Understanding electrostatic dissipative (ESD) vs. conductive floor coatings is one of the industrys most persistently misunderstood topics. In this episode of The Red Bucket, subject matter expert Richie Cropp of Dudick discusses the purpose of these spe

Shortly after the turn of the last century, the cellulosic fire time/temperature curve was developed to assess the performance and safety of building materials and passive fire resistive materials. It was the cutting edge for its time. But, according to C

Kristen Blankenship discusses whether coatings manufacturers can truly impact product sustainability minus the greenwashing. Then, we learn whether she sees molecules The Queens Gambit style.00:00 Introduction02:16 The purpose of protective coat

Dan Baribault and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration of the unique technology and wide range of use cases for surface-tolerant epoxy mastics like Carbomastic 15. Then, Paul likens himself to a cross between Rapunzel and Gandalf.  00:00 – Carbomastic

Why do some surface-tolerant mastic epoxies work so well in so many different services? Paul Atzemis and Dan Baribault deconstruct Carbomastic 15, explaining why its resin technology and added pigmentation combine to make it one of the industry’s best per

Inflow & infiltration (I&I) is a serious challenge to water and wastewater infrastructure owners, who usually dont know they have an I&I problem until its too late. What is I&I? What does it cost? How do you stop it? How does controlling

After some time off the air, The Red Bucket returns with a narration of a complex electric vehicle (EV) facility construction project in Canada, with Jeffrey Lagendyk of Nor-Lag Coatings helping tell the story. The project included applying intumescent fi

Controlling soluble salts is one of the largest challenges faced during the surface preparation portion of a coating project. Failure to remove soluble salts can drastically shorten a coatings lifecycle. On this episode, Ken Rossy, President of HoldTight

On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new stu

Previously onThe Red Bucket, we began our exploration into all things concrete with our friend and AMPP Instructor, Paul Kennington. This month, we continue our conversation with Paul, discussing moisture effects, inspection, testing standards, and when