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Tank Lining or Tank Replacement? The Economic Case for Spray-Coat

When your tank is deteriorating—rusting steel, cracked concrete, chemical attack—it’s easy to assume the only solution is full replacement. But with the advanced technology behind Spray-Coat polyurea systems, that’s no longer the case.

At Tankline, we specialise in restoration of Storage Tanks tanks using high-performance coatings that can extend the life of your assets by 25+ years—without the cost, disruption, or environmental impact of replacement.

The Traditional Option: Full Tank Replacement

Tank replacement sounds like a clean slate—but it comes at a high price:

  • Capital Costs: Fabrication, transport, craneage, and installation add up quickly.
  • Downtime: Site shutdowns during installation can disrupt operations for days or weeks.
  • Environmental Impact: Disposal of old tanks, raw material use, and energy for manufacture all carry environmental costs.
  • Permits & Logistics: Replacing a tank may require structural changes, new foundations, confined space access, and CDM compliance.

For many businesses, it’s simply not cost-effective.

The Smarter Alternative: Tank Lining with Spray-Coat

Our Spray-Coat system, based on Prokol polyurea technology, offers a durable, rapid-curing solution that restores your existing tank—without the headaches of full replacement.

Key Benefits:

  • Structurally Reinforces the Tank
    Polyurea forms a seamless, elastomeric membrane that bonds directly to steel or concrete, sealing cracks, preventing corrosion, and stopping leaks.
  • Minimal Downtime
    Polyurea cures within seconds and can be returned to service in hours, not days.
  • Major Cost Savings
    Compared to replacing a tank, lining can cut costs by 40–70%, depending on size and complexity.
  • Environmentally Responsible
    Restoring an asset extends its lifecycle, reduces landfill waste, and cuts CO₂ emissions linked to manufacturing new materials.

When is Spray-Coat Suitable?

Spray-Coat is ideal for:

  • Corroded or pitted steel tanks
  • Cracked or chemically attacked concrete tanks
  • Bunds and containment areas
  • Water, chemical, or fuel storage units
  • Internal or external tank surfaces
Spray coat application
Spray coat application

Why Choose Tankline?

  • Prokol-approved applicators
  • Specialist heated plural-component spray rigs
  • Surface preparation, testing & QA (Elcometer DFT, adhesion tests, holiday detection)
  • Experienced with confined spaces, bunded sites & high-risk environments

Is Your Tank Failing? Let’s Talk.

Before you commit to replacing your tank, contact Tankline for a no-obligation site assessment & quotation. You might be surprised how much life your tank still has—with the right system in place.

Call us on 01206 670309 or visit www.tankline.co.uk to learn more

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