Storage Tank Painting in Ohio & US Wide

We first identify the previous substrate & assess the current coating condition looking for a certain degree or percentage of rust, level of mill scale, etc that can be visibly assessed. We compare the coating to SSPC Pictorial Surface Standards to determine the best course of action to properly prepare the surface (if not already specified.) and determine a proper containment setup (If necessary).

We typically start with SSPC SP 1 solvent cleaning; we remove all dirt, grime, oils, mildew, and other surface level contaminants for both inside and outside the tank structure.

For Commercial projects we blast to SSPC sp 6 standards or to the required spec. Once done, we measure surface profile, and test cleanliness (dust, soluble salts & chlorides) to make sure it meets specifications.

The exterior surface preparation will depend on the level of quality desired and/or our field observations of the current coating quality to determine which preparation specification to meet.

Before we start our tank painting process, we always check conditions such as relative humidity, moisture content, temperature, and dew point to make sure the conditions meet coating specification. Once optimal, we start the coating process.

Based on your tank, the region your in, type of tank, budget, and many other variables, we come up with the right coating system for your tank. We then coat to manufacturers recommended mil thickness or to the required spec. Throughout the coating process, our applicators use mil gauges to make sure we are meeting thickness specifications.

Once dry to handle, we double check dft to ensure we’ve coated your tank properly and test for holidays if necessary (it’s a process of inspecting the coating for small defects, flaws, or “holidays” – areas where the coating has not adhered properly, leaving the underlying material exposed.)