Four short guides

Learn the basics

Four short reads that cover most of what decides how a spray coating turns out. Start with prep. It matters more than anything else.

01 / Prep

Surface preparation

A coating can only hold on as well as the surface underneath lets it. Most peeling, blistering and flaking starts here, long before the gun comes out.

Clean off oil, dust and loose material
Give smooth surfaces some tooth
Repair cracks and holes first
Spray only on a dry, warm enough surface

02 / Types

Coating types

Spray coatings share a method, not a chemistry. Each family behaves differently, so the right one depends on the surface, the conditions and the job it has to do.

Polyurea cures fast and stays flexible
Polyurethane balances toughness and finish
Epoxy bonds strongly and resists many chemicals
Acrylic and silicone suit weather exposure

03 / Gear

Spray equipment

The material decides the machine. Thin paints flow through simple guns, while fast setting coatings need equipment that heats, meters and mixes two parts at the gun.

HVLP for fine finishes on small parts
Airless for paints, primers and roof coatings
Plural component for fast setting coatings
Protective gear for every setup

04 / Uses

Where spray coatings are used

Spraying shines on large, uneven or awkward surfaces where a brush would leave laps and a roller cannot reach.

Truck beds and vehicle parts
Roofs, decks and balconies
Floors, walls and tanks
Docks, boats and marine structures

Next step

Prep first, then estimate the material.

Surface preparation Coverage calculator