Epoxy Coating Thickness Measurement

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Epoxy coating thickness measurement.

Elcometer offers a wide range of coating thickness gauges to measure dry film thickness. Epoxy thicknesses can range from 2 3 mils to 250 mils 1 4 or thicker depending on the application. Coating thickness is obtained by subtracting the shim thickness from the total measurement of the shim and the coating. Epoxy floor systems will tend to vary significantly in thickness depending on the intended use.

The thicker coatings are used to repair and rebuild concrete floors that are in bad shape. They are composed of one coat of primer and 2 3 coats of ktisepox epoxy floor coating. Super thick epoxy coating. A primer a high builds basecoat and a topcoat.

The elcometer range of destructive coating thickness gauges includes the elcometer 121 4 paint inspection gauge the paint inspection gauge commonly known as the p i g is a popular method for determining dry film thicknesses on non metallic substrates. The most popular epoxy floors for businesses are those in the range of 10 20 mils thick and will usually comprise of a 2 to 3 coat system. The thinner epoxy floorings are typically used for new concrete or concrete that is in decent shape and does not need a lot of repair work. A thicker coating with give the floor a solid profile and it helps to create an attractive extremely durable flooring system.

This guide below examines the most common epoxy floor systems used.