Substrates & Preparation
Substrate condition, metal preparation, cleaning, surface profile, sanding grades, edge treatment, contamination control and readiness requirements.
Specialist serviceYacht Coating Specifications
Yacht Coating Specifications
& Cosmetic Standards
Technical coating specifications, inspection requirements and cosmetic acceptance criteria developed for the specific project and coating system.
FROSIO Level 3NACE Level 2RMCI
Specification writing
A clear technical reference before the work begins.
Dekker Coating Consultancy prepares and reviews technical and cosmetic coating specifications for superyacht newbuild, refit and repair projects.
Specifications are developed using practical project knowledge and, where applicable, in consultation with the selected coating manufacturer. The objective is to turn the project requirements into a clear, workable document covering preparation, application, inspection, reporting and acceptance.
The level of detail can range from a focused repair specification to a complete project coating specification with systems, responsibilities, hold points and cosmetic standards.
Technical specification
What can be defined.
Coating Systems
Product systems, layer sequence, stripe coats, nominal dry film thickness, overcoating, repair methods and compatibility requirements in consultation with the selected manufacturer.
Application Conditions
Environmental limits, ventilation, lighting, access, containment, mixing, thinning, application methods and workmanship requirements.
Inspection & Testing
Hold points, witness points, climate checks, DFT measurements, surface profile, visual inspection, cure checks, gloss or other project-specific verification.
Documentation & Responsibilities
Inspection records, product data, batch information, non-conformance handling, reporting lines, responsibilities, exclusions and close-out documentation.
Repair & Acceptance
Permitted repair methods, reinspection requirements, acceptance criteria, handover status and treatment of outstanding items.
Cosmetic specification
Defining the expected visible finish.
Cosmetic requirements should be understandable, measurable where possible and appropriate for the selected area and finish. A cosmetic specification can address:
- Viewing conditions, distance, lighting and cleanliness
- Fairness and surface continuity
- Colour consistency and repair visibility
- Gloss, texture and orange peel
- Dust, inclusions, runs, sags and solvent pop
- Overspray, dry spray, tape lines and transitions
- Acceptance of local repairs and final presentation
Technical requirements and cosmetic expectations should be agreed before application—not debated after the final coat.
Related expertise
Specifications connected to real project execution.
Need a technical or cosmetic coating specification?
Share the project type, intended coating work and selected coating manufacturer to discuss the appropriate specification scope.