However, a number of paint contractors have not fully understood this technique, and the hot-dip galvanized coating can be seriously deformed if an inappropriate method is used. Abrasive Blasting. The ...

It is not unusual to see paint peeling off gutters or downspouts. Gutter, downspouts and duct work are all made of galvanized metal. The galvanizing p ...

We have a 30-year-old galvanized-steel door that's suddenly not holding paint. I used oil primer and numerous topcoats, but nothing helps.—DAVID G., WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON ...

By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography By Sterling Thomas Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are a product of the modern era. Metal roofs, however, ...

“Steel or any metal that has iron will rust unless it’s coated with the right stuff,” he says. “Galvanized metals and brass do not rust, which is why you find them in plumbing parts.” ...

The decision whether to paint the exposed steel on a trailer or use stainless steel for some components involves financial, longevity and appearance considerations. In some parts of the country ...

Abrasive blast cleaning to Class 2 1/2 immediately before galvanizing, will ensure that the steel is adequately cleaned and a satisfactory hot-dip galvanized coating is subsequently formed. Australian ...