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When it comes to the success of surface coating applications, there is a lot of warranted attention on cleaning and preparation. Just as important, however, are the conditions when curing surface coatings. During the curing process, substrates and coatings remain vulnerable to ambient conditions. By controlling the environment as a coating cures, you’ll ensure the success of the coating application, meet the project deadlines and prevent premature coating failures.

Proper oil tank surface coating preparation is the most important step of the coating process, as premature failures are often the result of inadequate preparation. Because of the size of the tanks, the constant threat of moisture and adverse weather, challenging logistics and tight schedules, preparing an oil tank for a surface coating may seem like a daunting task. By knowing what factors to consider and monitor during the preparation stages, you’ll help ensure a successful coating application.

A surface coating is only as good as the work that went into preparing the substrate, as well as the ambient conditions during the preparation, coating and curing processes. Failure to ensure that the surface coating environmental conditions are ideal could result in improper adhesion of the coat to the substrate, premature failure of the coating, and corrosion. By knowing which factors are essential to the surface coating process, you can take steps control them to your advantage.