Case Studies | Columbia Industrial Coatings
Case Studies

Real Projects. Real Results.
Zero Safety Incidents.

From water tanks to hospital floors, see how Columbia Industrial Coatings delivers certified, compliant, on-time coating solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

50+
Years Combined Experience
0
Safety Incidents
100%
Compliance Rate
5.0
Client Rating
NACE Level III Certified
OSHA 30 Supervisors
ISN & Veriforce Verified
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
AGC Safety Team

Proven Performance. Documented Proof.

Every project tells a story of precision, partnership, and performance. Here's the proof.

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Case Study — Commercial

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Full exterior commercial repaint • 2025

Challenge

Repainting an active manufacturing facility while minimizing operational disruption.

Solution

Phased scheduling, lift-certified operation, and low-VOC industrial coatings to maintain air quality.

Result

Completed two weeks ahead of schedule with zero safety incidents.

"Their professionalism and communication made this complex project feel effortless." — Facilities Manager, SE Labs
5.0/5.0 • Zero Incidents • 2 Weeks Early
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Case Study — Municipal

City of Bayview Potable Water Tank

Exterior recoating of a municipal water tank • 2025

Challenge

Confined-space access and strict EPA compliance requirements for potable water infrastructure.

Solution

Surface preparation with dust-controlled blasting and certified potable-water-safe coatings.

Result

Passed all EPA and state inspections with no contamination or downtime.

"Columbia Industrial Coatings delivered a flawless finish under difficult conditions—and met every compliance check." — City Inspector
5.0/5.0 • Full EPA Compliance • Zero Downtime
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Case Study — Healthcare

Prosser Memorial Hospital

Epoxy bathroom floor and cove installation • 2025

Challenge

Work performed inside an active healthcare environment requiring zero downtime and infection control.

Solution

Fast-cure, low-odor epoxy system applied in off-hour shifts with full infection-control barriers.

Result

Seamless, hygienic, chemical-resistant surface delivered without disrupting hospital operations.

"They worked around our schedule perfectly. Our patients and staff never even noticed the construction." — Facilities Director, Prosser Memorial
Zero Disruption • Infection-Control Compliant
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Case Study — Municipal

City of Tieton Water Tank Interior

Complete interior lining & confined-space operations • 2025

Challenge

Full interior coating of a potable water tank requiring confined-space entry and NACE-inspected application.

Solution

Certified confined-space protocols with full NACE-inspected coating application meeting potable-water standards.

Result

Complete interior lining delivered to specification, passing all regulatory inspections on first attempt.

NACE Inspected • Potable-Water Certified

Industries We Protect

Manufacturing
Water & Municipal
Healthcare
Food Processing
Construction
Energy & Power

What Our Partners Say

Don't take our word for it. Hear from the project managers, facility directors, and contractors who trust CIC.

"CIC provides timely responses on requests and swift execution on tasks all while maintaining quality workmanship. Communications throughout the project process are clear, deliveries and pickups of coated items are smooth and trouble free."

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Marcus Therson Construction Manager, Intermech Inc.

"Quality of work was great. Your team is very professional. The bidding/quote process was very easy, and you were clear with the options we had. Your communication is top notch. We would definitely contract your company for future work."

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Spenser Mearns Senior Project Manager, Apollo Mechanical

"The CIC team did us an exceptional job start to finish. The preparation, masking, painting and cleanup were the best we have had done at our facility. Your team comes highly recommended."

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Tim Key Maintenance & Projects Manager, Hermiston Generating Plant

Ready to Get Coated Right?

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