Abstract: A composition for use in coating surfaces and a method for coating surfaces with the composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a first component including a waterborne amine curing agent, a second component including an epoxy resin, and a third component including zinc dust. The first component, the second component, and the third component being combinable to provide a zinc-rich waterborne epoxy coating, wherein the coating composition provides an anti-corrosion protection to a metal substrate.