The cost per square foot per year is the only real method to calculate painting costs for a high performance system. To set realistic goals, test panel evaluation is critical to establish the performance of a paint system in various types of chemical or corrosive atmospheres.

Film thickness, paint costs and application costs must be considered when applying a high performance system. While initial costs to do the job right may seem high, it is a long term investment in performance that will result in the lowest cost per square foot per year of satisfactory service.

Subject
Field performance, Films, Costs, Test methods, Primers, Coating performance, Steel surfaces, Coatings, Film thickness, Steel, Urethane, Paints, Enamels
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1982
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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