5 Signs You Should Paint Your Industrial Warehouse

Industrial and warehouse facilities are prone to abuse from daily wear and tear that goes along with warehouse spaces. Coatings applied by an industrial painting contractor will last longer than conventional paints. Just like regular buildings, warehouses need regular maintenance. Here are 5 signs you should paint your industrial warehouse.

Your industrial facility usage and the environment will all affect the lifespan of your paint. High temperatures, humidity, pollutants, and chemicals used in the facility can impact the paint on the walls. Over time, these items will eat away at the coating and you’ll need a new paint job.

Colors Are Off

Before your paint fully fails, there is a slower sign that you should be looking into a repaint job. Paint naturally loses its color while it’s on the walls. The pigments can be further leached by UV rays, chemicals, and time.

Visible Deterioration

As with paint on any wall, you will see visible signs of failure. Look along the walls for cracking, peeling, bubbling, or other imperfections. These are all signs that the paint is in need of help. These issues allow moisture to get into the substrate of the walls, under the paint and cause bigger issues. By allowing this to fester, you are looking at potentially bigger repairs.

Floors

Most warehouses also utilize floor coatings to further protect the warehouse. These are generally used in conjunction with relevant line striping to:

Improve aesthetic.
Protect substrates from chemical, mechanical, and environmental problems.
Promote a safe work environment with floor markings.
Organize and label areas of the warehouse permanently.

Surface wear on painted floors is going to occur. When you notice efflorescence, cracking, and concrete spalling, you should look into a new coating.

Exterior

Exterior surfaces can fail just as easily if not more than interiors. The same signals are signs that you should consult a painting professional. Outside, flaking, fading, peeling, cracking and efflorescence are signs your building is needing paint. For the most part, these issues, when addressed swiftly, will stop any further damage. They are cosmetic issues that can turn into bigger problems if not addressed.

Water

Water will always be the enemy of a substrate. Paint is the first line of defense in keeping moisture out of your walls and floor. When the water sits against the building, puddles on the floor or gets into walls, you could be dealing with fungi, mold, or algae. Water is particularly damaging and causes undesirable results. The only way to address these problems is to repair the intrusion and follow it up with paint.

Rust

One particular issue warehouses deal with both inside or outside is rust. When water interacts with metal, which is commonly used in warehouses, you could end up with rust. Metal siding, railings, shelving, and stairs are all prone to rust when water enters the equation. Bring in a reputable contractor to correct the problems before painting. This will stop the rust and avoid future corrosion.

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