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Industrial Fireproofing
Skyrocketing insurance costs have forced many plants to examine methods of reducing their fire risks for more favorable insurance rates, and TMI Coatings has been able to help with fireproofing critical structural steel for many plants. Insurance carriers have approved of a cementitious fireproofing material which is sprayed or troweled onto wire mesh over clean, painted steel surfaces. Most common uses of applying this high-density coating to structures outdoors include vessel skirts and supports, tank I-beam legs, and any critical structural steel. The majority of applications are in refineries, petrochemical plants, or wherever a fire risk is a potential. The final result is a hard, firmly bonded fireproofing system, giving protection up to four hours (depending on thickness) in a real fire situation. This versatile fireproofing material is durable, weatherproof, washable and lightweight. TMI Coatings has had extensive experience with this specialized coating material. Customers report reduced insurance rates after application to their critical areas. TMI Coatings' Chemical and Abrasion Resistant Flooring Systems  If your company participates in the 5S program to maintain a neat, safe and orderly plant, we can install floor coating and logos for aisles and identify busy intersections. TMI Coatings installs a wide variety of flooring systems ranging from thin-film (3-5 mils) for dust control of concrete up to 1/4" thick floor toppings for heavy industrial use. Some of the benefits you receive include decreased spalling of concrete and reduced maintenance cost because it is easier to clean the floor and increased morale of employees when working in an aesthetically pleasing area. One of TMI's customers called recently to have the floors coated in the manufacturing area and Machine Shop because he wanted to "create nicer environment for the employees working in those areas". When the TMI salesperson called to follow up after the job was completed, he said, "Now we will sweep and mop to keep it looking nice!". Coatings can be applied so that the finished surface is smooth or aggregate can be added to provide slip resistance required for safety. Our sales associates will work with you to determine the best suitable and cost effective flooring system for your needs. Contact us today.
Restore Old Buildings To Their Original Grandeur
To protect and maintain their investment, many owners are electing to invest in building restoration. Owners are pleased to find their turn-of-the-century buildings can be restored to look like when they were first built, utilizing tuckpointing. Skilled workmen can replace missing, eroded or damaged mortar by tuckpointing with new mortar while maintaining the architectural integrity. The first step is a careful and professional analysis of the scope of the building restoration project.
Next, all brick areas are power-washed to reveal the full extent of the restoration needed.
Deteriorated or missing brick is replaced with matching brick and cracks are routed out and filled.
The building is then tuckpointed to replace missing mortar.
Finally, the finished surface can be coated with an elastomeric, weather resistant coating, which comes with a 5-year labor and material warranty. An elastomeric waterproof coating provides long term protection against wind-driven rain. This coating covers more thoroughly than paint.
TMI Coatings has the skilled staff, state-of-the-art coatings and the desire to be your partner in this project.
Industrial Coatings
TMI has protective coatings for industrial use to protect concrete, metal and wood from a variety of liquids, chemicals and abrasion. TMI FIBERLIFE Coating
TMI FIBERLIFE (low odor) for ceilings and walls is a fiberglass-reinforced coating for protection against acids and alkalis. Ideal for use in food and beverage plants where peeling paint cannot be tolerated. Provides a seamless surface which can be easily cleaned. TMI FIBERLIFE meets USDA requirements for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants. Because FIBERLIFE is reinforced it is tough and durable and suitable for light industrial use. Protective coating can be sprayed, trowelled or hand laid up. Important Features Stain resistant
Sanitary
Easy maintenance
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TMI Elastomeric Waterproof Coating
TMI Elastomeric Waterproof Coating is a liquid applied urethane coating that cures in hours to form an elastomeric membrane with exceptional strength and flexibility. It is sprayed and/or roller applied and adheres to most substrates, forming a chemical and abrasion resistant barrier. The coating is ideally suited for splash and spill and/or short term immersion service of acids and alkalis for secondary containment. It forms a monolithic, impermeable liner required for decorative ponds and fountains, reservoirs, cooling tower basins, pits, sumps, and dikes. TMI has used this waterproof coating in mechanical rooms, boiler rooms or any environment where leaking water can occur. The leaks can travel through cracks in the floor and damage the substrate or leak through to a room below causing electrical outrage. TMI Elastomeric Waterproof coating has a proven record of performance in very demanding environments. It continues to maintain flexibility and resilience and provides exceptional protection of both steel and concrete. Important Features Forms a tough elastomeric membrane able to bridge cracks and joints
