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Protective Coatings

Structural Steel Corrosion Coating

Exposed structural steel armored with high-build polyurea to stop corrosion in a harsh outdoor environment.

The Challenge

Structural steel exposed to weather and de-icing chemicals was corroding, threatening the service life of the structure.
Severe surface rust and chemical corrosion on exterior structural steel beams prior to protective coating

Our Solution

We abrasive-blasted the steel to a clean profile, applied a zinc-rich primer, then a high-build polyurea coating with a UV-stable aliphatic topcoat for long-term corrosion protection.
Technician abrasive blasting exterior steel beams to near-white metal profile for polyurea primer adhesion

Project Timeline

01

Site Assessment

Inspection, measurements and moisture/adhesion testing to define scope.

02

Surface Preparation

Cleaning, grinding or blasting plus detailing of
cracks, seams and penetrations.

03

Coating Application

Spray-applied system installed to spec thickness by certified applicators.

04

Inspection & Handover

Quality checks, final walkthrough and warranty documentation.

Results

Certified coating crew applying high-build polyurea and zinc-rich primer to structural steel in Saint Cloud MN

Corrosion arrested and encapsulated

High-build seamless protective membrane

UV-stable color-retentive topcoat

Extended structural service life

Project at a Glance

Location

Saint Cloud, MN

Completed

2024

Category

Protective Coatings

Material

Polyurea + aliphatic topcoat

Scope of Work

Expansive view of completed outdoor structural steel facility protected with ArmorThane polyurea in Saint Cloud MN

Before & After

Why This System Was Chosen

Seamless protection

No seams or joints for water
or chemicals to get through.

Fast return to service

Rapid cure times keep downtime to a minimum.

Long-term value

Durable, warrantied finish that
outlasts traditional options.

The crew was professional, on schedule and left the site spotless. The finished
roof coatings work exceeded our expectations.

— Client, Twin Cities, MN

Why This System Was Chosen

Project Specs

Material

Polyurea + aliphatic topcoat

Primer

Zinc-rich

Prep

Abrasive blast

Thickness

80 mils

Let’s scope it out and get you a quote.

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