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Controlling soluble salts is one of the largest challenges faced during the surface preparation portion of a coating project. Failure to remove soluble salts can drastically shorten a coating’s lifecycle. On this episode, Ken Rossy, President of HoldTight, joins us to discuss the differences between atmospheric and immersion services, the debate on allowable soluble salt limits, and how additives can help. All of this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.


0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Introduction to Kon Rossy
3:17 - Introduction to HoldTight Solutions
6:34 - Why are Salts Detrimental to Steel?
8:38 - “Invisible” Contaminants and How to Find Them
13:18 - Cleanliness in Immersion and Atmospheric Service
19:51 - The Debate on the Amount of Allowable Soluble Salts
25:59 - Using Additives to Remove Salts and Hold Cleanliness
35:46 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
39:54 - "Tech Tips"
40:21 - Closing Remarks

On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new study suggests that peak density could be the largest contributing factor. We talk about all of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.


0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Introduction to Pete Mitchell
4:39 - Introduction to GMA Garnet
6:08 - The Advantages of Garnet as an Abrasive Blast Media
9:36 - Friability
15:58 - Blast Cleanliness vs. Profile
22:40 - Density vs. Depth
28:51 - What Engineers and Specifiers Need to Know About Abrasives
35:08 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
38:00 - "Tech Tips"
39:16 - Closing Remarks

Previously on The Red Bucket, we began our exploration into all things concrete with our friend and AMPP Instructor, Paul Kennington. This month, we continue our conversation with Paul, discussing moisture effects, inspection, testing standards, and when to coat the concrete. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.


0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Moisture and Concrete
6:02 - ASTM F1869: The Calcium Chloride Test
9:03 - ASTM F2170: The in situ Humidity Probes Test
13:08 - Visually Inspecting Concrete
17:26 - CSP Standards
20:18 - When to Coat Concrete
23:50 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
26:04 - "Tech Tips"
26:45 - Closing Remarks

It's been said that if you want to have problems, coat concrete. But if you know the intricacies of the concrete and the surrounding environment, the job should go smoothly. Join us this week for part one of our talk with Paul Kennington, AMPP Instructor and Coatings Consultant, about concrete. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.


0:00 - Intro and Introduction to Paul Kennington
3:17 - Concrete: The Enemy of Coatings
4:29 - What Makes Up Concrete?
6:31 - The Different Types of Concrete
9:39 - Type 1 Concrete
10:26 - Type 2 Concrete
12:07 - Type 3 Concrete
16:50 - Vapor Barriers
17:54 - Type 4 Concrete
19:01 - Type 5 Concrete
22:05 - The Cure Mechanism (Pt. 1)
22:51 - Concrete vs. Cement
24:12 - The Cure Mechanism (Pt. 2)
32:14 - Closing Remarks

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

During this episode, we discuss CUI, its true meaning, and the various factors that influence corrosion with our good friend, Michael Pardo of S&B Engineers & Constructors. We also touch on the value that mentorships bring to the coatings industry. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.


0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Introduction to Michael Pardo
3:56 - The Importance of Mentors in the Protective Coatings Industry
6:23 - Why Michael Stayed in Coatings
9:39 - Introduction to S&B Engineers and Constructors
10:00 - Corrosion Under Insulation
13:05 - What Does "CUI" Mean?
18:43 - Factors that Impact the Design of Insulation and Fireproofing Systems
22:06 - What Coating Types to Use to Protect Steel
23:16 - Additional Factors that Impact the Design of a System
27:39 - The Importance of a Maintenance Plan
29:05 - The Cost of Corrosion
30:06 - Coating Specifications for Partially Insulated Assets
32:17 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
35:41 - "Tech Tips"
36:18 - Closing Remarks