Paints and Coatings

Rust inhibitive primers are truly our everyday workhorse primers. They have protected more structural steel throughout the southeastern US than any other single primer we produce.

These steel primers are versatile by design. They contain a significant amount of rust inhibitive pigment, which translates to protection from corrosion for extended periods of time before top coating or enclosure. Additionally, as a result of resin modification, they may be top coated with coatings containing strong solvents, such as two-part epoxies and polyurethanes, without fear of lifting the primer. This is the primer of choice when the subsequent topcoat is unknown. They may also be used as an intermediate coat over old coatings that may lift if top coated with coatings containing strong solvents.

Two-part epoxy primers are structural steel primers that require two-components, which cure chemically by cross linking. The resulting film is abrasion, chemical and moisture resistant. These two-part epoxy primers are intended for use over properly prepared steel and concrete. They are suitable for many industrial exposures such as structural steel, power plants, marine applications, water treatment plants, and tank exteriors, to name a few.

Our water-based primers perform well in helping curb the onslaught of corrosion. In addition, they may help resolve some of the environmental and safety issues facing the steel fabricator. Contact Sumter Coatings today for more information on our water based primer products!

The application of a specialty primer is sometimes overlooked prior to the application of a protective coating. They are used to promote adhesion and seal the substrate prior to the application of a protective coating.

Sumter Coatings epoxy finish coats are formulated based on the performance requirements for the end product. When properly catalyzed and applied, epoxies produce a hard, chemical and solvent resistant finish.