Tank, Silo and Bin Painting
Grain Bin Painting And More!
The terms tanks, silos and bins can sometimes be synonymous depending on what your facility or industry has historically called them. No matter if they are made of steel or concrete; hold beets, beans, corn or wheat (or any other variable of commodity), our Confined Space Entry (CSE) trained field employees have the experience of accessing, preparing and installing all types of interior linings and/or exterior restoration and coating systems.
TMI Coatings is a painting and restoration contractor. We have considerable experience doing maintenance painting at customer locations. We are a safety-conscious contractor. TMI has extensive experience working at heights.
Industrial Painting of Silos, Lafarge North America, Inc. Case Study
A large industrial cement company requested TMI Coatings to prepare surfaces and apply primer and top coat to two steel silos, each 26’ diameter x 80’ high, including structural supports. The paint analysis indicated lead based paint so TMI being a lead abatement/encapsulation company had to take precautions for high levels of lead in accordance with OSHA Rules and Regulations. TMI pressure washed, hand/tool cleaned all rusty areas then applied one full coat of rust-inhibitive epoxy primer by brush and roller to ensure no overspray concerns. TMI top coated with a quality paint coating material suitable for tanks, legs, distributors and spouts.
Ron Thostenson said the quality of work completed by TMI Coatings was excellent and he has more work for us to do next year.
TMI Seals Silo Base/Wall Juncture Case Study
TMI Coatings was contracted to seal the silo base/wall juncture around the circumference of silos. Each silo was thoroughly pressure washed with 4,000 psi pressure washers to remove dirt, debris and contaminants from the area. TMI then installed new sprayed-in-place foam insulation to create a cant at the silo base to shed rainwater away from the base of the tank. The foam insulated cant was then top coated with a black urethane elastomeric coating in a thick-film manner to seal and protect the base/wall juncture. The protective coating forms a barrier between the tank base and foundation to reduce corrosion and water intrusion.
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Corrosion Prevention on Two Sulfuric Acid Tanks
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) is a certified QP1 and QP2 coating contractor; we specialize in corrosion prevention. Corrosion prevention is necessary to protect the structural integrity of tanks, piping, supports, etc. Recently, TMI was hired by a leader in the treatment of potable water to coat two sulfuric acid storage tanks at their facility in…
Storage Tanks Painted for POET
When the world’s largest ethanol producer calls, you respond extremely fast. TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was contracted by POET to thoroughly clean and paint four storage tanks at one of their facilities. The facility was under a tight deadline to complete the storage tanks painting project by the end of May. In typical TMI fashion,…
Ethanol Producer Water Tank Receives Facelift
Once corrosion is present on a steel tank, it becomes widespread, especially in a process water tank that has condensation on the tank exterior most of the year. The ethanol producer called on TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to assist them with a complete overhaul of their process water tank. TMI completed this work in the…
Cold Weather Tank Painting in Nebraska
Did you know you could paint steel in cold weather? TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) has technology that allows us to paint tanks and structural steel down to 0° F. In December, TMI sandblasted and painted a 300,000-gallon tank for an agronomy location. TMI has the knowledge and expertise to complete jobs that seem unorthodox to…
Significant Restoration to Metal Silos
A large paper recycling company approached TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) about restoring two of their silos in rough shape and need of significant restoration. The significant restoration was an understatement; the silos had an unappealing exterior due to severe rust. TMI suggested a two-coat system that will protect against further corrosion but is also aesthetically…
Steel Tank Restoration in Brush, Colorado
The City of Brush, Colorado had seen significant corrosion on the interior and exterior of their 2.3 MG potable water storage tank which called for a complete tank restoration project. Some of the defects included deformities in the steel that needed welding to repair. Corrections were competed to the surface of the tank to ensure…
Clarifier Tank Coating by TMI Coatings
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) makes old tanks new again with a variety of tank coating systems available for both interior and exterior applications. When a large dairy cooperative in South Dakota heard that we had experience with protecting tanks from interior as well as exterior corrosion, TMI was asked to improve the life expectancy of…
Sucrose Tank Lining by TMI Coatings
Whether it’s the consumption by humans or animals, food-grade tank lining installation follows strict guidelines. With these projects, TMI Coatings always takes extra precautions for health and safety. ADM Corn Processing, a food production plant, needed to ensure their 14’ x 50’ high tank was suitable for storing sucrose. Without the proper lining, their sucrose…
Industrial Painting of Silos, Lafarge North America, Inc.
A large industrial cement company requested TMI Coatings to prepare surfaces and apply primer and top coat to two silos, each 26’ diameter x 80’ high, including structural supports. The paint analysis indicated lead based paint so TMI being a lead abatement/encapsulation company had to take precautions for high levels of lead in accordance with…
Bin Painting at a Fortune 500 Company
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was awarded a contract to complete a bin painting project on an 11’ diameter x 62’ high seed dryer bin that was experiencing excessive corrosion. TMI was not only contracted for the bin painting, but also the painting of handrails, kick plates surrounding the grating, vertical I-beam supports, and connecting steel.…
TMI Paints Two Livestock Silos in Dallas
TMI Coatings completed exterior maintenance painting on two livestock silos for a large feed producer in Dallas, TX. All surfaces were cleaned to remove contaminates using 4,000 psi pressure washers. All welds, corners, edges and bolts were stripe coated in addition to a full prime coat of surface tolerant epoxy. The entire structure then received…
750,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Restoration
Late fall/early winter of 2014 TMI Coatings completed restoring the interior and exterior of a 750,000 gallon elevated water storage tank for the City of Great Falls, Montana. All work was completed on-schedule, safely and in a quality manner. The inspector said “TMI’s Superintendent and crew were among the best he had ever worked with.”…
Logo Painting
An animal feed supplier contracted with TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to restore five grain bins. Full restoration was in order including a new logo application. Procedure: Pressure washed all surfaces to remove dirt and loose paint. Wire brushed and abraded the steel for subsequent coating adhesion. Primed all surfaces with a rust-inhibitive epoxy primer. Applied…
