Painting & Coatings

Select PCI to protect your investment from corrosion.

PCI delivers top-tier surface preparation and protective coating applications in the industry. Our accredited coating specialists are the ideal choice for industrial and commercial coating or lining endeavors. Our comprehensive services include secure removal of outdated coatings and the application of an extensive selection of industrial and commercial coatings.

We provide a cutting-edge product portfolio designed to safeguard steel structures in new construction and maintenance projects across diverse environments and sectors. Our core product offerings are available globally, ensuring our customers receive uniform product quality and service irrespective of their location.

Qualified Applicator for:

  • Sherwin-Williams® (all product types)
  • Ceilcote® International (professional and commercial product types)
  • Akzo-Nobel
  • Devoe® International
  • PPG Porter® (architectural and industrial products)
  • Carboline®
  • Mascoat®
  • Envirotrol
  • Tnemec® (architectural and industrial product types)
  • and many more

 

 

Equipment

State-of-the-Art Machinery

A worker sprays protective coating on a steel beam

PCI has invested in an extensive amount of equipment to meet the sophisticated needs of our customers, both on-site and in-house. Because of this, our coating application capabilities are unsurpassed in the nation.

  • Our customers can count on a quick turn-around because of our large condition-controlled facility that allows for loading and unloading of large steel product, blasting and coating.
  • Because of our condition-controlled surface preparation and product application, the life expectancy of the finished product can be maximized.
  • Our customers have experienced additional savings when leveraging our services to reduce the field construction schedule.
  • Mobile Blasting Equipment
  • Industrial Wheelabrator to Remove Mill Scale, Clean, and Abrade Surfaces to Ensure Ultimate Adhesion of Paint & Coating Applications
  • Vacuum Truck
  • Environmental Conditioning Equipment
  • Compressed Air Equipment
  • Fireproofing Equipment
  • System Labeling and Identification Equipment
  • Air Quality Monitoring Boxes
  • Confined Space Rescue and Retrieval Systems
  • Certified & Calibrated Quality Control Testing Equipment
  • Life Master Wash System – Water Based Paint Disposal System
  • Forklift/Freight Handling Equipment
  • Gossamer Plural Component Application System
  • Graco Plural Component Application System

Services

Comprehensive - Fast - Reliable

Our consultants work with you to develop the the best solutions for your project. We are schedule-sensitive and use proprietary labor and material control systems that have been developed internally from years of experience. And PCI’s in-house mechanics are on call 24/7 to ensure our crews avoid costly delays and downtime. Our mobile capabilities allow us to set-up, process and perform clean up while at your site, saving you time and money.

A worker cleaning a piece of equipment

In-House Capabilities

Any Type of Surface Preparation to Meet Your Surface Profile

  • Abrasive/Grit Blasting
  • Steel Shot Blasting (Recyclable System)
  • CO2 Blasting
  • High Pressure Water Blasting (Hot/Cold)
  • Glass Bead Blasting
  • Hand Tool Cleaning
  • Power Tool Cleaning
  • Chemical Wash
  • Solvent Clean

Mobile Capabilities

Turnkey Capabilities: Set-Up, Process and Clean Up

  • Abrasive/Grit Blasting
  • CO2 Blasting
  • High Pressure Water Blasting (Hot/Cold)
  • Glass Bead Blasting
  • Power Tool Cleaning
  • Chemical Wash
  • Solvent Clean

A worker applying coating to a water tower.

Traditional Coatings

  • Alkyds
  • Epoxy
  • Epoxy Copolymers
  • Water/Solvent-Borne Inorganic Zinc-Rich Coatings
  • Water-Borne Acrylics
  • Silicones
  • Single and Two-Pack Polyurethanes

Traditional Linings

  • Epoxy
  • Phenolic
  • Epoxy Copolymers
  • Various Polyesters
  • Rubber and Heat-Cured Lining

Thermal Insulating Coatings

With today’s high energy prices and improving markets for mechanical insulation products, design engineers and facility owners have greater interest in reducing energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency. Thermal insulating coatings (TICs) are a way to provide resistance to heat flow at a lower cost than traditional insulation methods.

PCI has earned and maintains manufacturer certifications for application of Mascoat® and Envirotrol® Coatings. These best-in-class product lines help us create superior insulation solutions for energy retention, sound damping and condensation reduction that are customized to meet the particular needs of each client in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Plural Component Coatings & Linings

PCI utilizes plural-component applied coatings to meet the demand of the toughest industrial environments. Plural component coatings are applied with a specialized spray pump that combines the base and catalyst at a specific ratio and temperature to provide a very fast cure with a high build system.

