Industrial Painting and Coatings Done Right

Industrial painting and coatings isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about long-term protection, safety, and reliability. Done right, it can extend the life of critical assets and minimize costly downtime. Done wrong, it can lead to premature failure and unnecessary rework.

Here’s what to look for in an industrial painting and coatings provider.

1. Thorough Planning and Pre-Coordination
What to Look For: A service provider who doesn’t wait for the shutdown to start planning. Well in advance, plant managers should:

• Align on scope and project timelines
• Identify priority surfaces and substrates
• Select coatings tailored to specific conditions and environments

This upfront coordination eliminates surprises and sets the stage for smooth execution during turnarounds or outages.

2. Integrated Access and Containment Solutions
What to Look For: Seamless job site setup that ensures efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. This enables:

• Faster, safer access to work areas
• Better containment to protect adjacent equipment
• Reduced congestion and better on-site flow

By handling access and containment, a provider can streamline the entire job.

3. Rigorous Surface Preparation
What to Look For: A provider that treats prep as the foundation — not an afterthought. The provider should perform:

• Abrasive blasting or mechanical cleaning
• Surface profiling per manufacturer specs
• Moisture and temperature checks
• Immediate cleanup to prevent flash rust or contamination

Whether working on steel, concrete, or previously coated surfaces, proper prep is crucial every time.

4. Precision Coating Application
What to Look For: Certified crews with the right tools, methods, and experience. Trained teams should apply coatings using methods matched to each situation, including:

• Airless and plural-component spraying
• Roll/brush application in confined or sensitive areas
• Multi-coat systems for durability

Each coat is applied with attention to detail and an eye on schedule performance.

5. Reliable Quality Assurance and Turnover
What to Look For: Proven QA/QC that guarantees long-term performance and proper documentation. Before turning any area back over to operations, they should verify:

• Film thickness meets spec
• No pinholes, holidays, or adhesion issues
• Complete documentation for owner records and regulatory compliance

This will give you confidence that the job was done right — and built to last.

The Tower Difference: People. Process. Precision.
When choosing an industrial painting and coatings provider, look for a team that offers integrated, turnkey solutions. At Tower, we bring:
Unified services across access, prep, containment, and coating

• Fewer delays and handoffs between trades
• Enhanced job site safety and efficiency
• Consistent, high-quality results — every time

Need industrial painting and coatings services that deliver protection, performance, and peace of mind? Let’s talk about how Tower can help keep your plant safe, efficient, and future-ready.