Surface preparation refers to the various methods that can be used to treat the surface of material prior to coating application, the use of adhesives and other procedures. Surface preparation is essential for treating steel and other substrates before they are painted, coated or lined.
Surface preparation can be done either chemically or mechanically to clear the surface of pre-existing coatings, residue, surface imperfections, organic matter, oxidation and other contaminants.
Various surface preparation techniques are used to prepare substrate materials such as aluminum, concrete, plastic, steel and other alloys and wood.
While there are different methods of surface preparation for different materials and applications, they tend to follow some set stages.
