FIBERLIFE Ceiling and Wall Coating
TMI Coatings installs FIBERLIFE, a fiberglass reinforced coating, to the ceilings and walls in plants, beams and columns, and equipment members.
The FIBERLIFE Installation Process
- We poly cover to protect all existing equipment and piping during the application process.
- Surfaces are mechanically abraded so the FIBERLIFE adheres to the substrate.
- We utilize industry-leading vacuums for collection of fine, dry dust during surface preparation.
Benefits of FIBERLIFE
- Very durable and can withstand constant wash down and chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Can handle constant humid and wet environments eliminating peeling and flaking paint.
- Available in a low-odor version.
- Suitable for incidental food contact.
TMI Coatings FIBERLIFE Project Profile
We recently applied FIBERLIFE, a fiberglass reinforced coating, to the ceiling and walls at one of the world’s largest food manufacturers. We poly covered to protect all existing equipment and piping during the application process. The ceiling and walls were mechanically abraded so the FIBERLIFE would adhere to the precast concrete and tile substrate.
This is the second large ceiling we’ve completed for this company at this facility. We were able to meet their tight shutdown schedule. Jake Anderson of Kraft Heinz stated at the end of the project, “Looks great! The crew did an excellent job. They worked their tails off but kept the quality of their work. The TMI Supervisor was like a hawk – watching for all of the equipment to be covered.”
We prepared and coated floors and walls for Chula Vista Cheese in Browntown, WI. A cementitious urethane floor topping was applied to the floors and FIBERLIFE was applied to the walls. “The FIBERLIFE on the walls brightens the red floor. It gives the room a clean look. TMI’s crew finished a day early which helped us with our schedule,” per Tom Dahmen.
We prepared and coated walls for Dean Foods in Decatur, IN using a fiberglass reinforced coating system suitable for food plants. Dustin Sutherland stated, “Everything looks great. Guys easy to work with and did a good job. It was great, everything I expected. TMI was easy to work with. They were really good at working with our timelines. Got everything done we wanted. Very accommodating.”
Learn More About TMI FIBERLIFE
Restoration of Eroded Concrete Pit in Texas
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was recently contracted to apply a chemical-resistant lining to a severely eroded wastewater concrete pit for a biofuels plant in West Texas. This work was performed on an emergency basis during a critical outage. TMI mobilized quickly and provided a solution that would withstand constant immersion in this corrosive environment and…
Temporary Construction Heat for Outdoor Containment Coating
Cold temperatures limit contractors’ abilities to apply protective coatings. In late fall of 2022, a biodiesel manufacturer needed TMI Coatings, Inc.’s (TMI) assistance lining an outdoor 35% hydrochloric containment dike. TMI worked with Dow Chemical technical support to confirm that vinyl ester FIBERLIFE is suitable for splash, spill, and short-term acid immersion. However, the protective…
Stainless-Steel Tank Lining
An ammunition manufacturer employed TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to line a stainless-steel tank. Stainless steel is one of the most corrosion-resistant metals, but too corrosive environments can cause stress cracking. Due to an extremely low pH near 1-1.5, TMI utilized Dow Chemical manufactured vinyl ester to fabricate TMI FIBERLIFE. Procedure: The owner thoroughly cleaned the…
Chemical Company Truck Unload Area Receives FIBERLIFE
A chemical company called on TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to restore/seal their truck unload containment area. Due to extreme chemical exposure, heavy truck traffic, and the expansion and contraction of the concrete, precise care had to be paid to select a coating suitable for all these factors. Our field technicians were also required to use…
Car Washes Receive FIBERLIFE
One? Two? Three? More than 10? Yes, TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) applied FIBERLIFE to more than 10 car washes around the United States. This durable product withstands continuous wash downs and chemicals used in the cleaning process of the car wash. It also holds up against the wet and humid conditions found in car washes,…
Water Room Wall Rehab Project for Pepsi
Pepsi Beverage Company hired TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to overhaul the walls in their water room at their Burnsville, MN facility. The current coating was cracking and flaking due to the high humidity in the water room. TMI installed low-odor FIBERLIFE because it is approved by the USDA and safe to use in facilities that…
FIBERLIFE at 17 Years Old by TMI Coatings
Over 17 years later, TMI Coatings wall coating material FIBERLIFE, is still not chipping, peeling, or flaking in a wash bay area for a baking company in eastern Nebraska. Are you looking for a long-term solution like FIBERLIFE that lasts 15+ years? Do you have a constant wet/humid environment? Do you have to repaint on…
Wall Restoration by TMI Coatings
A food and beverage company contracted TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to complete a wall restoration project by applying new coatings to the walls in one of their production facilities. After years of use, these walls had developed holes, and the existing coating was flaking off. Numerous paint jobs did not resolve the issue – the…
Flooring Restoration: FIBERLIFE by TMI Coatings
Flooring restoration is essential for all types of manufacturing companies. Recently, an electronics manufacturing facility contracted TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to provide a solution to their cracked concrete flooring. This project included two separate floors in need of restoration – a production area floor and a waste treatment room. Both floors frequently experienced heavy traffic…
Eliminate Peeling Paint with FIBERLIFE
When peeling paint is recurring, it becomes quite clear that a longer term solution is needed. However, some companies use products that only provide a quick fix. Often times this results in maintenance after just a couple years. One of our products, FIBERLIFE, was specifically designed to be as durable as possible, utilizing fiberglass mat.…