A coating with the pot life of less than 15 minutes generally requires plural component equipment application. Even coatings of longer pot life can benefit from these systems due to better spray performance and reductions in waste and cleaning requirements.

Plural component coatings are used because they have unique characteristics that conventional coatings sometimes may not provide. These include:

  • Flexibility
  • Fast Return to Service
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Insulation Encapsulation
  • Waterproofing
  • Soundproofing
  • Environmentally Friendly – 100% Solids Material

Industrial Coatings & Linings

Industrial coatings are generally specified where added protection from the elements is essential or where difficult and expensive access demands a long period before the next maintenance is required.

At PCI, our primary concern is to minimize the effects of any downtime of equipment on our customers’ operations. This is achieved through comprehensive project planning, expert teams and quality control regimes.

In conjunction with paint manufacturers, we are able to recommend the most appropriate specification for a project to ensure that the cost of surface preparation and coating work is aligned with the future life required from plant and equipment.

Example of thermal coatings in an equipment room.

Thermal Insulating Coatings

Thermal insulating coatings (TICs) are a way to provide resistance to heat flow at a lower cost than traditional insulation methods. PCI has earned and maintains best-in-class product lines to create superior insulation solutions for energy retention, sound damping and condensation reduction that are customized to meet the particular needs of each client in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

A worker sprays protective coating on a roof.

Plural Component Coatings

Plural component coatings are applied with a specialized spray pump that combines the base and catalyst at a specific ratio and temperature to provide a very fast cure with a high build system. They have unique characteristics that conventional coatings sometimes may not provide. These include:

  • Flexibility
  • Fast Return to Service
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Insulation Encapsulation
  • Waterproofing
  • Soundproofing
  • Environmentally Friendly
Containment units that have been painted with protective coatings

Secondary Containment

PCI has completed hundreds of projects with secondary containment in highly corrosive areas.

Secondary containment systems are put in place to protect the environment from spills, leaks or overfill from storage tanks. They offer a valuable level of protection for many industries, including agricultural, petroleum, chemicals and construction.

Our secondary containment and flooring systems are designed to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to fuel, chemicals and other liquid contaminants.

Workers applying architecture coatings.

Architectural Coatings

PCI is your source for an exciting array of architectural grade finishes ­– both interior and exterior wall coatings that are stunning to look at and cost effective to maintain.

These LEED® Certified Coatings May Provide Credits for Green Building Certifications:

  • Washable Coatings
  • Antibacterial Coatings
  • Low-VOC Coatings
  • Wall Talker/Dry Erase Coatings
Example of identification stickers on a water pipe.

Identification Systems

PCI has the expertise and knowledge to provide your identification systems in order to comply with ANSI standard for labeling.

We Provide Paint or Adhesion Identification Systems for:

  • Signage
  • Valve & Pipe Identification
  • Column Identification
  • Area Marking
  • Logistics Marketing

Our identification system solutions enable us to help clients ensure safety and maximize productivity within the bounds of their industry standards and internal specifications.

A PCI worker examines a piece of equipment prior to painting.

Facility Maintenance

PCI provides the expertise and the labor to both design and carryout the painting/coatings maintenance plan for your facility, no matter how large or small it may be.

When you select PCI as your partner, you can rest assured the job will be done on time, within scope and budgetary requirements, and as planned, every time.

Workers examining equipment for lead abatement.

Lead Abatement & Containment

Organizations call on PCI when the project requires safe removal and containment of any coatings that contain heavy metals.  We can eliminate many of the hazards associated with the abatement of hazardous coatings, which eliminates most respiratory lead problems for both equipment operators and plant personnel. Our extensive experience includes every available system and method from abrasives recycling to UHP with filtration, expert negative air containment, chemical systems and HEPA vacuum-attached power tools.

A worker applying fire protection coating to a wall.

Fire Protection

PCI has certified applicators who are specially trained and committed to delivering the quality of product and services demanded by the manufacturer.

Fireproofing Coatings Include:

  • Lightweight Cementitious
  • Intumescent
  • Low VOC, Low Flashpoint
  • Concrete
  • Shotcrete

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Industry Leader in Safety

PCI’s culture of safety makes the difference. A safe work environment is the foundation that PCI was built upon. Our award-winning “Target Zero Incidents” safety program is absolutely integral to every project. This program provides training and keeps workers fully dedicated and accountable to the safety and integrity of your project and property. This is reflected by an EMR safety rating that far exceeds national standards.

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PCI Bundled Services

What sets PCI apart from other contractors is their ability to supply quality interior services across multiple trades.

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