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Paint Basics for Applicators

Learn the essentials of paint application in this comprehensive guide by Dan P. Buelk. From surface preparation to application techniques, this resource covers it all. Discover the key components of paint, ideal application methods, and tips for achieving a professional finish. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a DIY enthusiast, this guide will help you master the art of painting. Get ready to elevate your painting projects with expert knowledge and practical tips.

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Paint Basics for Applicators

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  1. PAINT BASICS for APPLICATORS Presented by: Dan P. Buelk PCS

  2. Paint....Simple? Yes! It’s nothing more than a… Chemical Menagerie in A Can!

  3. Whatcha paintin? • Look familiar?

  4. Let’s get ready to paint... • What’s the surface aka substrate? • Drywall, wood, stucco or EIFS? • Block ~ Concrete ~ Masonry? • Metal ~ Ferrous or Non-ferrous? • Galvanized – is it spangled? • Pre-Painted – with what? • New – or has it already been coated?

  5. Paint....Simple!!! • Paint comes in a CAN!

  6. It’s ALL on the Can! • Where to use it... • Surface prep requirements... • Application... • Coverage... • Dry times... • Clean-up... • SEE THE DATA SHEET FOR MORE DETAILS!

  7. If All ELSE FAILS...read & follow • By Label Direction! • Each coating has it’s own little quirks! • -Oilpaints are effected by temperature • -Latex paints are effected by humidity • -Waterbornes paints are effected by surface preparation • -Epoxies are effected by... • d. All of the above.

  8. Paint....Simple!!! • Paint comes in a CAN! • Paint is usuallyWET!

  9. The 4 PAINT Basics... • Solids • Binder • Additives • Vehicle

  10. How much do you need? • A liquid having 100% VOLUME SOLIDS Will cover an area 1604 square feet @ 1 mil thick • How large an area are you painting? • What are the VOLUME SOLIDS of the paint you are going to use? • Coverage @ 1 mil=1604 x VS% • What DRY FILM THICKNESS is recommended? • Coverage @ Rec. DFT=Coverage @ 1DFT/Rec Mils • Gallons needed = Area to painted / Rec. DFT

  11. Is it READY to PAINT, yet? • Loose flakes removed & sanded • Holes filled • Bare Areas PRIMED?

  12. What’s in the BUDGET? • Surface Preparation requirements of the coating • Expected longevity • Number of Coats needed for SYSTEM • Are specifications WRITTEN? • Who’s going to do the work?

  13. QUALITY PAYS REWARDS! • Do the surface prep to Label Direction! • Use the HIGHEST quality coating available! • It’s cheaper to do it RIGHT!!! • than it is to do it AGAIN!!!

  14. I know... • It’s not in the BUDGET! • & the..... • is in the...

  15. Surface Prep, what’s that? • Is it CLEAN? • I mean CLEAN!!! • REALLY CLEAN? • And is it… • S = sound? • C = clean? • A = abraded? • D = dry?

  16. Paint....Simple!!! • Paint comes in a CAN! • Paint is usuallyWET! • Apply WET paint to SURFACE!

  17. How ya gunna get it out the bucket? • Apply WET paint to SURFACE! • Brush = 98% Efficient • Roll = 96% Efficient • Spray... • Airless = 50% Efficient • Air = 25% Efficient • HVLP = 85% Efficient

  18. They want to use it WHEN?!?*#@! • Remember...the term... • COATING SYSTEM • This is to include surface preparation, one coat of primer (as needed) and either.. • One FINISH Coat or • an Intermediate Coat & 1 or 2 Finish Coats • SO,

  19. Paint....Simple!!! • Paint comes in a CAN! • Paint is usuallyWET! • Apply WET paint to SURFACE! • Paint DRIES!!!

  20. Ok...you spread the paint... • Now let it dry... • Look @ the CAN... • 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours or... • OVERNITE! • & • What’s the RECOAT time?

  21. Picking A Paint & Manufacturer...is not so simple!!! • Pittsburgh Paints • Alocit (you can apply under water!) • Magic Paint • Jotun Paint • Flood-Pro Stains • PPG MegaSeal Finishes • EnviroPeel

  22. Do it RIGHT call... • High Quality Coatings! • Just in Time delivery! • Paint for every situation! • And every project budget • Architectural... • Commercial... • Industrial... • So, lets’ get to work...

  23. What’s your Name? I got your Number... • ManorHall86 Line • SpeedHide 6 Line • Direct to Metal Acrylic 90 Line • Aquapon (Solvent Based) 97- (Call Danny on this one!) • Aquapon-WB 98 Line • Alocit 98.15 • SunProof 78 Line, ect • Pitthane Ultra 95-?

  24. We’ll do our part to help! • Professional advise on the coating type needed • Stay within your budget • We’ll be readily available throughout your job • We have the expertise to make the job GO RIGHT!!! • Hassle FREE!!! • All we ask you to do is....

  25. Just...ASK4DAN (757) 871-3871

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