Silo / Tank / Bin painting and restoration services.
Protect storage tanks, silos, and bins from the elements and operate without disruption with proper maintenance and coating services from Painters USA.
Protect storage tanks, silos, and bins from the elements and operate without disruption with proper maintenance and coating services from Painters USA.
Concrete and metal storage tanks, silos and bins are mission-critical in industries like agriculture, refining, and chemicals. That’s why companies choose Painters USA to protect and restore them for optimal performance, safety, and appearance. Without proper maintenance, tanks and silos rust and corrode, leaving stored product vulnerable to contamination and spoilage.
We have decades of experience, our AMPP Coatings Inspectors have extensive coating knowledge, and our crews operate with a safety-first mentality, trained in confined space (CSE), aerial work, and fall protection. Plus we’re a certified WBENC business for your supplier diversity goals.
Common issues we address
Storage tanks and silos must be ready-to-go to meet requirements like the annual harvest or seasonal fuel demand. Large crews accustomed to working in full and partial shutdowns will get you back to service fast.
Rust and other forms of corrosion are a key concern in tank and silo maintenance, as these structures are generally outside, with continuous exposure to operational wear and tear and inclement weather.
Contamination of stored materials is quite costly and damaging to business reputations. Well-maintained silos and tanks protect the lifeblood of your business and strengthen your link in the supply chain.
As vital assets in many industries like agriculture and energy, tanks and silos require regular maintenance to keep them protected and structurally sound for as long as possible, to avoid costly repair or replacement.
Workplace safety must always be top of mind, especially in high-risk industries that rely on tank and silo storage of potentially hazardous and flammable materials like fuel and chemicals.
We will ensure you are inspection-ready and compliant with OSHA, USDA, FDA, NSF, third party audits and any other applicable regulations and requirements.
Satisfied tank and silo customers
Satisfied tank and silo customers
Satisfied tank and silo customers
Satisfied tank and silo customers
Regular tank and silo maintenance to prevent costly repair or replacement.
Painters USA provides industrial cleaning and coating services for tanks, conveyors, sorters, huskers and other structures as part of a master agreement with the Crop Science division of this global enterprise. Added value is delivered through our assessment of maintenance priorities based on an A-B-C ranking schedule.
Project Highlights
Proper surface preparation using industrial methods like blasting or high-pressure washing ensures durable, long-lasting results by removing sludge and residue of any kind prior to new coatings. Safe, time-efficient methods guarantee fast return to service.
As exterior structures subject to operational wear and tear, UV exposure and harsh weather, Painters USA keeps Bayer’s tanks and silos in top condition using reliable industrial coatings from Sherwin Williams in a three layer process that includes rust encapsulation.
Tank and silo maintenance projects in the ag industry have a hard stop due to harvest schedules. Painters USA reliably meets all deadlines set by the company with project management expertise and 6-8 person crews working safely and efficiently together.
Tank, silo, and bin projects often involve working on 125-foot high towers or on units that are packed tightly together or near other buildings. Painters USA crews are accustomed to overcoming obstacles to work safely in confined spaces or areas without easy access.
Industrial tank services and remote location support for some 15 years
Growmark’s locations throughout rural Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and other states could be described as being in the “middle of nowhere.” Painters USA has been willing and able to serve these facilities, including restoration of aging structures and safeguarding the fuel and fertilizer contained in the company’s tanks.
Project Highlights
Rusting is a corrosive process that weakens exterior metal tanks, silos, and pipe racks. Our rust control experience goes a long way in helping Growmark contain this process to sustain operations and meet inspection and audit requirements.
With only certain exceptions, tank maintenance is performed during regular operations. Painters USA coordinates and manages our crews and shifts to accommodate the client’s scheduling requirements.
Along with rust prevention coatings and industrial painting in mostly white, we also do customized painting at the client’s facilities, including their logo and color-coding pipes to conform with OSHA and company standards.
As the company is in the fuel and fertilizer business, fire and explosion risks are high. We use non-spark tools and cleaning methods and our crews are well-trained and certified for a wide range of industrial safety topics.
Keeping dryer bins fully operational over 23 locations and counting
Starting in 2017 with one location in central Indiana, Painters USA now supports Corteva across multiple states with maintenance services for the company’s concrete seed corn dryers. They run only about 6 weeks per year, but these agricultural dryers perform a mission-critical function. Painters USA inspects and coats the roof, walls, ceiling, and conveyors to ensure they remain in top working order.
Project Highlights
Agricultural dryers must be ready for the fall harvest, which means all maintenance work is done during off-season downtime. Painters USA ensures crew readiness and availability to meet these scheduling requirements.
