COATING SPECIALIST LLC

Name

COATING SPECIALIST LLC

Legal name

Coating Specialist, LLC

Website

https://coatingspecialist.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Coatings Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL), Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping) (IMAIAKAJ), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Bridge deck waterproofing
• Protective coatings application
• Concrete surface sealing
• Infrastructure coating services
• Anti-graffiti coatings

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Coatings and Waterproofing Services: Project-based coatings and waterproofing services for infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, and highway structures. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts or time-and-materials arrangements for specific project scopes.
2. Anti-Graffiti Coating Application: Specialized anti-graffiti coating application services using commercial products from Sherwin Williams and PROSOCO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coating Specialist LLC is a woman-owned, DBE-certified specialty coatings and waterproofing contractor that applies protective coatings to bridges, concrete structures, and steel assets, including bridge deck waterproofing, anti-graffiti coatings, concrete sealing, epoxy overlays, and steel coatings. The company also performs surface preparation services—dustless sandblasting, shotblasting, and pressure washing—for government transportation agencies (CDOT, RTD) and private infrastructure prime contractors across the western United States.

Product overview

COATING SPECIALIST LLC is a woman-owned coatings and waterproofing contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and commercial coating services. The company's service offerings include bridge deck waterproofing systems, concrete coating and sealing, anti-graffiti coatings, epoxy overlays, joint sealers, shot blasting, sandblasting, and structural steel painting. They apply branded anti-graffiti products including Sherwin Williams INVISI-SHIELD, PROSOCO BLOK-GUARD, and SUREKLEAN WEATHER SEAL products. The company operates specialized equipment including Greyco 7900 spray systems, Blast Trac shotblast machines, and dustless sandblasting equipment. Services are delivered by trained crews (Ground Crew, Mixing Crew, Prep Crew, Spray Crew) following documented procedures including hazard analysis and safety protocols. The company has served CDOT and RTD projects for over 40 years, working on highway bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects in Colorado and surrounding states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridge Deck Waterproofing Application of waterproofing membranes and systems to bridge decks to protect structural concrete and steel from water infiltration, deicing salts, and chloride damage. Sold to state Departments of Transportation (notably CDOT), regional transit authorities (RTD), and heavy civil prime contractors on highway and bridge projects across the western United States.
• Anti-Graffiti Coatings Application of sacrificial or permanent anti-graffiti coatings to concrete, masonry, and steel surfaces on public infrastructure such as transit stations, retaining walls, and parking structures. Sold to municipalities, transit agencies, and private property owners.
• Concrete Coating and Sealing Surface sealing and protective coating of concrete structures including bridge substructures, parapets, and pedestrian elements to extend service life and resist environmental exposure. Sold to transportation agencies, municipalities, and prime contractors.
• Epoxy Overlays Installation of epoxy-based overlay systems on bridge decks and other concrete surfaces to provide a durable, skid-resistant wearing surface and protect the underlying structural concrete. Sold to state DOTs and heavy civil prime contractors.
• Steel Coating Application of protective coatings systems to structural steel components on bridges and ancillary transportation infrastructure to prevent corrosion and extend service life. Sold to state DOTs, prime contractors, and industrial clients.
• Joint Sealing Sealing of expansion and construction joints on bridges, parking structures, and concrete pavements to prevent water and debris infiltration. Typically bundled with bridge deck waterproofing projects for state DOT and prime contractor clients.
• Surface Preparation Services Surface preparation services including dustless sandblasting, Blast Trac shotblasting, and pressure washing to clean and profile substrates prior to coatings application. Sold as a standalone service or as part of broader coatings contracts to DOTs, prime contractors, and private infrastructure owners.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sherwin Williams (INVISI-SHIELD)coreTechnology or IntegrationCoating Specialist uses Sherwin Williams INVISI-SHIELD anti-graffiti coating product and 2K Waterbased Urethane Anti-Graffiti Coating. Products include data sheets and MSDS documentation. This is a vendor-customer relationship where Coating Specialist applies Sherwin Williams products on client projects.
• PROSOCO (BLOK-GUARD, SUREKLEAN)coreTechnology or IntegrationCoating Specialist uses PROSOCO BLOK-GUARD and SUREKLEAN Weather Seal BLOK-GUARD & Graffiti Control products for anti-graffiti applications. Products include data sheets and MSDS documentation. Vendor-customer relationship for coating materials supply.
• Kraemer (Kraemer America)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoating Specialist has been contracted as a specialty coatings subcontractor on Kraemer-led infrastructure projects including the Indiana Flyover Bridge. Kraemer is a prime contractor and Coating Specialist provides coatings services as a subcontractor.
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoating Specialist has been proudly contracted on CDOT projects for over 40 years, working on major infrastructure projects including Hanging Lake Glenwood Canyon, Grand Avenue Bridge, and Twin Tunnels. DBE Certified vendor to CDOT.
• Regional Transportation District (RTD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoating Specialist has been contracted on RTD projects for over 40 years as a specialty coatings provider for regional transportation infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vector Construction: Civil and infrastructure contractor specializing in bridge deck waterproofing, joint sealing, and concrete repair. Directly comparable specialty subcontractor to state DOTs and prime contractors.
• Panther Industrial Painting: Specialty industrial coatings contractor serving bridges, tanks, and infrastructure across multiple states. Comparable service mix and government contractor profile.
• C.A. Lindman Industrial Coatings: Specialty industrial and infrastructure coatings contractor providing bridge and structural coatings, sandblasting, and surface preparation services. Comparable scope of services and customer base to Coating Specialist.
• Blastco Inc. Industrial sandblasting and protective coatings contractor serving bridges, refineries, and infrastructure. Directly comparable in service mix (surface prep + coatings application) and customer type.
• Wasser Coating Company: Midwest-based industrial and infrastructure coatings contractor serving DOTs and prime contractors on bridges and highways. Closely comparable in business model (subcontracted coatings application, government/transportation focus, project-based revenue).
• Thomas Industrial Coatings: Industrial painting and protective coatings contractor specializing in bridges, tanks, and structural steel. Direct competitor in the infrastructure coatings services niche.

Broad incumbents

• Brand Industrial Services (BrandSafway): Global industrial services firm offering coatings, access, and insulation services. Operates in adjacent infrastructure and industrial coatings market but at enterprise scale.
• Aegion Corporation: Large infrastructure services company offering pipeline protection, structural coatings, and rehabilitation. Competes in the same DOT/infrastructure coatings space but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• PPG Industries (Protective & Marine Coatings): Major coatings manufacturer with a Protective & Marine division supplying infrastructure coatings. Adjacent incumbent that supplies materials to specialty applicators like Coating Specialist while also influencing end-customer specifications.
• The Brock Group: Major industrial services contractor providing scaffolding, insulation, and coatings for refineries, power, and infrastructure. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping coatings capabilities but much larger and diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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