MIL-HDBK-1110
Section 4:
SELECTION OF COATINGS
4.1
Available Guidance. Guidance for specifying coating
systems for original or maintenance painting of shore facilities
is found in specialized guide specifications such as NFGS-13283
or CEGS 09900 or in Air Force Engineering Technical Letters. In
these documents, surface preparation for the primer is usually
considered a part of the system because of its importance in
system performance and is included in the guidance.
Recommendations for coating systems are also available from an
Army, Navy, or Air Force coatings specialist. These specialists
are particularly helpful when criteria for a specialized job are
not available or when guidance documents are out of date.
4.2
Selection Criteria. The best selection of a coating
system for a particular service is determined by a variety of
factors. These include desired properties, work requirements and
limitations, safety and environmental restrictions,
compatibilities, and costs.
4.2.1
Desired Film Properties. In selecting a coating
system, the first consideration is the desired properties of the
system for the particular service. Desired properties may
include one or more of the following aspects:
a) Resistance to exterior weathering (chalking; color
and gloss retention)
b)
Water, fuel, or chemical resistance
c)
Abrasion, heat or mildew resistance
d)
Appearance (color, gloss, and texture)
e)
Drying time
f)
Ease of application and maintenance
4.2.2
Work Requirements or Limitations. The following work
requirements or limitations may have to be considered:
a)
Type of surface preparation
b)
Access to work
c)
Drying times
d)
Necessary applicator skills
e)
Necessary equipment
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