At about 12,000 square feet, corn seed dryers are massive concrete structures with high exposure to the elements—roofs are especially vulnerable to water penetration. With our extensive industrial coating and concrete expertise, the client is better able to manage maintenance priorities.
Since the company works with other contractors that specialize in dryer fans and roofs, Painters USA adds expertise and coordinates project workflow for optimal results. Painters USA’s assessment involves all coatings and caulking for the roof, walls, ceiling, and conveyors.
Painters USA’s first bid was competitive, and since then, we have delivered added value including an annual assessment of dryer conditions, our ability to service multi-state locations, and supplier diversity as a WBENC-certified contractor.
Examples of our work
Confined space training for tight spots
What do tanks, silos, vaults, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines have in common? They’re all confined spaces with limited or restricted egress that creates hazards and complicates emergency responses. Painters USA follows OSHA guidelines for working in these settings by training and certifying our crews and foremen to work in confined spaces. Our clients appreciate this extra level of safety awareness and preparedness.
Water tanks and towers
Extend the service life of your water storage tanks through specialized primers, intermediates, and topcoats, expertly applied by Painters USA. Coatings from manufacturers like Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine can be tailored to create the ideal coating system for any conditions, with minimal downtime and extended maintenance intervals.
Questions you should be asking
Choosing tanks made of materials that don’t rust, like fiberglass, may be the best way, but that’s not always feasible. Most tanks are made of steel, and steel is inherently susceptible, so regular inspection for early detection of problem areas, especially around bolts and fasteners, and timely maintenance to correct them is your best defense. Other recommendations:
- Industrial paints and coatings are an effective way to prevent rust, as they offer barrier protection, which shields the metal substrate from contact with air and moisture to inhibit oxidation.
- Cathodic protection is a corrosion protection technique which involves electrically connecting the tank’s metal components to another easily corroded metal to create an electrochemical reaction. Cathodic protection is mostly used in underground storage tanks.
Five tips for protecting tanks and silos from rust and corrosion
Rust encapsulation is a process used to remedy signs of rust and inhibit future rust development. The first step is removal of loose rust, best done with high-pressure water, and then applying an encapsulating product on the clean, dry surface. This primer covers all remaining rust while blocking corrosive agents and penetrates the rest to provide an additional layer of protection.
Whether you have flat or domed roofs on your bulk material storage and processing tanks, it’s important to give them extra attention. Tank and silo roofs bear the brunt of sun exposure, rain, wind, and operational wear and tear, plus aging and foundation settling can create roof issues. You don’t want “out of sight, out of mind” on large tanks or those that tower high above the ground. Flat roofs are subject to ponding water, which can lead to leaks and water penetration that could damage stored materials. Regular inspection to catch and correct problems early is recommended. As for coatings, those with elastomeric properties are a good fit. They are many times thicker than paint and offer waterproofing and UV protection, as they bend without breaking as the tank or silo flexes.
Does your silo need a new roof coating?
Some tanks and silos hold liquids or gases that cannot get too hot or too cold, and in those instances, tank lining coatings can be an excellent alternative to expensive spray foam insulation, plus they are low VOC and environmentally friendly. Another process we can utilize is standing seam insulation, what has an advantage over membrane insulating systems, which are prone to punctures. Tank linings also help to reduce energy costs related to the cooling or heating of chemicals, oil, gas, ammonia, food products, and other temperature-sensitive materials.
Tank insulation coatings
You should consider the following traits to evaluate and select a tank and silo maintenance provider for reliable, quality service:
- First and foremost, demonstrated experience based on the material (concrete, steel, etc.) and construction style of your industrial tanks and silos.
- Equally important is the contractor’s safety record, as tank and silo work can be hazardous, especially if the stored material is flammable or combustible. OSHA’s Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and the insurance industry’s Experience Modification Rating (EMR) are metrics that quantify a company’s safety performance.
- Along with experience working on the types of tanks and silos you have, look for relevant experience within your industry, as the compliance and operational requirements for each sector are different.
- Warranties and guarantees are a good performance indicator, as qualified cleaning and painting contractors will use them to back up their work and the products they use.
Other helpful resources
Coating work is a fraction of the annual tasks a tank team tackles. But giving coating work careful consideration reaps outsized returns.
Silo / Tank / Bin painting and restoration.
Protect storage tanks, silos, and bins from the elements and safeguard normal operations with proper maintenance and coating services.
We’re dedicated to meeting your return-to-service deadlines, without sacrificing safety or performance.
Protect storage tanks, silos, and bins from the elements and safeguard normal operations with proper maintenance and coating services.
We’re dedicated to meeting your return-to-service deadlines, without sacrificing safety or performance.
