This course provides information on conducting paint maintenance surveys, analyzing the survey data, and the general approaches to maintenance planning. Maintenance options built on the amount of coating deterioration and the physical integrity of the present system are also discussed in detail in this course. This course material is based on Maintenance Painting.

After completing this course, the learner will have a better understanding of painting maintenance, as well as the following topics:

• Design problems

• Purpose of maintenance programs

• Maintenance painting approaches

• Application of test patches of coating materials

• Identification of existing coating as containing lead

• Surface preparation and coating system selection