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Professional polyurea spray applicators trained to coat berms, pits, tanks, and containment areas to EPA and SPCC standards. Fast cure. Zero seams. Built to last.
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Secondary Containment Applicator

What Is a Secondary
Containment Applicator?

When a hazardous spill threatens your facility, your environment, or your regulatory compliance, you need more than a tray and a berm — you need a professionally applied, chemically bonded secondary containment lining that will not fail.


An ArmorThane-certified secondary containment applicator is a trained, hands-on professional who specializes in spray-applying industrial-grade polyurea and polyurethane coatings to create seamless, leak-proof liners inside berms, pits, trenches, containment pads, and storage areas.


Unlike DIY containment products or generic coating contractors, our certified applicators have completed rigorous training on ArmorThane’s heated, high-pressure plural-component spray systems — the same equipment required to achieve the flawless, pinhole-free finish that EPA-regulated secondary containment demands.

Why Polyurea Is the Gold Standard
for Secondary Containment

Not all secondary containment solutions are created equal. Concrete cracks. HDPE liners seam and peel. PVC degrades under UV and chemical exposure. Spray-applied polyurea is the only material that provides a 100% seamless, chemically-bonded barrier that conforms to any shape and cures in seconds — not days.

Extreme Chemical Resistance

Resists aggressive fuels, acids, caustics, solvents, and hydrocarbons that destroy lesser coatings. Formulated specifically for industrial containment environments.

Zero Seams, Zero Weak Points

Spray-applied polyurea creates a monolithic, seamless membrane across the entire containment surface — eliminating the joints and seams where failures begin.

Fast Cure, Minimal Downtime

Polyurea gels in seconds and reaches full cure in under an hour. Your containment system is back in service the same day — critical for operating facilities.

Conforms to Any Shape

Spray-applied membranes coat every corner, crevice, floor-to-wall junction, and complex geometry that prefabricated solutions simply cannot reach.

Temperature Stability

Maintains flexibility and adhesion from -40°F to 300°F. Our polyurea coatings will not crack, peel, or delaminate under thermal cycling in any climate.

EPA/SPCC Compliant

ArmorThane coatings meet the material standards required under EPA SPCC regulations, RCRA, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 for hazardous materials containment.
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Secondary Containment Applications We Serve

ArmorThane applicators handle the full spectrum of secondary containment coating projects — from small chemical storage areas to massive above-ground tank farm berms.

Above-Ground Storage Tank Berms

EPA SPCC-compliant liner systems for AST farms holding crude oil, refined fuels, chemical feedstocks, and more. Size-for-size capacity compliance assured.

Chemical & Hazardous Material Storage Pads

Containment pads and floor linings for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities storing corrosive or flammable chemicals.

Trench & Pit Liners

Spray-applied polyurea lines drip trenches, sump pits, and below-grade containment structures where prefab products fail to seal corners and penetrations.

Fuel Containment & Spill Berms

Military-grade fuel containment berms, generator containment pads, and refueling station secondary containment systems that hold 110% of tank volume.

Wastewater & Effluent Containment

Secondary containment coatings for wastewater holding basins, process water lagoons, and leachate collection systems at industrial and municipal facilities.

Existing Liner Repair & Re-Lining

Failed concrete, cracked HDPE, or delaminated epoxy coatings? Our applicators can spray directly over existing substrates to restore full containment integrity.

Industries That Rely on ArmorThane Applicators

Oil & Gas

Chemical Processing

Agriculture

Pharmaceutical

Military & Defense

Power Generation

Manufacturing

Construction

Marine & Port

Environmental
Remediation

SPCC RULE (OIL & FUEL)

The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule applies to non-transportation-related onshore facilities that could discharge oil into U.S. waterways. Covered facilities must provide containment sized for the largest single container plus precipitation freeboard.

Freeboard for Precipitation

Outdoor containment must add capacity for rainfall. The common engineering convention is to size for the largest container plus a 25-year, 24-hour storm event on the exposed containment footprint. Indoor containment: container volume only.

