Protective & Industrial Coatings
Yes — Westforge Works applies protective and industrial coatings, including painted finishes. Painting and protective coating systems are available alongside powder coating, selected to suit the application and service environment. Where metalwork faces corrosion, coastal exposure, wear or an industrial environment, we prepare the surface and apply a painted or protective coating system chosen for that service condition rather than appearance alone.
Also searched as: industrial coatings · industrial painting · metal painting · protective coatings · corrosion protection · recoating
Who it's for
Customers we support with this work.
- Industrial operators and maintenance teams
- Engineering, fabrication and manufacturing businesses
- Infrastructure, marine and coastal projects
- Commercial property owners protecting exposed steelwork
Common applications
What this covers.
Corrosion protection for structural steel
Industrial and metal painting
Painted finishes for items that cannot be powder coated
Coastal and marine exposure
Industrial plant and equipment
Maintenance and shutdown recoating
Fabricated assemblies before installation
Fabricated gates and fencing where a protective system suits
Recoating and repainting existing assets
Primer and multi-coat systems
Coating over prepared blasted steel
Prepare, then protect
Blasting and protective coating for fabricated steel.
Protective coating performance depends on preparation, so steel is blasted and coated in the same Rockingham workshop — including items Westforge has fabricated, such as frames, barriers and gates.
Abrasive blasting before coating
Protective coating for fabricated metalwork
Industrial and commercial steelwork
Recoating existing assets
How it works
The process, step by step.
Understand the environment
Exposure, service conditions and expected life guide the system selected.
Prepare
Abrasive blasting or another suitable preparation to the standard the coating requires.
Apply the system
Primer and subsequent coats applied in sequence to the product's requirements.
Cure and check
Coats are allowed to cure and the finish is inspected before release.
Record the system
The system applied is recorded so future maintenance or recoating is straightforward.
Practical considerations
Worth knowing before you enquire.
- Coating selection depends on environment, substrate and preparation — advice is given per project.
- Preparation standard is the main driver of coating performance.
- Recoating an existing asset requires assessment of the coating already present.
- Where a specification exists, send it with your enquiry.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Does Westforge provide painting?+
Yes. Alongside powder coating, Westforge can provide suitable painted finishing and protective coating options depending on the project, substrate and service conditions.
What is the difference between powder coating and protective coating?+
Powder coating gives a durable, attractive finish for general metalwork. Painted, protective and industrial systems are chosen primarily for corrosion resistance and service life in harsher environments, or for items that cannot be cured in the workshop.
Can you coat to a supplied specification?+
In many cases yes. Send the specification with your enquiry and we will confirm what is practical in our workshop.
Do you recoat or repaint existing industrial items?+
Yes, subject to assessment of the item's condition and its existing coating.
Is coastal exposure handled differently?+
Yes. Salt exposure near the WA coast usually calls for a more robust preparation and coating system than an inland or internal item.
Do you provide corrosion protection for steel in Perth?+
Yes. Corrosion protection is provided through blasting, surface preparation and a protective coating system chosen for the item and its exposure, applied at the Rockingham workshop for customers across Perth Metro.
Do you provide protective coatings in Perth and Rockingham?+
Yes. Protective coating is carried out at the Rockingham workshop for steel and fabricated metalwork from across Perth Metro, including Kwinana, Cockburn and Henderson.
Related capabilities
- → Abrasive Blasting & Surface Preparation
- → Powder Coating & Finishing
- → Specialist Coating Applications & Product Trials
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