Why You Should Refinish Instead of Replace

An easy way to update your lockers is by coating them with electrostatic paint.  Lockers are built tough, but their looks will deteriorate after years of abuse.  School lockers get dents & scrapes from students and gym lockers get oxidized from the wet towels and humidity.  Dirty lockers can create an unappealing image for your school or business.

Dirt is usually not appealing..

Electrostatic painting is a quick, efficient, and clean process.  It gives the lockers a new coat while minor repairs are made.  The paint should be applied during off hours, when no one is inside the building.  The best time to do it is during holiday breaks to give time for the paint to cure.  The paint is dry to the touch within an hour, but it takes 7 days to fully cure.  The building is safe after painting as long as the paint used is lead and chrome free.   

That's better!

Ransburg No. 2

A variety of paint guns can do the job.  Here we use: Ransburg #2, REM, & REA.  The main difference between the guns is the pressure used to apply the paint.  The Ransburg #2 applies paint at a low pressure and it has a bell on the nozzle for more accuracy.  REMs & REAs are high pressured, but they run the risk of overspray.

Before painting, there are a few things to keep in mind.  The temperature should be at least 60 degrees.  If it's any lower, the paint won't cure and you're project will end up in a mess. Avoid scheduling the painting while there's other construction in the building.  Dust and debris can create static, which can disrupt the painting process.  The odors from the paint may also affect the other workers.

Electrostatic painting is a great alternative to replacing lockers.  With the right conditions and paint, your lockers can look new at a fraction of the cost of replacement.