Coatings
Coatings is the application of industrial/protective coatings or textured coatings.
Sub-categories are:
Industrial/Protective Coatings – Open Value. Examples of entries: bridges, water plants, infrastructure, any object, building or machinery.
Textured Coatings roll on/trowel on/spray application - Open value. Any surface that is rolled, troweled or sprayed.
Entrants must demonstrate a consistent high quality of work throughout the project.
Judges will note:
Preparation
Was the paint DFT (Dry film tested) or WFT (Wet film tested) tested (Industrial/Protective Coatings only)
What paint systems have been used and why?
Reasons behind using the type of system
Degree of difficulty
Time constraints
Quality of grinding
Quality of stripping
Quality of cleaning
Consideration will be given to:
Clients specifications
Cleanliness
Accessing hard to get to areas
Have warranties been given?
Has a maintenance manual been offered?
Weather factors
Scores based upon the following:
Surface Preparation
Application
Testing
Degree of difficulty
Evenness and consistency (Textured Coatings only)
