8. The Impact of Geography on a Coating Project (Feat. Matt Morris)

16/05/2023 34 min
8. The Impact of Geography on a Coating Project (Feat. Matt Morris)

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Episode Synopsis

We all know that environmental factors affect a coating project. But it's important to remember how diverse geographic locations can complicate those factors. Today, we talk with Matt Morris of Gulf States Protective Coatings about these challenges and the impact that have on an applicator's day-to-day business. All of that and more are coming up next on The Red Bucket.

0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Introduction to Matt Morris
4:03 - Introduction to Gulf States Protective Coatings
4:49 - Painting Tanks in a Coastal Environment
6:57 - Wind Complications on a Coating Project
9:32 - Shrouding and Salts
14:44 - Surface Preparation for Different Areas in a Tank
19:25 - Crow's Nests and Complex Angles in Storage Tanks
24:26 - Elastomeric Coatings: The Best Friend of a Bolted Ground Storage Tank
25:45 - Elastomeric Coatings vs. Epoxy Coatings
29:32 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
33:04 - "Tech Tips"
33:57 - Closing Remarks

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