Tough cover: what to ask your industrial coating provider

Industrial coating is easily the best way to protect your assets. If you work with concrete, industrial equipment, manufacturing or metal technology that requires extensive protection, then you can trust industrial coating to stand up strong against any corrosive elements!

But how to know which product is right for your application? And how can you trust that the team is creating a world class coating that is sure to bear the force of Australia’s weather and any other elements putting your equipment to the test?

Be sure to ask these imperative questions and you will get your answers:

1. What kind of coatings do you provide?

First thing’s first: you want to choose a company who is renowned for producing their very own, high grade epoxy enamel spray paint as well as a range of top quality primers and aerosols as well as a range that extends to products like high quality industrial floor coatings.

Why? Because a first class coating producer will have the range and skills to not only produce a first class coating, but also an extended product range that can be applied to myriad needs. There are so many applications for top quality industrial coating and your producer should have the grasp to provide for all of your applications.

1. What products are right for our application?

Naturally, there are different products that are more suitable for different applications, and yours may require something a more specific coating to ensure it will stand up to the test. The company should be making coatings that can be applied to a range of materials, including the above mentioned concrete, industrial technology, manufacturing and metal machinery.

If your prospective coating provider has any idea of what they are doing, they will easily be able to answer your questions regarding what type of coating you need for your application. An experienced team with a group who knows and loves what they do will be there to provide ongoing assistance regarding their range and product, ensuring that you have the knowledge of what is right for your industrial application.

1. How long have you been in the industry?

You want to know that you are choosing a team with the skills and experience to assist you with all your industrial coating needs. This means talking to a team who has been in the industry long enough to know the difference between applications and provide sage advice as a result.

So, one of the best things to do is to inquire about how long they have been in the industry. If they have been in the industry for many years, it is highly likely that they have been developing and improving their product to create something truly sturdy and that can stand up to any corrosive elements trying to wear your products down.

1. Do you provide technical support?

Obviously, ensuring your applications are protected isn’t your industry – your industry is pertaining to what you are protecting with the coating! Therefore, if you require ongoing technical assistance then you should be able to receive it wherever possible!

The team should provide advice when it comes to colours, durability, the products needed, the quality of coating required and more, as this will ensure you have a team who cares about your application and getting the very best out of their product – a telltale sign that they love what they do!