Choosing the Correct Coating
I. Chemical Environment
A. List by chemical and percentage
B. Operating Temperature
II. Type of Corrosion
A. Atmospheric
B. Splash/Spillage
C. Immersion (Refer to Lining Section
III. Substrate
A. Steel
B. Concrete
C. Other
IV. Impediments
A. Edges
B. Crevices
V. Application Environment
A. Indoors / Outdoors
B. Geographic Area
C. Dry / Damp
VI. Allowable Surface Preparation
A. Sandblasting
B. Hand-Cleaning
VII. Allowable Method Of Application
A. Spray
B. Brush
C. Roller
VIII. Desired Aesthetics
A. Gloss Retention / Chalking
B. Color Stability
C. U.V. Resistance
D. Stain Resistance
IX. Past History