The Red Bucket

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The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industrial coatings industry. Decision-makers and SMEs from throughout the world of coatings share their processes, practices, and passions with hosts Paul Atzemis and Toby Wall.

  1. APR 22

    27. Landmark projects in Canada (Feat. Pedro Escudero)

    Summary Three mysterious binders once forgotten in a Carboline headquarters closet are opened for the first time in decades. In this episode of The Red Bucket, Toby and guest Pedro Escudero explore a small sample of their contents: four past projects involving high-profile locations across Canada.  And, Pedro reveals where tourists can get the best fish dinner in the country. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – CN Tower staircase 05:52 – Point Tupper supertanker terminal 13:02 – SkyDome (now the Rogers Centre) retractable roof structural steel 18:35 – Peterborough Lift Lock 33:10 – The Four Questions

    39 min

  2. MAR 2

    26. The problem with using Shore D hardness for intumescent coatings (Feat. Michael Hollman)

    Summary An intumescent coating can be qualified or disqualified for use simply because it falls above or below a certain magical hardness level, usually as measured on the Shore D scale. But hardness has no influence on performance, and the Shore D scale just doesn’t make sense when assessing softer intumescent technology types. Fireproofing industry veteran Michael Hollman explains the consequences of misusing Shore D hardness in intumescent coating specifications. Also, Michael worries that his brother-in-law might soon beat him at snooker. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 03:01 - How the industry's understanding of hardness has evolved 05:55 - Durometers' importance in measuring coating hardness 07:31 - Matching different Shore scales to different coating technologies 09:39 - When standards are "cut-and-pasted" without context 13:34 - Harder is not universally better 18:15 - Elasticity, damage resistance, and impact recovery 21:12 - Viewing Shore values as a reference point, not a product differentiator 22:40 - The four questions

    29 min
  3. BONUS - Regulatory affairs in Europe

    08/17/2025 ·  BONUS

    BONUS - Regulatory affairs in Europe

    Summary Nel nuovo episodio del nostro podcast, parliamo di un tema spesso percepito come tecnico e complesso, ma in realtà sempre più strategico: il mondo del Regulatory nei rivestimenti industriali. Ne discutiamo con Alice Paiotta, Regulatory & Quality Assurance Manager Europe in Carboline, che ci guida in un viaggio tra REACH, sostenibilità, rischi normativi, competitività e innovazione. Timestamps 00:53 – Introduzione 01:16 – Presentazione dell’ospite: Alice Paiotta 02:03 – Che cos’è il regulatory in un’azienda che produce rivestimenti e prodotti antincendio 02:40 – I principali regolamenti applicabili in Europa 03:34 – Focus sul Regolamento REACH 04:21 – Le autorità competenti in Europa per il settore dei rivestimenti 05:44 – Come è evoluta la regolamentazione negli ultimi decenni 08:22 – Codice UFI: di cosa si tratta e a cosa serve 08:53 – Il futuro del regulatory secondo Alice 10:46 – L’aggiornamento delle liste di sostanze: un processo continuo 11:14 – Regolamenti europei e sostenibilità: sempre più interconnessi 13:33 – Le conseguenze della non conformità normativa (legali, economiche, reputazionali) 16:20 – Come assicurarci di non commercializzare prodotti non conformi 19:25 – Regulatory come vantaggio competitivo: quando la conformità diventa strategia 22:50 – Le principali sfide da affrontare per restare conformi 24:48 – Il percorso di Alice: dalla chimica al regulatory 28:02 – Domande extra per chiudere in leggerezza

    30 min

  4. 06/25/2025

    25. Renovating the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (Feat. Juan Pablo Ortega [again])

    Summary Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, is the iconic home of legendary soccer club Real Madrid. A recent five-year renovation has transformed the stadium into a modern engineering marvel. Fireproofing and corrosion protection coating systems each played a role in the mega project, and in this episode, Carboline’s Europe Director of Project Development, Juan Pablo Ortega, leads a tour of his favorite team’s new digs.     Also, is it possible for another country to have larger portion sizes than America?    Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  02:32 – Summarizing the renovation of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium  05:10 – Differing fire ratings for different uses of a structure  06:15 – Why both cementitious and intumescent fireproofing types were used  08:20 – Specifying heavy-duty Pyrocrete 40  10:52 – Nullifire SC 902 intumescent fireproofing was uniquely qualified for this project  13:34 – Primer, fireproofing, and topcoat specification for the retractable trays  16:17 – Navigating an aggressive schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic   17:20 – Juan Pablo returns to the site  18:28 – The Four Questions

    24 min

  5. 05/09/2025

    24. Fluoropolymers: The unbeatable resin technology for water tank topcoats (Feat. Jeremy Sukola and Kristen Blankenship)

