Back in print, Practical Math for the Protective Coatings Industry is specifically geared toward individuals who have avoided math since leaving school some time ago and now have a difficult time understanding the computations involved in the protective coatings field.

It explains, for example, how to determine the wet film thickness (WFT) needed to meet a specified dry film thickness (DFT) when a paint is thinned by 10%. Those somewhat proficient in calculating quantities will find that this book offers insights into alternative approaches that will lead to a fuller understanding of mathematical relationships.

Sometimes the greatest obstacle to understanding mathematics lies in convincing yourself that you can do it. Practical Math for the Protective Coatings Industry uses real-world examples that you’ll encounter on job sites every day to help you improve your math skills and thereby advance in your profession. Use Part 1 to review those principles underlying such applications as the effect of thinning on VOC content, pigment volume concentration, and dew point and relative humidity, which are discussed in Part 2.