Corrous Protective Coatings
Corrous Industrial Groups’ Protective Coating Division – Specialising in corrosion control, protective coatings, chemical resistant linings, fire protection, CUI and industrial painting.
High Performance Protective Coatings & Linings
Corrous Industrial Group delivers high-performance protective coatings and tank linings to protect critical industrial assets from corrosion, chemical exposure, abrasion and weathering.
We work with asset owners, terminals, manufacturers and contractors across the UK, delivering coating systems that perform — not just look good on day one.
- Steelwork coating & refurbishment
- Tank internal lining & external coating
- Concrete protection and bund lining
- Pipeline and pipework coating systems
- Shutdown / turnaround coating support
Why Protective Coatings Matter
Corrosion isn’t just cosmetic — it’s a safety risk, an environmental risk, and a financial drain.
A properly specified and correctly applied coating system can:
Extend asset life by years
Reduce ongoing maintenance costs
Prevent unplanned shutdowns
Improve inspection outcomes
Reduce corrosion under insulation (CUI) risk (where applicable)
Protect against chemicals, abrasion and UV exposure
The key to ensuring your budget is spent effectively and there are no premature coating failures is almost always one of three things:
- The correct system for the environment
- Surface preparation to specification
- Strong application control
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Coating Systems We Commonly Apply
We apply coating systems aligned with exposure category and service condition.
We can work to your spec — or help develop a cost-effective scheme aligned to your operational environment and expected service life.
- Epoxy coatings (high build / immersion grade)
- Polyurethane topcoats (UV resistant)
- Zinc-rich primers
- Glass flake systems
- Chemical resistant linings (subject to compatibility)
- High temperature coatings (where specified)
Case Study - The Arco Dijk | Leading Marine Engineering Contractor
Project Snapshot
Corrous Industrial Group was contracted by a leading marine engineering contractor to clean, prepare, and coat the engine room bilge of the vessel Arco Dijk using an oil-resistant, surface-tolerant high-build epoxy barrier system.
The Challenge
The works were planned as a 4-man job over 4–5 days.
On arrival, the Chief Engineer expanded the scope significantly, putting the vessel’s sailing deadline immediately at risk.
Failure was not an option, the ship had to return to service within its docking window.
Corrous Response
Within 24 hours, Corrous mobilised an additional 10 operatives, scaling instantly to a full round-the-clock delivery team.
Works were executed 24/7 across 9 consecutive shifts in a confined, high-contamination engine room environment.
Result Delivered
✅ Expanded scope completed on time
✅ Vessel sailed as scheduled
✅ Contract value increased by 4x
✅ Delivered through exceptional mobilisation, teamwork, and execution under pressure
Why Corrous?
Shutdown-ready coating teams.
Rapid scale-up.
Marine compliance delivery.
Corrous keeps critical assets moving.
- Heating & dehumidification were introduced to control the environment
- Fume extraction was used to maintain a safe working atmosphere when working with epoxies
- Expanded scope completed on time
- Vessel sailed as scheduled despite the scope increase
- Mobilised additional 10 operatives to site within 24 hours to achieve the deadline
- Worked 24/7 to complete the works within the tight timescale
Why Our Clients Choose Corrous Industrial Group
There are a lot of “painters” out there. But often owners or operators of high-value, high-risk infrastructure don’t need painters — they need corrosion protection specialists.
When you choose Corrous Industrial Group, you get:
- Coating systems aligned to service environment
- ICorr-aligned surface preparation standards (not “good enough”)
- Project planning built around safety and compliance
- Inspection-led QA controls for consistent performance
- UK-wide industrial capability
- Fast quotes and responsive delivery
Typical Projects We Support
Tank external refurbishment programmes
Internal tank lining projects (shutdown works)
Bund lining and containment upgrades
Pipe racks and steelwork refurbishment
Plant maintenance coating programmes
Turnaround and shutdown support
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FAQs
A protective coating is a specialist coating system applied to steel or concrete to prevent corrosion, chemical attack, abrasion and environmental deterioration.
Protective coatings are generally external or atmospheric exposure systems. Tank linings are internal systems designed for immersion, chemical resistance, and contamination control.
Service life depends on environment, surface prep, and coating system design. High-performance systems can provide 10–25+ years when correctly applied and maintained.
Yes — we can work to a client specification or help develop a coating scheme aligned to the service environment and desired lifespan.
We can apply systems from a wide range of recognised manufacturers subject to client requirements and compatibility.
Most internal linings require high preparation standards such as Sa2½ or Sa3, with strict contamination control and environmental monitoring to ensure lining integrity.
Potentially, yes — but lining selection depends on chemical compatibility, operating temperatures, and service conditions. We can advise and work alongside manufacturers where required.
Yes — we can provide inspection and QA documentation including surface profile, environmental monitoring, and coating DFT readings where required.
Yes — Corrous Industrial Group have offices and storage facilities in the North West (Lancashire) and North East (South Shields), we supports projects across the UK and have capability to undertake tank linings and protective coatings globally.
