ASTM D6237-98 - 10.3.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide is intended as an information aid to painting inspectors in carrying out the task efficiently. It includes the key elements of surface preparation, coatings application, and final approval for both field and shop work. The items should be selected that are pertinent to a particular job.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C811-98

Standard Practice for Surface Preparation of Concrete for Application of Chemical-Resistant Resin Monolithic Surfacings

D1212-91(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness of Organic Coatings

D1475-13(2025)

Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products

D3359-23

Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test

D4138-07a(2022)

Standard Practices for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by Destructive, Cross-Sectioning Means (Includes all amendments and changes 7/1/2022).

D4212-16(2023)

Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Dip-Type Viscosity Cups

D4258-23

Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating

D4259-24

Standard Practice for Preparation of Concrete by Abrasion Prior to Coating Application

D4260-23

Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete

D7234-22

Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings on Concrete Using Portable Pull-Off Adhesion Testers

E1907-06

Standard Guide to Methods of Evaluating Moisture Conditions of Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Floor Coverings

F1869-23

Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

F2170-19a

Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes (Includes all amendments and changes 1/9/2020).

Guideline No. 03732

Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays Available from International Concrete Repair Institute, 3166 S. River Rd., Suite 132, Des Plaines, IL 60018, http://www.icri.org.

D4262-05(2024)

Standard Test Method for pH of Chemically Cleaned or Etched Concrete Surfaces

D4263-24

Standard Practice for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method

D4285-24

Standard Practice for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air

D4414-25

Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages

D4787-24

Standard Practice for Continuity Verification of Liquid or Sheet Linings Applied to Concrete Substrates

D5064-26

Standard Practice for Conducting a Patch Test to Assess Coating Compatibility

D6132-13(2022)

Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using an Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gage

D6677-18(2022)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Adhesion by Knife