Painting a tower is a challenge because of the height of the tower and the material that many towers are made from. The work must be done correctly so it will last as long as possible between paint jobs and hiring a crew that knows how to do the job is essential if you want your tower to look good and the paint to last. 

Paint and Rust Removal

Preparing the tower for painting is as important as applying the paint to the tower. The old paint, any rust on the tower, and corrosion need removing before any paint can go onto the tower.

One of the most common ways to do that is to sandblast the tower to remove the old material and the rust. It is critical that the painting contractor contain the debris coming off the tower, especially if the old paint was lead-based paint.

Many old towers still have lead paint on them. Still, most tower painting companies recommend removing the paint entirely as it does not have the durability of modern paints and will continue to peel and chip off, even under the new paint.

The lead paint also presents a health risk that should be dealt with so there is no continuing danger in the future.

Painting the Tower

Once all the old material is gone, the painting crew can start to paint your tower. The tower location and the environment that the tower is in can have an effect on the method of painting, but most tower painting services spray high-quality paint on the tower in sections. Some times spraying is not possible, but in those situations, mop glove painting could be an option. 

Painting the tower by hand takes longer, but the tower painting service will still apply the same paint to your tower so they can achieve the same high-quality finish and a durable paint job for you. If there are restrictions that may eliminate the possibility of spraying the tower, let the tower painting service know so they can research the restrictions and determine if there is a way to spray the tower or not.

Special Paint and Situations

Towers that are on rooftops may have particular requirements to ensure no paint ends up the building. There are also towers like water towers that may need to have a particular type of paint applied to them. Working with a professional tower painting service is the best way to address your concerns and ensure a professional paint job on your tower.

To learn more, contact a tower painting service today.