For too many people, quality is something nebulous and immeasurable. General terms like “craftsman like manner” have been used but with mixed results. What is required is a “team” effort where all parties involved understand not only the scope and desired outcome but also have a means of communicating what is meant by “craftsman like manner”. The impact of one part to the overall approach in advancing quality in coating operations, using qualified contractors, is discussed.

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Costs, Test methods, Quality management, Coating application, Protective coatings, Coatings, Materials, Splash zone, Mechanical failure, Contractors, Training and certification, Risk reduction, Coating systems
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