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.