Learn best practices of coatings and paints for application in buildings and other infrastructure.
You will learn how to select and specify paints and coatings that are appropriate to the substrate to be protected and the environmental exposure of the finished work. This topic will discuss the different methods available for preparation of substrates and how to evaluate a contractor's completed work. The program will address the different methods of application of coatings and paints, considering the characteristics of the materials to be applied, substrate material, working conditions, and environmental considerations. You will learn about approaches for an owner to take in inspection of a contractor's completed work.
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Agenda
Selection of Coatings
- Selection Criteria
- Lead- and Chromate-Free Coatings With VOC Limits
- Recommendations for Different Substrates
Surface Preparation
- Repair of Surfaces
- Recommendations by Substrate
- Standards for Condition of Substrates
- Standards for Cleanliness of Substrates
- Recommendations for Paint Removal
- Methods of Surface Preparation
Application
- Paint Storage
- Preparing Paint
- Weather Conditions
- Methods of Application
Inspection
- Contractor Quality Control Inspection
- Duties of an Inspector
- Inspection Equipment
- Inspection Steps
- Field Inspection Instruments
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
MP3 Download
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on March 10, 2020.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Guyer Partners
- Managing general partner, Guyer Partners
- Registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years’ experience designing buildings and related infrastructure; nine additional years as a principal staff advisor to the California legislature responsible for reviewing major capital outlay and infrastructure projects
- Currently editor-in-chief of The Clubhouse Press, the largest publisher in the U.S. of continuing education products for professional engineers, architects and construction managers
- Conducts over 50 webinars each year on numerous building and infrastructure design and construction topics
- Author of many technical guidance publications that are used by professional engineers, architects and construction managers on projects throughout the U.S. and other countries
- Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (U.K.)
- Graduate, Stanford University; postgraduate studies at the McGeorge School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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