Industrial Coating Services

BlasTek has grown into a true full-service industrial coating contractor. While our foundation was built on abrasive blasting and surface preparation which remains a core part of what we do every day, we now specialize in the complete installation of high-performance coating systems on properly prepared substrates. Our team is highly experienced in applying some of the most technically demanding materials in the industry, including zinc primers, epoxies, urethanes, polysiloxanes, advanced polyurethane hybrid topcoats, tank linings, secondary containment systems, and more. 

What sets BlasTek apart from general painting contractors is our deep technical expertise across the entire coating lifecycle. We collaborate closely with coating manufacturers, specifying engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure each system is tailored to the specific demands of your environment, not simply chosen for ease of application or lowest upfront cost. When the right coating system is properly specified, applied, and installed over a well-prepared surface, it becomes one of the most effective ways to maximize durability and extend the service life of your critical infrastructure assets. 

How BlasTek Approaches Industrial Coating 

Every industrial coating project begins with a structured pre-construction assessment. Before a single drop of coating is applied, BlasTek’s team evaluates the substrate condition, the service environment, the chemical and atmospheric exposure, the owner’s lifecycle budget, and the applicable coating specification. This diagnostic step is not optional, it is the foundation of every recommendation we make. 

We then work with our coating manufacturer partners, Sherwin-Williams, International, Tnemec, and Carboline, and when applicable with the project’s specifying engineer, to confirm that the selected coating system is appropriate for the service conditions, applied to the manufacturer’s product data sheet requirements, and installed in a way that supports the manufacturer’s warranty where applicable. This collaborative approach is what allows us to stand behind our work with confidence. 

Once a system is specified and confirmed, BlasTek’s certified applicators execute the installation with discipline: surface preparation to the required SSPC or NACE standard, primer application at the correct film thickness, intermediate and topcoat application in accordance with recoat window requirements, wet film gauge verification during application, and final inspection documentation upon project completion. 

Industrial Coating Systems BlasTek Installs 

BlasTek installs a comprehensive range of industrial coating systems engineered to protect critical assets in some of the most demanding service environments. Each system we apply is selected based on the specific exposure conditions, performance requirements, and long-term maintenance goals of the structure. Our approach focuses on building complete, high-performance coating systems layer by layer to ensure maximum durability, regulatory compliance, and extended service life across industrial, municipal, and infrastructure applications. 

Zinc Primers — Galvanic Protection as the Foundation 

Zinc-rich primers are the most effective first layer of corrosion protection for structural steel and carbon steel infrastructure. By embedding zinc particles in an epoxy or inorganic silicate binder at concentrations above 80% by weight in the dry film, zinc primers provide galvanic protection, the zinc sacrifices itself electrochemically to protect the underlying steel, the same mechanism that makes hot-dip galvanizing effective. 

BlasTek installs both inorganic zinc silicate primers for the most demanding atmospheric and immersion service conditions, and organic zinc-rich epoxy primers for projects where flexibility, application conditions, or topcoat compatibility favor the epoxy binder. Zinc primers are the specified first coat on bridges, water towers, structural steel in marine and industrial atmospheres, and any asset where maximum corrosion protection life is the primary design objective. 

Epoxy Coating Systems — The Industrial Workhorse 

Epoxy coatings are the backbone of industrial corrosion protection. Their combination of excellent adhesion to properly prepared steel and concrete, strong chemical resistance, low moisture vapor transmission, and robust film build makes them the most widely specified coating type across industrial, municipal, and commercial coating applications. BlasTek installs the full range of epoxy technology: solvent-based conventional epoxies, 100% solids high-build epoxies, waterborne epoxies, phenolic epoxies, novolac epoxies, and amine-cured systems, each selected based on the service environment, the required film build, and the application method and conditions. 

High-build epoxy intermediate coats in multi-layer systems provide the barrier film thickness that reduces moisture vapor transmission and isolates the steel substrate from the corrosive environment. Novolac and phenolic epoxy systems extend chemical resistance to solvents, strong acids, and aggressive process chemicals that exceed the resistance range of standard epoxy. BlasTek applies epoxy systems in both shop and field conditions, managing mixing ratios, pot life, and application parameters to ensure the coating crosslinks fully and performs as designed. 

Urethane and Polyurethane Topcoats — UV Stability and Long-Term Color Retention 

Aliphatic polyurethane topcoats are specified as the finish coat on exterior structures where long-term UV resistance, color retention, and gloss stability are required such as bridges, water towers, building exteriors, and outdoor industrial equipment. Unlike epoxy topcoats, which chalk and fade rapidly under UV exposure, aliphatic polyurethane maintains its color and gloss for years in outdoor service, preserving both the protective function and the appearance of the coating system. 

BlasTek installs polyurethane topcoats as part of complete multi-layer systems, typically over a zinc primer and epoxy intermediate coat, where the polyurethane provides the UV-stable exterior performance layer while the underlying coats provide corrosion protection and film build. We also install moisture-cured urethane systems for field conditions where controlled humidity is not achievable and for cold-temperature application scenarios that exceed the window of conventional two-component urethane systems. 

