Once an appropriate coating is selected,
the surface preparation and its coating
application to be performed as per
the specification. It may be added that
temperature and humidity level at the
time of coating application plays a
significant role in determining its service
life and protective characteristics.
1.
What are the plans for the future,
from the industry stand point?
How will the paints and coating
technology of tomorrow be more
effective/efficient than the paints
and coating technology of today?
Regulatory compliance to meet
stringent conditions aimed at protecting
environment and public are driving future
trends in paint and coating development
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and selection. End-users are also now
asking and making sure that the paint
and coatings they are procuring meet the
regional as well as international health
and safety requirements. Apart from
the requirement for improved durability
and ext