    Summary   Fluoropolymer-based finish coats are the premier performers for elevated water storage tanks in exterior exposures. The specialty FEVE resin on which they are based withstands intense UV radiation, high winds, and intense precipitation while holding gloss and color for decades. And while all of that comes at a cost, water industry expert Jeremy Sukola and chemistry nerd Kristen Blankenship explain how that cost represents a long-term investment that boasts a handsome return. In this episode of The Red Bucket, learn the chemistry, use cases, and regulatory considerations of fluoropolymer topcoats.    Also, Kristen ponders the Atlantic Ocean from the top of a cliff, and Jeremy shares a strong opinion about spaghetti sauce.      Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  02:00 – A brief history of fluoropolymers  04:41 – Composition and properties of fluoropolymer coatings  08:51 – The role of fluoropolymer topcoats in water tank coating systems  13:05 – Fluoropolymer finish coat performance vs. other common technologies  15:08 – Fluoropolymer finish coats are not always the best fit  17:17 – Promoting long-term visual appeal 19:36 – Application properties  21:04 – The cost of novel chemistry  24:05 – Lifecycle cost benefits of fluoropolymer products  25:52 – Human health, PFAS, and forever chemical concerns  32:02 – The regulatory landscape today  33:53 – Key takeaways  35:14 – The Four Questions

    40 min

  6. 04/25/2025

    23. Acrylamide leak sealing grouts (Feat. Michael Vargo)

    Summary Acrylamide grout technology dominates the underground wastewater collection leak sealing landscape. Legacy dry-granule and modern liquid variants give operators tremendous flexibility to address challenges of almost any scope or scale. But how do acrylamides work? Why do they work so well? And what do municipalities or private network owners need to know about how they fit into the broader maintenance and repair ecosystem? Michael Vargo of Prime Resins is the man with the answers. Also, Michael considers what it would be like to be 6’10”. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:24 – Defining acrylamide grouts 04:09 – Water/wastewater use cases and how the technology works 10:04 – Comparing granular vs. liquid acrylamide grouts 12:57 – How weather impacts application 14:30 – Acrylamides vs. alternative technologies 16:44 – Use cases for acrylamide grouts outside of water/wastewater 19:34 – Why Prime Resins earned NSF 61 certification for its liquid acrylamide 22:12 – Ideal water sources for granule format 23:03 – Necessity of training for preparation and use of acrylamide grouts 25:37 – Acrylamide grouts are one piece of a bigger maintenance/repair puzzle 33:00 – The four questions

    36 min

  7. 03/17/2025

    22. Protecting molten sulfur tank cars (Feat. Lupe Pavon and Steve Liebhart)

    Summary  Sulfur, an instrumental commodity to global industry, is a highly corrosive commodity typically shipped via rail in a molten state. Shippers must take care to protect their rolling stock by applying linings that resist heat, chemicals, and impacts. In this episode, rail industry expert Lupe Pavon and tank lining expert Steve Liebhart explore service environment, cleaning/surface preparation, and protective lining principles for rail cars in molten sulfur service. They also relate interesting findings from a field inspection.    And, Steve considers himself a near-perfect driver in the snow, and Lupe reveals his favorite vegetable.    **Timestamps ** 00:00 – Introduction  02:11 – Corrosion mechanisms and failure modes of molten sulfur tank cars  05:36 – A highly stressful service environment for a lining  09:01 – Pitting corrosion and substrate blending for surface preparation  14:12 – Carboline’s new Plasite XHT 400 hybrid epoxy lining  18:14 – Eliminating an extra step in the surface preparation process  18:38 – We inspected Plasite XHT 400 in two cars after 30+ months in service  25:27 – The Four Questions

    29 min

  8. 02/20/2025 ·  BONUS

    BONUS - Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Con Juan Pablo Ortega y Emilie Musso)

    En el episodio inaugural en Español de The Red Bucket, nuestros compañeros de Carboline España Juan Pablo Ortega y Emilie Musso hablan sobre la reciente renovación del icónico Estadio Santiago Bernabéu en Madrid, España. El alcance del proyecto incluyó la aplicación de materiales ignífugos cementosos e intumescentes, así como recubrimientos protectores de alto rendimiento.    00:58 – Introducción: Presentación de Emilie Musso y Juan Pablo Ortega.  02:24 – Renovación del estadio: Alcance del proyecto.  04:21 – Requisitos contra incendios: Normas aplicadas en estadios.  05:47  – Césped retráctil: Impacto en los revestimientos.  07:28 –  Tipos de protección: Uso de mortero y pintura intumescente.  08:55 – Pyrocrete 40: Beneficios y aplicación.  10:20 – Nullifire SC902: Dónde y por qué se usó.  13:55 – Aplicación en una sola capa: Importancia del espesor.  15:58 – Protección anticorrosión: Recubrimientos adicionales.  17:15 – Plazos exigentes: Cómo se cumplió el tiempo.  18:51 – Cierre: Reflexión final sobre el proyecto.  20:45 – Preguntas extra: Toque personal para cerrar el episodio.

    24 min
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The Red Bucket: A Protective Coatings Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at the industrial coatings industry. Decision-makers and SMEs from throughout the world of coatings share their processes, practices, and passions with hosts Paul Atzemis and Toby Wall.

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  • Creator
    Carboline
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
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    © 2025 Carboline
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