This paper introduces the available technology of chemical coating removal as an alternative to mechanical coating removal by comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of each chemical coating removal technology. Due to the high cost and environmental drawbacks of mechanical methods of coating removal, chemical coating removal systems have advanced as a cost effective and environmentally friendly way to remove coatings that are highly cost effective on a per square foot basis cost comparison. The presentation will discuss all chemical coating removal technology, features and benefits.

Specifiers, end users, and contractors will be introduced to the available coating removal technology, current methods used to prepare concrete in order to receive coatings. The objectives of the presentation are: describe the chemical basis for the 4 different types of chemicals used for coating removal; describe the features and benefits of each type of chemical coating remover; describe areas where chemical coating removal can be used in lieu of mechanical methods; describe the coatings systems used in conjunction with chemical coating removal and to present a real world project example where chemical coating removal is the best option for surface preparation.

Subject
Paint removal, Costs, Coating removal, Coating application, Protective coatings, Coatings, Materials, Substrates, Methylene, Wood, Epoxy coatings, Equipment, Chlorides
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2007
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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