Business Details
Industrial Cleaning & Coating Specialists in Franklin Park, IL
Founded over four decades ago, Action Painting & Cleaning has established itself as a leader in industrial cleaning and coating solutions. Our expertise spans corrosion-resistant tank linings, machinery refinishing, and advanced surface preparation techniques like corn cob blasting. We adhere to rigorous international standards including ISO, NACE, and SSPC, ensuring precision through third-party calibrated instruments. With a dedicated team of estimators, production managers, and field specialists, we deliver on-time results for chemical processing, oil refining, and pharmaceutical industries.Our 6-year warranty reflects confidence in using only premium materials, while our 93% light reflectance coating system enhances plant safety and productivity. Operating from a 3-building facility in Franklin Park, we handle projects on-site or in-shop, maintaining transparency through documented specifications from AWWA to USDA.
Services
Tank Lining
Machinery Refinishing
Corn Cob Blasting
Steel Finishing
Increased Lighting
Silo Painting
Pump Finishing
Vehicle Refinishing
Abrasive Blasting
Corrosion Protection
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in industrial coating applications
- Our team follows ISO, SSPC, and NACE international specifications
- We use only premium-grade materials for lasting results
- Our 6-year warranty exceeds industry standards
- Third-party calibrated instruments ensure precision measurements
Associations and certifications
- ISO
- SSPC
- NACE
- NSF
- AWWA
Services
Tank Lining
Specialized corrosion-resistant tank lining applications meeting AWWA, FDA, and USDA specifications. Our process includes solvent cleaning, NACE #1 white metal blasting, and application of polyamide coal tar epoxy coatings for interior wetted surfaces. Exteriors receive multi-coat epoxy and polyurethane systems in custom colors.
Corn Cob Blasting
Non-abrasive cleaning method using organic corn cob media that won't scratch surfaces. Ideal for paint removal and coating preparation on sensitive materials like glass. Provides optimal surface 'tooth' for new coating adhesion while maintaining substrate integrity.
Steel Finishing
Comprehensive steel and non-ferrous metal coating solutions from structural beams to piping systems. Processes include white metal blasting followed by zinc primers, high-build epoxy intermediates, and catalyzed polyurethane topcoats. Available for on-site or in-shop applications with full specification documentation.
Increased Lighting
Industrial lighting optimization through precision cleaning and application of 93% light-reflective coatings. This Franklin Park-developed system doubles ambient light levels in production facilities, improving safety and operational efficiency while meeting all OSHA and industry standards.
Machinery Refinishing
Complete cleaning and refinishing of industrial machinery using advanced blasting and coating techniques. Capable of handling oversized equipment both on-site and in our 3-building facility. Services include corrosion protection, functional restoration, and aesthetic improvements to original specifications.
Questions
What industrial coating specifications do you follow?
We adhere to ISO, NACE, SSPC, AWWA, FDA, USDA, and Corps of Engineers specifications with documented compliance for all projects.
Do you offer on-site services?
Yes, our team performs all cleaning and coating work either at your facility or in our 3-building shop complex in Franklin Park.
What warranty do you provide?
We offer an industry-leading 6-year warranty covering all labor and materials used in our industrial painting and coating applications.
How do you ensure coating quality?
We use third-party calibrated instruments for thickness measurement and surface profile verification to guarantee specification compliance.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in chemical processing, oil refining, pharmaceutical, power generation, and food processing facility maintenance.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our capacity includes multi-building operations with dedicated crews for simultaneous on-site and shop-based project execution.
