going to discuss how to move your company to the next level of effectiveness. The only way to truly do that is to learn how to build your plans “from the customer back.” This is not always easy, nor obvious.... But it is something that can be learned and mastered if you take the time to do it right.

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Business Planning as a Management Tool

Product Number: 41207-355-SG

Author: Ronald A. McKenzie

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Business planning is often an overlooked management tool. Developing a business planning mindset to manage people and to tackle challenges is often the only difference between successful companies and ones that struggle with the same issues year-after-year. This seminar will give you tools to set the plan into motion.

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California’s Architectural Coatings Surveys

Product Number: 41207-319-SG

Author: Monique Spears Davis

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

In California, local air districts have regulations that limit the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of architectural coatings. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) provides assistance to local districts when developing regulations. This assistance includes developing Suggested Control Measures which serve as model rules for local districts. ARB also provides assistance by conducting periodic surveys of coating manufacturers to gather data on all of the architectural coatings sold in California during a particular year.

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Cleaning and Painting of the Hal Adams Bridge Mayo, Florida ‘ A Challenging Repainting Project on a Unique Florida Bridge

Product Number: 41207-375-SG

Author: Don Buwalda, Stephen Haney, Greg Richards

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

The Hal Adams Bridge is the only suspension bridge in the state of Florida. During the 2001 routine bridge inspection the bridge was identified as a candidate to be repainted. The authors Don Buwalda, Stephen Haney, and Greg Richards participated in the assessment, plan development, and project execution.

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Coating Specialty Surfaces: Hardwoods and Composited. What’s Different?

Product Number: 41207-370-SG

Author: Greg Portincasa, Akzo Nobel

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

As the use of alternative deck building products gains increased momentum, the need for protecting a deck’s surface remains crucial and becomes more complex. Composites and hardwoods have characteristics different from those of traditional pressure treated wood or cedar; and methods of coating and protecting these surfaces are different from traditional treated wood, yet also essential.

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Coefficient of Friction, the Development of a Standard Portable Device for the US Naval Fleet

Product Number: 41207-358-SG

Author: Darren Melhuish

Publication Date: 2007

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Operational and maintenance requirements have required improved decking systems, particularly non-skid, to be incorporated within the US Navy. For those who have experienced rough seas and foul weather, the importance of good non-skid (or slip resistant) deck coverings on weather decks becomes very apparent. But what defines “good” may be easier to qualify rather than quantify. This is directly related to the methodologies employed to evaluate slip resistance of these surfaces and other deck systems

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Color Wood: Dyes, Stains, Toners, & Glazes

Product Number: 41207-331-SG

Author: Bob Flexner

Publication Date: 2007

$20.00

Coloring wood usually presents the biggest challenge in the wood finishing process because more can go wrong. By organizing and defining all the major types of products available, you can reduce the complexity and improve your chances for a successful result.

Products tagged with '2007 Conference Papers'

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