Business Details
36 Years
experience
High-Performance Polymer Coating Solutions
Founded in 1990, Prime Coat has established itself as a leader in high-performance polymer coating solutions. Our single-source methodology ensures clients receive both manufacturing expertise and installation excellence, eliminating the common pitfalls of multi-vendor projects. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in creating durable, decorative, and defensive coating systems tailored to demanding environments across healthcare, corrections, food & beverage, and industrial sectors.Our team of industry veterans holds multiple patents and maintains active memberships in leading organizations like NACE, ICRI, and SSPC, underscoring our technical authority. As a federally contracted provider under Schedule 56, we combine rigorous quality control with personalized service, delivering turnkey solutions backed by comprehensive warranties and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Services
Prime Guard
Prime Cast
Prime Armor
Prime Flex
Seamless Systems
Antimicrobial Coatings
Industrial Floor Systems
Wall Protection Coatings
Chemical-Resistant Solutions
Decorative Epoxy Floors
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized expertise in polymer coating systems
- Single-source provider for manufacturing and installation
- Patented processes for antimicrobial and chemical-resistant coatings
- Nationwide service with federal contracting capabilities
- 10-year performance warranties on select systems
What people say
Fantastic job from start to finish
Delivered exactly what they promised
Excellent customer service
10-year performance warranty
Normalized correctional environments
Services
Prime Guard
Our Prime Guard line offers high-performance wall and floor coatings engineered for environments requiring chemical resistance and durability. These thin-film systems (under 60 mils) combine epoxy and urethane technologies to create seamless barriers against moisture, stains, and microbial growth. Ideal for healthcare facilities and food processing plants, the systems incorporate safety colors and slip-resistant options while maintaining aesthetic appeal through decorative metallic finishes and quartz aggregates.
Prime Cast
This mid-build system (60-200 mils) integrates broadcast aggregates for enhanced texture and visual appeal. Featuring colored quartz, flake blends, and polyaspartic topcoats, Prime Cast transforms industrial spaces while maintaining functional performance. The system resists thermal shock in food processing environments and provides non-porous surfaces that meet USDA and FDA sanitation requirements for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
Prime Armor
Trowel-applied systems exceeding 250 mils thickness deliver extreme durability in high-impact areas. Our epoxy mortar formulations withstand heavy equipment traffic in manufacturing facilities while maintaining chemical resistance. The seamless application creates watertight barriers in wastewater treatment plants and containment areas, with formulations meeting USDA 3A sanitation standards for food processing environments.
Seamless Systems
Patented 360-degree coating systems create continuous protection from floor to ceiling in critical environments. Designed for showers, labs, and cleanrooms, these systems eliminate joints and seams where contaminants could accumulate. The monolithic construction meets ASTM C920 standards for elastomeric sealants while providing slip-resistant surfaces that comply with ADA accessibility requirements.
Micro-Guard
Our Micro-Guard technology incorporates EPA-registered antimicrobial agents into polymer matrices to inhibit microbial growth. These coatings maintain effectiveness through the product lifecycle, reducing bioburden in healthcare facilities and food service areas. The system complies with NSF/ANSI 161-2020 standards for microbial resistance while maintaining mechanical properties through repeated sanitization cycles.
People
Christopher J. O'Brien
CEO
Founder of Prime Coat with 34 years in coating innovation, holding multiple patents and serving on industry boards. Developed proprietary systems now used in major institutional projects nationwide.
Michael J. Ballou
President
28-year coating industry veteran with OSHA instructor credentials. Instrumental in developing seamless systems technology and nationwide installation protocols that define Prime Coat's quality standards.
John Even
Vice-President
24-year Prime Coat leader managing nationwide installations. Oversaw $112M in projects while developing field training programs that maintain consistent quality across all service regions.
Questions
What industries do Prime Coat systems serve?
We provide coating solutions for healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, food & beverage operations, industrial plants, and commercial spaces.
Are Prime Coat systems antimicrobial?
Yes, our proprietary formulations include antimicrobial properties to resist bacterial growth and maintain hygienic environments.
Do you offer nationwide installation?
Yes, we operate as a national single-source provider with experienced teams across the United States.
What warranty options exist?
We offer comprehensive warranties up to 10 years on qualifying systems, reflecting our confidence in product performance.
Can coatings be applied during facility operation?
Our low-VOC systems allow installation in occupied spaces with minimal disruption to normal operations.
Are your coatings OSHA-compliant?
All systems meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, with specialized solutions for confined space applications.
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