Structural Steel Painting

Nationwide Structural Steel & Industrial Coatings

Corrosion is the enemy of industrial assets. RSP Painting specializes in the protection and restoration of structural steel for warehouses, manufacturing plants, bridges, and exterior infrastructure across the USA.

The Science of Corrosion Control

We don’t just paint; we stop rust.

  • Surface Prep (SSPC Standards): The most critical step is preparation. We are equipped for abrasive blasting (sandblasting) and power tool cleaning to achieve SSPC-SP6 or SP10 standards, ensuring a clean profile for the paint to grip.

  • Zinc-Rich Primers: We utilize organic and inorganic zinc primers that provide “cathodic protection,” sacrificing themselves to save the steel beneath.

  • High-Performance Topcoats: We apply Epoxies, Urethanes, and Fluoropolymers (like Tnemec) that resist UV degradation, chemical splashes, and abrasion.

High-Access Capabilities

Structural steel is rarely easy to reach.

  • Bar Joist Ceilings: We are experts in spraying high-deck warehouse ceilings (bar joists and decking), often using “Dryfall” paints that turn to dust before hitting the floor, protecting your inventory below.

  • Exterior Infrastructure: From pipe racks to crane rails, our certified high-angle crews use boom lifts and rigging to access difficult areas safely.

Nationwide Service Strategy

We serve the industrial heartland. Whether you have a steel fabrication plant in Pennsylvania, a distribution center in Texas, or an aerospace facility in California, RSP provides consistent industrial coating services with NACE-level quality control.

FAQ: Structural Steel Painting

Q: What is “Dryfall” paint? A: Dryfall is a specialized coating for overhead ceilings. The overspray dries into a powder within 10 feet of falling, so it can be swept up easily. This allows us to paint ceilings without tarping the entire floor. Q: Can you paint over galvanized steel? A: Yes, but it requires a specific “tie-coat” primer. Painting directly over galvanizing usually fails. We have the expertise to specify the correct system.