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A Protective Coatings Podcast

8. The Impact of Geography on a Coating Project (Feat. Matt Morris)

11 months ago

We all know that environmental factors affect a coating project. But it's important to remember how diverse geographic locations can complicate those factors. Today, we talk with Matt Morris of Gulf States Protective Coatings about these challenges and the impact that have on an applicator's day-to-day business. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:04 - Introduction to Matt Morris
  • 4:03 - Introduction to Gulf States Protective Coatings
  • 4:49 - Painting Tanks in a Coastal Environment
  • 6:57 - Wind Complications on a Coating Project
  • 9:32 - Shrouding and Salts
  • 14:44 - Surface Preparation for Different Areas in a Tank
  • 19:25 - Crow's Nests and Complex Angles in Storage Tanks
  • 24:26 - Elastomeric Coatings: The Best Friend of a Bolted Ground Storage Tank
  • 25:45 - Elastomeric Coatings vs. Epoxy Coatings
  • 29:32 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
  • 33:04 - "Tech Tips"
  • 33:57 - Closing Remarks
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