Cooling Tower Coatings

A cooling tower spends its life exposed to water, weather and constant thermal cycling, and over time that takes a toll on the structure. The right coating protects the metalwork, slows corrosion, and keeps the surfaces clean, extending the working life of the tower. Franklin Hodge provides cooling tower coating and painting across the UK and internationally, for our own Carter Environmental towers and for units from other manufacturers. 

Why Cooling Tower Coatings Matter 

Coatings are not cosmetic. On an older cooling tower, worn or failing paint lets corrosion set in, which reduces efficiency and can eventually threaten the structure. Bare and pitted surfaces also give harmful bacteria somewhere to take hold, a real concern for any evaporative system that must be kept hygienic. A sound protective coating holds all of that back, protecting your investment, supporting efficiency and keeping the unit safe to run. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to add years to an asset you already own. 

What Our Cooling Tower Coating and Painting Covers 

Our cooling tower painting and coating work forms part of our wider cooling tower spare parts and repair offering. We clean and prepare the surfaces, address any corrosion, and apply protective coatings suited to the tower and its environment. Where the structure needs more than paint, we carry out structural repairs at the same time, so the tower comes back into service properly protected rather than simply patched over. The result is a finish that stands up to the conditions the tower actually works in. 

Coating and Refurbishing Towers of Any Make 

Coating is often the heart of a refurbishment, and we work on towers of every make. Through our cooling tower servicing we refurbish and upgrade older units, including those originally supplied by other manufacturers, bringing them back up to modern standards. We plan the work around your operation to keep disruption down, so you can keep a serviceable tower in use for longer instead of replacing it before you need to. 

Inspection First, Then the Right Coating 

Good coating starts with knowing the true condition of the tower. Our cooling tower inspection service assesses the structure first, using drone surveys on larger towers to reach difficult areas safely, so we can see exactly what needs attention. That assessment tells us where corrosion has taken hold and which surfaces need preparation before any coating goes on. It also gives you a clear record of the tower’s condition before and after the work. 

When to Recoat and When to Replace 

Coating extends the life of a tower, but there comes a point where refurbishment no longer makes sense. If corrosion is too advanced, a new corrosion-resistant cooling tower can be the better long-term investment. We will give you an honest view of whether recoating or replacement serves your site best, based on what the inspection actually finds. 

Arrange Cooling Tower Coating with Franklin Hodge 

With over 50 years in industrial cooling across the UK and internationally, Franklin Hodge keeps cooling towers protected and productive for years longer. Tell us the make and condition of your tower and we will recommend the right coating or refurbishment approach. Request a quote with your details, we will come back to you with a plan.