Painting Resources
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Organizations
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
SSPC develops standards that address the use of high-performance coatings to protect and preserve steel, concrete, and other surfaces for industrial and marine structures.National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International)
NACE is recognized as the leading authority for corrosion control solutions in the science and corrosion engineering communities.Painting And Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)
PDCA leads the industry by providing products, programs, services, and opportunities for its members.Master Painters Institute (MPI)
MPI establishes quality standards and assurances in the coating application industry.Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)
AWCI provides services and activities which help members be successful.Paint Quality Institute (PQI)
PQI educates contractors, retailers and consumers on the advantages of using the highest quality paints and coatings.
Suppliers
The Sherwin Williams Company
Manufacturer of coatings serving the construction, industrial, and maintenance sectors.Harsco Minerals International, formerly Reed Minerals
Manufacturer of slag abrasives known BLACK BEAUTY® abrasives and aggregates name.CHLOR*RID International, Inc.
Manufacturer of products for soluble salt testing and soluble salt removal.
Laboratories
KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA)
Field and laboratory coatings failure analysis and environmental, health and safety consulting.
Regulations
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Information on Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil.
Weather Conditions
Weather Underground, Inc.
Weather information for worldwide locations,current conditions, hourly forecasts, radar and satellite maps including historic weather conditions.