Impervious to water and most aqueous chemicals, providing a long lasting tank and pond liner
Asphalt extended urethane formula provides superior wear and weatherability
Fully adheres to and bridges between common construction materials such as concrete, steel and other metals, pavement and wood
Environmentally sound, complying with the toughest VOC regulations
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Elastomeric Waterproof Coating with Fiber Reinforcement
TMI Elastomeric Waterproof Coating is a liquid applied, acrylic elastomeric coating with fiber reinforcement. It is suitable for interior and exterior surfaces. It is durable enough to withstand years of rigorous washdown procedures without flaking and peeling. The elastomeric and resilient qualities of the product make it highly chip and crack resistant. It adheres tenaciously to properly cleaned and prepared surfaces. This protective coating provides exceptional service in a broad range of applications. Important Features For use over surfaces requiring a USDA finish for incidental food contact
Elastomeric
Mildew resistant
Washable
Synthetic fiber reinforcement to enhance physical toughness, reduce sagging, and improve mud crack resistance
Low temperature flexibility from -25° F to 200° F
Synthetic fiber reinforcement to enhance physical toughness, reduce sagging, and improve mud crack resistance
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Insulation
Tank Demolition
TMI Coatings has a proven track record in the dismantling and demolition of a wide variety of tanks. The following describes specific projects in which TMI safely and professionally dismantled and disposed of tanks following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules and regulations. TMI removed the existing foam insulation and then demolished two 75,000 gallon water storage tanks. The tanks were located on the roof of a large group of silos at Quaker Oats. State: Iowa TMI removed the existing foam insulation and demolished a one million gallon welded steel tank, 117 ft. in diameter x 42 ft. high. The tank also had red lead primer, requiring the removal of foam to be done by trained TMI workers. The existing foam insulation was transported and incinerated outstate, per environmental regulations. State: Minnesota TMI removed the existing roof of a 95 ft. diameter water reservoir and replaced the roof with a new aluminum geodesic dome. The existing roof on this tank was seriously corroded and required replacement. A 150-ton crane was used to hoist the new geodesic roof frame into place on top of the reservoir after being constructed on the ground adjacent to the tank. State: Minnesota TMI performed a demolition and removal of a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. State: Texas SANDBLASTING & PAINTING
TMI Coatings has considerable experience in cleaning and painting complex industrial structures. Our knowledgeable sales people personally meet with you to understand the scope of work required to complete your project. A proposal will be submitted listing each step of the work - including a step-by-step explanation of what is to be done, proposed materials, cost to perform the work, timeframe in which the work will be done and a warranty. As a SSPC QP 1 and SSPC QP 2 qualified contractor, TMI has met the strict requirements of the SSPC Industrial Hazard Paint Removal. This is an intense certification program, costly and requiring ongoing information submittal, annual reveiws, and site visits by SSPC (The Society of Protective Coatings). QP 1 certification is a nationally recognized program that evaluates the practices of industrial painting contractors in key areas of business. The QP 2 certification evaluates the capabilities of industrial paint contractors for their ability to safely remove and properly manage hazardous coating material in the feild. QP 2 builds on the standards and guidelines of QP 1 to further qualify the industrial contractor company in hazardous paint removal operations. TMI has the competence, experience, and ability to complete any complex project.
TMI Coatings performed protective coating work on three dust collectors, structural steel, and catwalks at Mycogen Seeds in Marshalltown, Iowa. TMI performed pressure washing to thoroughly clean all dust collectors and catwalks before applying coatings. The steel was sandblasted to clean and roughen further creating an anchor pattern for new paint adhesion. All steel was primed with a rust-inhibitive metal primer before applying a direct-to-metal paint coating material suitable for industrial environments. Linings
Linings are necessary in tanks or pits to protect metal and concrete from chemical attack. Our confined-space trained crews handle a diverse array of linings for industry. |
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