Business Details
47 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Industrial & Commercial Painting Services in Midland, MI
At Lake Painting, we have dedicated ourselves to excellence in industrial and commercial painting since 1979. Our team combines over 60 years of collective experience to deliver precision services in abrasive blasting, structural steel preparation, tank linings, and floor coatings. We operate a 24/7 fully lit abrasive blasting facility using advanced media like steel grit and aluminum oxide, adhering to strict SSPC standards. Our capabilities extend to building restoration and maintenance, applying coatings for carbon steel, stainless steel, and concrete structures across Michigan and surrounding regions. With specialized equipment including robotic blast units and automated pipe cleaners, we ensure durability and compliance with safety regulations.Our commitment to quality is reinforced through certifications like the ABC Safety Training Award and a focus on environmental responsibility by avoiding sand-based abrasives. We serve major industrial clients including Dow Chemical and BASF Corporation, prioritizing timely execution and technical expertise. Our continuous investment in modern technology, including shot blasters and planetary diamond shavers, allows tailored solutions for complex projects. Transparency in operations and client education on maintenance practices further distinguish our approach to preserving structural integrity and aesthetics.
Services
Abrasive Blasting
Structural Steel
Tank Linings
Floor Coatings
Building Restoration
Water Proofing
Industrial Painting
Pipe Cleaning
Mechanical Equipment
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined experience in industrial painting solutions
- Our team holds the ABC Safety Training Evaluation Process award
- We operate a 24/7 abrasive blasting facility with advanced equipment
- Our services integrate building restoration and maintenance capabilities
- We use environmentally responsible abrasive materials like steel grit
Services
Abrasive Blasting
Our 24/7 abrasive blasting facility utilizes steel grit, aluminum oxide, and soda media to clean carbon steel, stainless steel, and concrete surfaces. Compliant with SSPC SP-5 standards, the process employs automated internal blast cleaners for piping 1.5-60 inches in diameter, including robotic units for hard-to-reach areas. Safety-certified technicians ensure environmental compliance by avoiding silica sand in operations.
Structural Steel
Structural steel preparation combines field abrasive blasting with controlled environment coating in our 24x60ft facility. The process includes aerial equipment operation for heights up to 60 feet, ensuring proper surface profile before applying protective coatings. We maintain dimensional accuracy for steel components requiring precise installation tolerances.
Floor Coatings
Floor preparation uses shot blasters and planetary diamond shavers to achieve 80-grit surface profiles. After defect repair and vacuum cleaning, we apply industrial-grade coatings from manufacturers like Sherwin Williams and Rust Oleum. The process extends flooring lifespan by preventing chemical damage and wear from heavy equipment traffic.
Tank Linings
Tank lining services include internal and external coating applications for bulk storage containers. We use ChemProof polymers and Tnemec coatings to create chemical-resistant barriers meeting industrial standards. The process combines manual and robotic application methods for uniform coverage on cylindrical and rectangular tank geometries.
Building Restoration
Our building restoration integrates pressure washing and abrasive blasting with protective coating systems. The service preserves structural integrity while improving aesthetics for facilities, process piping, and tanks. We maintain continuous operations at major manufacturing sites across Michigan through scheduled maintenance programs.
People
Tom Behmlander
President
Leading Lake Painting since 1979, Tom directs operations with decades of industrial painting expertise. He oversees safety protocols and ensures quality standards across all projects.
Joe Hanson
Vice President
As Vice President, Joe manages daily operations and client relations. With extensive field experience, he ensures timely execution of complex industrial projects.
Brian Oliver
Estimator
Brian provides accurate project cost assessments and technical specifications. His expertise ensures precise budget planning for large-scale coating projects.
Roger White
Project Manager
Managing critical project phases, Roger coordinates teams and timelines. His oversight ensures compliance with safety standards and contractual deadlines.
Cody Barinowski
Controller
Cody manages financial operations, maintaining fiscal responsibility and ensuring transparent client billing processes for all services rendered.
Questions
What industrial painting services do you offer?
We provide abrasive blasting, structural steel coatings, tank linings, floor coatings, and building restoration services across Michigan and surrounding regions.
Are your services available 24/7?
Yes, our abrasive blasting facility operates 24/7 with automated systems for emergency projects and urgent maintenance needs.
How experienced is your team?
Lake Painting has served industrial clients since 1979, with technicians certified in safety protocols and specialized coating applications.
Do you handle emergency maintenance?
Our 24/7 operations capability allows immediate response to urgent coating and structural integrity issues across all service areas.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain the ABC Safety Training Evaluation Process award and train crews in aerial equipment operation and hazardous material handling.