TMI Coatings Blog

TMI Coatings recently contracted with an energy company in Illinois to line a sulfuric acid containment area.  The existing concrete was mushy and severely deteriorated from years of chemical saturation.  TMI’s crew began by removing the existing coating and soft concrete.  All surfaces were neutralized, abraded and restored prior to application of the new floor [...]

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TMI Coatings was contracted to repair and coat the exterior of a 21′ diameter x 180′ tall brick stack at a facility in St. Paul, MN.  The stack had become an eyesore with pieces of brick missing and large holes in the surface.  There was a safety concern due to chunks of falling debris.   [...]

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TMI Coatings was contracted to prepare and paint five grain bins including sides, roofs, handrails and ladders for an animal feed manufacturer.  TMI primed all surfaces with a high quality epoxy primer with excellent rust inhibitive properties and then applied a top coat of a high quality acrylic coating.  This two coat system offers good [...]

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TMI Coatings completed exterior building repairs at 7-Sigma in Minneapolis several years ago and the owner was pleased with our work. After pressure washing to remove the defective mortar and flaking existing paint, we used caulk and mortar to fill joints, holes, cracks and defects in the building.  Tuckpointing was completed for all necessary joints [...]

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A Wisconsin manufacturer of heavy-duty, industrial paper products contacted TMI Coatings regarding the concrete ceiling of their wood drop chest.  Due to the chemicals used in the chest, the concrete ceiling deteriorated and was in need of repair. TMI removed the loose and delaminating existing concrete and cleaned the underside (ceiling) of the chest by [...]

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Millions of people around the world will be watching as the Republican Party convenes its 39th nominating convention in St. Paul.  Are you on the “parade route” for the protest rallies expected in early September? Click here to see a map of the march route for September 1, 2008. The routes have already been designated [...]

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Are you a business in downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul that is expecting lots of customers and patrons later this summer for the Republican Convention? Since the Twin Cities will be in the national spotlight, it’s natural to want to look our best.  Exterior building painting is one way to showcase your facility.  As the [...]

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