Coatings 101: Introduction to Paints and Coatings Technology

Paints are available across the globe & are going to stay for decades to come. As you join the industry, without being familiar with new/existing technical terms, industry key words, concepts or core fundamentals, you will easily lose connection in the field. Don’t get baffled by the enormity of the industry! Join the live course to:

• Make a wise start in the paints & coatings industry by learning the core fundamentals - different types of paints & their properties, how they are made & the raw materials used, paint performance & testing…


• Save time and cost as you’ll get equipped with the industry knowledge faster without hunting several books & online guides for basic concepts.


• Make better decisions in your day to day work with in-depth understanding of paint technology, technical data of raw materials, technical articles, material selection…

Newcomers in paints & coating industry across the value chain: raw materials suppliers, paint producers, suppliers of equipment, users of paints…:

• R&D personnel,
• Sales & Marketing professionals,
• Production staff,
• Patent specialists and other staff employees...

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1. Introduction to paints & coatings
• Core fundamentals
• Different types of paints & their properties
• How they are made / What raw materials to be used


2. Key objectives of using paints: protection and appearance


3. Composition of paint: 4 groups of ingredients:
• Carrier: water, solvent
• Binder system
• Solid particles (fillers & pigments)
• Additives


4. How paints are produced


5. Application of paint: brushing, spraying and rolling


6. Film formation: the liquid paint transforms into a solid coating on the substrate


7. Substrates: wood, metals, stone-like materials and plastics


8. Key demands: adhesion, durability, flexibility, etc...


9. Basic coating tests & much more...


10. 30 mins Q&A- Interact live/ ask questions directly from the expert !

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