Bulk Storage Requirements

Under 40 CFR 112.8(c)(2), bulk storage container installations must have secondary containment to hold the entire capacity of the largest single container plus sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation.
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How the ArmorThane Applicator Process Works

From first contact to a fully-coated, compliance-ready secondary containment system — here is exactly what to expect when you work with an ArmorThane-certified applicator:

01

Site Evaluation

Your local applicator inspects the containment area, assesses the substrate condition, measures dimensions, and identifies any issues that must be addressed before coating.

02

Substrate Preparation

Proper surface prep — pressure washing, shot blasting, crack repair, and priming — is critical to achieving the adhesion bond that keeps your liner sealed for decades.

03

Coating Application

Using a heated, high-pressure plural-component spray rig, the applicator applies ArmorThane polyurea in a controlled, uniform coat at the specified thickness.

04

Inspection & Testing

Holiday detection testing checks for pinholes, voids, or thin spots. Dry film thickness is measured at multiple points to confirm compliance-grade coverage.

05

Documentation

Your applicator provides application records including product data sheets, project specs, and inspection reports — the documentation you need for regulatory compliance files.
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Regulatory Compliance & Standards

Secondary containment is not optional — it is the law. A properly applied ArmorThane coating system helps your facility meet the most demanding federal and state environmental regulations.

Key Regulations We Help You Meet

  • EPA 40 CFR Part 112 — SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure)
  • Cracks, blisters, or coating damage
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 — Flammable & Combustible Liquids
  • NFPA 30 — Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code
  • DOT/PHMSA Pipeline Secondary Containment Requirements
  • State-Level Environmental Agency Regulations

Periodic Integrity Testing

  • Products formulated and tested to meet EPA containment material standards
  • Application performed by trained, certified ArmorThane applicators
  • Documented DFT (dry film thickness) testing on every project
  • Chemical resistance data available for specific regulated substances
  • Full project documentation package provided upon completion
  • Support for SPCC plan engineers and environmental consultants
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Find a Secondary Containment
Applicator Near You Today

Find a Secondary
Containment Applicator
Near You Today

With ArmorThane-certified applicators in nearly every state and on multiple continents, a qualified professional is closer than you think. Connect with your nearest certified contractor for a free project assessment.

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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​​

A secondary containment applicator is a trained and certified professional contractor who specializes in spray-applying polyurea or polyurethane coatings to create seamless, chemically resistant liners for secondary containment systems such as berms, pits, trenches, tanks, and containment pads. ArmorThane-certified applicators have completed factory training and are qualified to apply industrial-grade coating systems that meet EPA, SPCC, and RCRA regulatory requirements.
The easiest way is to use our ArmorThane Applicator Search tool. Simply enter your location and we will connect you with the nearest certified ArmorThane applicator in your area. Our network spans all 50 U.S. states and numerous international markets. You can also call us directly at 417-831-5090 Monday–Friday and we will personally match you with the right applicator for your project.
Polyurea and industrial polyurethane coatings require heated, high-pressure plural-component spray equipment — gear that is not available at hardware stores and requires significant training to operate correctly. Improper application results in adhesion failures, pinholes, and under-thickness that will fail inspection and leave your facility exposed to environmental liability. For EPA-regulated containment, professional application with proper documentation is essential and often legally required.
ArmorThane-certified applicators can coat virtually any secondary containment structure, including above-ground storage tank (AST) berms, chemical storage pads, drip trenches, sump pits, below-grade containment vaults, spill containment berms, fueling station containment, wastewater basins, and more. Polyurea is ideal because it is spray-applied and conforms to any shape — including complex geometry, floor-to-wall junctions, and penetrations where rigid prefab products fail.
Project costs vary based on the size of the containment area, substrate condition, required coating thickness, number of coats, and your geographic location. Because polyurea cures quickly and dramatically reduces ongoing maintenance and potential EPA fine liability, it offers exceptional long-term value. Contact an ArmorThane applicator near you for a site-specific quote.
When properly applied to a correctly prepared substrate, ArmorThane polyurea secondary containment linings are designed to last 20+ years in industrial service. The material resists UV degradation, thermal cycling, and chemical exposure that quickly degrade epoxies, HDPE liners, and concrete coatings. Periodic inspections and minor touch-ups can extend the service life even further.

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