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Being a safety leader in our industry is a top priority for us here at Thomas Industrial Coatings, and we know that being leader requires embracing the latest industrial safety technologies, before our competitors do.  A survey on behalf of the Engineering News-Record found that 94 percent of general contractors intend to be using tablet […]

Ultra high-pressure water jetting, or UHP water jetting, is simply the practice of using highly pressurized water to remove a coating or contaminant from a substrate. Sometimes this is achieved by blasting glass, grit or another abrasive material at high pressures onto a surface. But for a few reasons, in some circumstances, there’s no smarter […]

Projects involving the painting and coating of storage tanks yield some unique challenges. The sizes of tanks vary widely, and so do their elevations. Most tank projects involve the need for fall protection. Virtually all of them involve confined space and all the risks associated with operating within them. These are a few of the […]

A common misconception we encounter in the coatings industry is people thinking that we’re in the business of applying a fresh coat of paint on things just to make them a little easier on the eyes. Don’t get us wrong, that is certainly a part of what we’re trying to do. It was a big […]

We’re excited to announce that the St. Louis Construction News and Review has recognized two of our projects as first-place Finishing Touch Award recipients, and one as a second-place finisher.  In association with The Painting & Decoration Foundation and the Wall & Ceiling Advancement Fund, nine projects were honored based on six categories. They include […]

Often, a new year causes us to look back at some of our fondest memories of years passed. It’s no different here at Thomas Industrial Coatings. Bridge painting has played a key role in our company since we were incorporated in 1991. In fact, many of the milestones in Thomas Industrial Coating’s proud history can […]