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Providing solutions for the food manufacturing industry since 1985. Every spring, over 4,000 industry leaders gather at the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s Annual Cheese Expo. Although the Coronavirus interrupted this year’s expo, various national cheese makers could enter and have their cheeses judged in over 20 categories. TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) congratulates this year’s winners!…
Containment Dike Lining Applied in Extreme Temperatures
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) recently installed a containment dike lining for an expanding medical company. The customer needed the outdoor containment dike ready for service as soon as possible, requiring the work to be completed in January during sub-zero temperatures. TMI has considerable experience completing containment dike lining projects for all types of companies that…
Containment Dike Lining by TMI Coatings
Concerns about your concrete containment dike? TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) has the right products to protect it. Chemical exposure eats away at concrete. After completing a project for a metal fabrication and plating company, TMI returned to their facility to apply over 3,500 square feet of FIBERLIFE vinyl ester protective coating to the floor space,…
Pharmaceutical Company Receives New Flooring in Reactor Rooms
Pharmaceutical Company Receives New Flooring in Reactor Rooms A pharmaceutical company hired TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to restore eroded concrete floors and install FIBERLIFE to several floors in reactor rooms. There was only a brief window of time in which the reactor rooms were not in use, so TMI needed to go into the job…
Airport Oil Containment Restoration Project
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) installed a dike lining for oil containment at an airport. The varying structures including floors, walls, tank pads, and pipes made this project quite complex. TMI devised a plan to install a coating system that would resist chemical spills and provide significant longevity. The clear choice was our popular FIBERLIFE system…
FIBERLIFE, A Fiberglass Floor
A manufacturing company expressed the need for a long-lasting, durable, yet easy-to-clean floor coating. Our staff recommended FIBERLIFE, a fiberglass floor coating. This coating can be installed on walls and ceilings as well; however, its durability and chemical resistance make it an attractive choice for flooring. TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) devised a solution based on…
Kraft Heinz – FIBERLIFE Ceiling
Ceiling and Wall Cleanings Call for FIBERLIFE Protection especially at Kraft Heinz Constant humid and wet environments can wreak havoc with ceilings and walls. After completing a prior project for world-renown food manufacturer Kraft Heinz, TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) returned to their facility and applied FIBERLIFE to another large area. FIBERLIFE, a fiberglass-reinforced coating, is…
TMI Coatings FIBERLIFE application to food processing walls
“Everything looks great. Guys easy to work with and did a good job. It was great, everything I expected. TMI Coatings was easy to work with. They were really good with working with our timelines. Got everything done we wanted. Very accommodating.” -Dustin Sutherland, Dean Foods, Decatur, IN
Containment Dikes Lined by TMI Coatings
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was hired to line three containment dikes to contain liquids in the event of a petroleum spill or tank rupture. Safety is of utmost importance to gas companies. This gas company has some of the highest standards of safety of assets. Procedure: The containment dikes were rinsed clean and dry. TMI…
FIBERLIFE Applied at Cheese Plant in Southern Wisconsin
TMI Coatings recently applied FIBERLIFE, a fiberglass reinforced coating in a large cheese plant expansion in southern Wisconsin. FIBERLIFE was applied to concrete precast wall panels prior to equipment being placed in the area. FIBERLIFE is ideal for wet and humid environments because it will not chip, peel or flake like paint. TMI’s FIBERLIFE coating…
FIBERLIFE for Caustic Storage Containment Dike
TMI Coatings Inc. (TMI) was contracted by a zinc-plating manufacturer to repair their containment dikes. This containment area holds tanks storing sodium hydroxide, a corrosive crystalline material commonly called caustic soda. If not properly contained, these chemicals can cause harm to the environment. TMI’s goal was to create a safe environment for the manufacturer by…
Lining Wastewater Pits at Biofuel Facility
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was contracted to line wastewater pits and containment areas for a biofuel production facility. The pits were originally lined with a rubber membrane that had failed. It had developed punctures that could allow chemicals to seep out of the containment area. The customer needed TMI to resolve this issue. Our team’s…
TMI Coatings Applies Food Grade Coating at Food Plant
A large food plant requested TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to coat the ceilings, walls, beams, and piping with a food-grade coating in two separate production rooms – a Testing Lab and a Fruit Room. The existing coatings were poorly bonded. Any peeling or flaking paint could potentially come into contact with the food. TMI consulted…
Fiberglass Coatings Solve Peeling or Flaking Paint Problem
Is peeling or flaking paint an issue at your food or beverage plant? Do you have a consistent wet/humid environment? Do you have to repaint on a regular basis? Does paint never want to adhere to the substrate of your walls, ceilings, structural steel, or machines? TMI Coatings, Inc. has the solution for you, fiberglass…
TMI FIBERLIFE: The Easy-to-Clean Solution for Ceilings & Walls
TMI FIBERLIFE Coating TMI FIBERLIFE is a low odor, fiberglass-reinforced coating that protects ceilings and walls against acids and alkalis. The coating provides a seamless surface for easy cleaning and is ideal for use in food and beverage plants where peeling paint cannot be tolerated. TMI FIBERLIFE meets USDA requirements for use in federally inspected…
