Polymer Types
This polymer type is typically used for priming and basecoats.
Epoxy
Which type of system doesn't contain any aggregate to build structure or thickness?
Coating
What is a mil?
-a unit of measure used to measure the thickness of coating systems
or
-1/1000 of an inch
or
-ill also accept 1 piece of paper is 4 mils thick.
First and last name of the person in North Ridgeville responsible for order entry.
Jason Tobias
This is the name of the company that many veteran PIP employees used to work for.
Garland
This polymer type is used for its fast cure time
Polyaspartic
What is the purpose of a squeegee?
To spread and apply a coating material at a targeted mil thickness.
What is concrete laitance?
The milky weak layer at the top of a concrete substrate.
First and last name of the PIP technical director.
Tom Vath
Name two of Josh Teter's responsibilities
Color Matching/Formulation
Sample Making
QC
Name two reasons a urethane might be used instead of an epoxy.
Higher chemical resistance
Higher wear resistance
Low yellowing properties
Name the three components or layers of a coating system.
Primer, Basecoat, Topcoat
Describe what a lumiswirl floor is.
A metallic decorative floor that mimics a swirling marbling effect.
(Description is very subjective, doesn't have to be exact)
What can be added to vinyl ester systems to increase chemical and physical properties?
Fiberglass (or mica flake)
What is the purpose of a grout coat in a mortar system?
To seal the porosity of the mortar so that a coating system can be applied on top.
Name two types of prep equipment.
Diamond Grinder
Shot Blaster
Scarifyer
Bush Hammer
Sander
Why don't urethanes have a pot life like epoxies?
Urethanes are moisture cured and cure from the top down. When left in the bucket, only the top film or skin of the urethane cures and whats left underneath is still uncured.
Name 2 application tools used for either a slurry or mortar application.
Mortar Mixer
Screed Box
Trowel
Power Trowel
Cam Rake
Spike Roller
Loop Roller
What is the purpose of ESD flooring?
What do they prevent?
To transfer static from a persons body (or workstation, etc) through the floor to a grounding point to prevent static discharge events that can lead to component failure or spark/ignition.