Purchasing Resources for Wear-Resistant Coatings

Barrier and Waterproof Coatings

How to buy appropriate barrier and waterproof coatings that suit your application requirements
By Howard Robertson Barrier and waterproof coatings are surface coatings that provide a shield to the surface from water or excessive heat. Materials such as polymers, epoxies and ceramics are necessary in  making barrier and waterproof coatings.  
 

Barrier and waterproof coatings are useful in various industries such as building and construction, petrochemical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, marine, furniture and fixtures and automotive.

Some important parameters you must consider before you buy barrier and waterproof coatings are:

1. Operating conditions
2. Different types of barrier and waterproof coatings available in the market
3. Specifications of the part you want to coat: material, size and shape, operating temperature and chemical conditions
4. Surface finish and thickness of coating
5. Minimum required life of the coatings

Buy barrier and waterproof coatings from reputable manufacturers

Once you know your coating requirements, evaluate standard products available with reputable manufacturers of waterproof coatings.
Try:  Ames Research Laboratories is a leading waterproof paint manufacturer serving the construction industry. Somay Products, a manufacturer, distributor and exporter of premium quality paints and waterproofing coatings, offers roof waterproofing coating systems. Thermo-Tek, a reputable coating manufacturer, provides coatings for commercial and residential applications under the brand name Hydro-Tek. Metal-Fab Manufacturing offers water resistant and heat resistant coatings for metal roofings under brand name MetShield.

Buy specialty or customized barrier and waterproof coatings

If standard coatings are not suitable for your application, opt for customized coating solutions.
Try:  Plasma Coatings, a division of American Roller Company, provides custom coating solutions for various industrial applications. Master Bond is another leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives, sealants, coatings and other resins that offers custom coating solutions according to your requirements.

Purchase barrier and waterproof coatings from a retailer or distributor

You can compare different barrier and waterproof coatings based on prices and additional features at distributors and retailers' websites.
Try:  Bowers Industrial, a distributor of coating and lining products, offers a range of waterproofing products. Sunshine supply, a construction-waterproofing distributor, can provide you with a range of waterproof coating polymers. Everseal International Sales is another distributor of ignition barrier coatings, thermal barrier coatings and other waterproof coatings for various industries such as marine, defense and aerospace. Donwell offers a waterproof polymer coating made of Teflon polymer, which has various features such as water resistance, chemical resistance and heat resistance.

• Remove any oil, grease, dust or dirt before applying epoxy paint on the component surface.
• Check for manufacturers' warranty and application details before buying barrier and waterproof coatings.