Have you ever wondered how industrial structures like bridges, pipelines, or offshore platforms survive harsh environments without succumbing to corrosion? The answer lies in ISO 12944, the globally recognised standard for corrosion protection using protective paint systems. This standard plays a vital role in ensuring that steel structures can endure their surroundings, extend their service life, and minimise the need ...

When undertaking a project with a high performance coating, you need to think about how you will measure the coating thickness to ensure it is applied to specification. By monitoring and recording your coating thickness measurements you can ensure that you get a quality finish, that will perform as intended and as an added bonus you won’t unnecessarily waste material ...

What Is It, and How Does It Apply to You? The British Coatings Federation (BCF), in association with the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) and the Scottish Decorator’s Federation (SDF), launched a new initiative ‘PaintSafe’ on November 28-29 at the 2017 National Painting and Decorating Show. Its aim is to promote the safe use of paint and related products and ...