Polysiloxanes and Advanced Hybrid Topcoats — Extended Maintenance Intervals 

Polysiloxane coatings represent the current state of the art in industrial topcoat technology. By combining the UV and weathering resistance of silicone chemistry with the mechanical properties of polyurethane, polysiloxane topcoats provide dramatically extended maintenance intervals compared to conventional urethane systems, making them the preferred specification for bridges, large infrastructure assets, and other structures where access for recoating is expensive and operationally disruptive. 

BlasTek’s applicators are trained and experienced in the application of polysiloxane systems, which require careful attention to mixing ratios, pot life management, and application technique. When properly applied over a correct primer and intermediate coat system, polysiloxane topcoats can provide 25 or more years of exterior protective performance before recoating is required which is a significant economic advantage on major infrastructure assets. 

Fluoropolymer Coatings — Maximum Chemical Resistance and Non-Stick Performance

Fluoropolymer coating systems, including PVDF and FEVE-based formulations, represent the highest tier of chemical and weathering resistance available in liquid-applied industrial coatings. The exceptional strength of the carbon-fluorine bond gives fluoropolymer films outstanding resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and aggressive UV exposure that exceeds the performance envelope of conventional urethane or polysiloxane topcoats. BlasTek installs fluoropolymer topcoat systems on exterior structural steel, chemical plant structures, process equipment, and coastal or marine atmospheric applications where service conditions demand maximum long-term protection and extended maintenance intervals. When the material cost is justified by asset criticality and access constraints, fluoropolymer topcoats deliver service lives that significantly reduce the total lifecycle cost of corrosion protection.

Tank Liners and Immersion Service Coatings 

The interior lining of storage tanks, vessels, and containment structures is among the most demanding application in the industrial coatings portfolio. The coating must be completely pinhole-free and chemically resistant to the stored product, applied over a precisely prepared surface to the manufacturer’s film thickness specification, and inspected with holiday (spark) testing to confirm integrity before the tank is returned to service. 

BlasTek installs a full range of tank lining systems: NSF-61 certified epoxy and urethane liners for potable water storage, high-build epoxy systems for wastewater and process water, vinyl ester linings for chemical storage and aggressive chemical process environments, coal tar epoxy for severe immersion and buried service, and specialty novolac systems for chemical plant and petroleum storage applications. Every tank lining project is executed to a product-specific application procedure and inspected to confirm film thickness and holiday-free integrity. 

Secondary Containment Linings — Environmental Compliance 

Concrete and steel secondary containment structures require impermeable lining systems to meet EPA SPCC and state environmental regulatory requirements for above-ground storage of petroleum, chemicals, and hazardous materials. BlasTek installs high-build epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyurea containment lining systems over concrete and steel containment structures, providing the chemical resistance and impermeability required by the stored product and the applicable regulatory standard. 

Containment lining installation requires careful attention to surface preparation of concrete, including moisture testing, crack treatment, and surface profile creation, and to lining application details at corners, wall-floor junctions, and penetrations where stress concentrations and geometric complexity create the greatest risk of lining failure. BlasTek’s installation procedure addresses these details explicitly, using reinforcing fabric at critical transitions and applying additional film build at high-risk locations. 

Working with Engineers, Specifiers, and Manufacturers 

BlasTek actively collaborates with coating specifiers and engineers on complex projects, reviewing proposed coating specifications, identifying potential application or service compatibility issues, and recommending alternative systems where the proposed specification may not be achievable within the project conditions. This collaborative approach adds value for owners and design teams who benefit from contractor-level input on specification practicality before the project goes to bid. 

We maintain working relationships with technical representatives from all of our primary coating manufacturers, allowing us to access current product technical data, application guidance, and specification support quickly when project requirements demand it. On major projects, BlasTek welcomes manufacturer technical representative involvement in pre-application conferences and inspection as an additional quality assurance layer. 

Industrial Coating Applications 

• Structural steel: Bridges, buildings, industrial facilities, mezzanines 

• Water and wastewater infrastructure: Tanks, clarifiers, digesters, piping systems 

• Chemical and process vessels: Reactor liners, chemical storage, process equipment 

• Secondary containment: Concrete and steel bunds, dike floors, spill containment pits 

• Industrial floors: Manufacturing plants, warehouses, food processing, mechanical rooms 

• Piping systems: Internal and external pipe lining and coating 

• Power generation and energy facilities: Structural, mechanical, and process coatings 

• Heavy equipment: Machinery, conveyors, agricultural equipment, transportation assets 

Request an Industrial Coating Assessment

BlasTek’s estimators are ready to evaluate your project, review the coating specification, and recommend the right coating system for your environment and budget. Contact us to schedule an on-site assessment, the essential first step in any successful industrial coating project. Call us at 616-243-7550 or fill out our contact form to get started.