Sets out general and specific information on coating systems for short, medium, long-term and very long-term protection. The following aspects are covered in detail: atmospheric environments, planning and design, surface preparation treatments, metallic coatings, paint coatings, wrapping tapes, maintenance protection, inspection and testing, and preparation of painting specifications. Appendices include atmospheric corrosion of carbon steels in various Australian climates, description of paint types, and economics of corrosion protection.