Large Storage Tank Painting

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Storage Tank Painting in NE Wisconsin

Garrow Oil & Propane in Appleton, WI has been a fuel supplier in Wisconsin for more than 50 years. Their property had 27 vertical and horizontal storage tanks in need of exterior surface maintenance. This was a big project that involved power washing the tanks with Tri-Sodium Phosphate to remove dirt and mildew, grinding and sanding the surface to remove rust, collecting and properly disposing of debris, and the application of 2 coats of ProIndustrial Alkyd Enamel Urethane/Semi-Gloss (Extra White) paint. In addition to the tanks them selves, the fuel lines were given similar treatment but in a safety red colored finish.

Before Pictures

Before the project began we surveyed the tanks, took some pictures, and prepared an estimate. Here you can see a few pictures of the state of the fuel tank exteriors.

Rust on Propane Tank

Rust on Propane Tank

The exterior of the propane tanks had spots where the paint was showing its age, and rust was beginning to form.

Peeling Paint on Fuel LInes

Peeling Paint on Fuel LInes

Similar degradation was observed on fuel lines running off the tanks.

After Pictures

After the project was completed we took photos of the restored tanks and fuel lines. The tanks look brand new again and have layers of protection against the elements and rust formation.

Horizontal Propane Tank Painting

Horizontal Propane Tank Painting

This horizontal tank now looks brand serves as a billboard for the company.

Horizontal Tank - Curved Surfaces

Horizontal Tank - Curved Surfaces

View from the end of a horizontal storage tank after the painting project was completed.

Fuel Line Painting & Maintenance

Fuel Line Painting & Maintenance

The saftey red color provides great visibility to the lines running in and out of the tanks. All rust has been removed and the life of the lines has been extended.

Large vertical tanks

Large vertical tanks

These 6 large vertical storage tanks were also painted and brought to like-new condition on the exterior.

Large Storage Tank Painting

Large Storage Tank Painting

Another view of the 6 large vertical tanks we completed exterior painting on.