Introduction to Surface Coating Preparation
- Course Number: G1041
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $20
Course Outline
This course explains how metallic substrates are prepared for both organic paint systems and metal coatings on new construction and during maintenance, including cleaning methods, required cleanliness grades, surface profile/roughness control, dust removal, and environmental controls prior to coating. It also introduces common preparation approaches for hot-dip galvanized and thermally sprayed coatings and emphasizes inspection and quality control practices aligned with widely used ISO surface-preparation standards.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Explain why surface preparation controls coating performance.
- Choose the right cleaning/preparation method for the job.
- Identify required surface cleanliness and profile (roughness).
- List key inspection checks before coating (including galvanized/thermal spray).