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“Professional Refinishers: Are You Still Spraying Over Old Junk?
Understanding Common Coating Failures in the Bathtub Refinishing Industry
And How to Determine if You Can Bond Over or Must Strip First
Introduction:In the bathtub refinishing business, what separates seasoned professionals from the rest isn’t just how well they spray—it’s how well they prep and problem-solve. Coating failures are rarely caused by the paint itself but by misapplication, surface incompatibility, or cutting corners during the prep stage. Knowing what fa
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Apr 21st 2025
Understanding Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
Liquid Porcelain Enamel
In the paint and coatings industry, particularly in the specialized field of bathtub, tile, and countertop refinishing, precision and performance are paramount. One of the most crucial aspects of ensuring that a coating performs as intended is understanding and controlling its thickness. This brings us to two essential terms: Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT). These units of measure are critical in gauging the performance of coatings, ensurin
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Aug 16th 2024