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September 2020

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New Floor for FIDO

Sewell, N.J., may be known for its paleontology sites and greensand mine, but it's a different kind of biological site that brought Ed Shaffer and his five-person Premier Polymers coatings crew to town: Fetch Pet Resort.

In This Issue

  • Underwater at NASA Pool
  • Bid with Unfamiliar Products?
  • Beijing Airport's Steel Structure
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Equipment Supplement

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8 Tips on How to Run Your Business Remotely

Times, they are a-changin'. With the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) still affecting our lives, there is still a need to continue to adapt as new norms for home and work life develop.

In This Issue

  • Working Remotely
  • Aerial Platform Update
  • Picking the Right Vacuum
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July 2020

Featured Article

SPF on Silo Roofs

Water and grain don't mix - especially under a roof! A spray polyurethane foam and polyurea system sealed these grain silo roofs.

In This Issue

  • Marijuana Facility Floors
  • Contractor Award Winners
  • Insurance Claim Litigation
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May 2020

Featured Article

Cuomo Bridge Recoat

The original overlay on the 3-mile Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was starting to crack. It was time to bring in the Eliminator.

In This Issue

  • How to reduce callbacks
  • Mizzou Dome Rehab
  • Email Marketing
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Steel Surfaces

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Steeling the Show: Prepping and Coating Steel Surfaces

According to a recent article, corrosion costs the world around $4 trillion annually.

In This Issue

  • Metal Roof Coatings
  • Cleaning Standards
  • Prep, Paint, and PPE
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March 2020

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Eye on Austin Tank

When it came time to start working on this 3-million-gallon portable water tank, the crew had to push pause, until warble nesting season was overl

In This Issue

  • Pearl Harbor Fuel System
  • Avoiding Payroll Mistakes
  • Failure Inquiry: Tacky Tank Lining
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SurfacePrep Supplement

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Prep Makes Perfect: surface Strategies for Coatings Contractors

According to a coatings manufacturer up to 80 percent of all coating failures can be directly attributed to inadequate surface preparation.

In This Issue

  • Concrete Prep Methods
  • Steel Profile Measurements 
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January 2020

Featured Article

Epoxy Magic at Aquarium

It took 12 different colors of epoxy for a local crew to give this newly renovated aquarium an up-to-date look covering five continents.

In This Issue

  • Quality Control Tips
  • Tilt-Up Concrete Failure
  • Cyber Security for Contractors
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Concrete Covered

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How Contractors Can Best Navigate the Concrete Jungle

It truly is a world of concrete. From roads and water infrastructures, to flooring, walls, and beyond, the possibilities for a coatings contractor dealing with a concrete substrate is limitless.

In This Issue

  • Manage Moisture, Prep, and More
  • Guide to Profiling
  • Concrete Standards Update
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November 2019

Featured Article

Sparkling Success for USS JFK

To float the USS John F. Kennedy (JFK); the crew needed to attack the critical coatings: 600+ tanks and below the load line on the hull.

In This Issue

  • Employee Retention
  • Cold Weather Footwear
  • Waterproofing Concrete Campus
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Roof Coatings

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The Latest in Roof Coating, Material, and Technologies

As a roofing contractor, you know that you need to arrive at a jobsite fully prepared whether the roof is 12 feet or 12 stories or more off the ground.

In This Issue

  • Trends and Technologies
  • SPF and Solar
  • Jobsite Tips
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September 2019

Featured Article

Island Style Floor

A new rental car facility at the Honolulu International Airport needed a flooring system. But even paradise couldn't escape the cold weather.

In This Issue

  • Video Marketing
  • Spec'ing Gloss and Sheen
  • Architectural Coating Failure 
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Equipment Supplement

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How to Safely and Efficiently Haul Coating Equipment

The equipment you transport between coating jobs is a significant investment.

In This Issue

  • Hauling Equipment
  • Tools for Crews
  • Using Drones
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July 2019

Featured Article

Steel Support at Cleveland Ballpark

The recoating of the Indian's park included work during the baseball season. Despite hat, the finished look is worthy of the 2019 All-Stars!

In This Issue

  • Is Growth Good?
  • Dog Trainer Floor Failure 
  • Combating Worker Shortage 
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May 2019

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Steel Sky Bridge

At 7 million square feet the Orlando Orange County Convention Center is the second largest in the United States.

In This Issue

  • Hurricane Roof Redo
  • Pre-Bid Meeting 101
  • Exit Planning for Retirement 
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