Coat industrial racking uprights against impact

Guide to coating industrial racking uprights against impact

Industrial racking uprights are exposed to pallet contact, hand trucks, cleaning equipment and repeated scuffing near the floor. This guide uses cleaning, keying, epoxy primer and Mipa Protector to build a textured impact resistant finish.

What do you need to coat industrial racking uprights against impact?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover in liquid format or Mipa silicone remover spray removes grease, wax and handling marks before the surface is keyed or coated.

Surface keying

MP Sanding Sponge prepares edges, corners and existing sound coatings so the primer or protective coating can grip evenly.

Epoxy primer for bare metal

Mipa EP Primer Surfacer with Mipa EP hardener E 5 extra short creates a strong epoxy base on exposed metal before the protective layer.

Aerosol epoxy primer for small zones

Mipa 2K-EP Primer Filler Spray incl. hardener is useful for compact repair areas, edges and small exposed metal sections before texture coating.

Textured protective coating

Mipa Protector black, Mipa Protector tintable and Mipa Protector 2K Spray create a tough textured finish for areas exposed to foot traffic, loading contact and abrasion.

Coating components

Mipa Protector liquid work uses the listed Mipa 2K hardeners and Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 so the coating can cure and flow correctly.

How to coat industrial racking uprights against impact

1
Clean the surface

Degrease the industrial racking upright carefully so old oil, wax and handling residue do not sit under the new coating.
2
Key or repair the base

Abrade sound coating and remove loose material. Bare metal or difficult edges need the suitable primer before the protective layer.
3
Prime exposed areas

Use the epoxy primer method for metal exposure, or the plastic primer method for plastic sections before the textured layer is applied.
4
Apply the protective coating

Apply Mipa Protector in the chosen format and build a uniform texture without flooding corners, edges or screw areas.
5
Allow proper curing before use

Keep the industrial racking upright out of hard service until the coating has cured enough for walking, loading or contact.

Which impact protection method should you choose?

Liquid coating for larger areas

Use Mipa Protector black or tintable when the surface area is larger and a controlled texture is needed over the complete contact zone.

Spray format for smaller sections

Use Mipa Protector 2K Spray for smaller repairs, edges, posts and sections that are easier to coat from an aerosol.

Impact texture without extra grip additive

Use the Protector texture to absorb contact and scuffing on upright surfaces where walking traction is not the main requirement.

Technical details

Mipa Protector is a 2K polyurethane acrylic protective coating for heavy duty surfaces and textured protection.
Mipa Protector black and tintable liquid versions suit larger sections, while Mipa Protector 2K Spray suits compact repair areas.
Bare metal needs a suitable primer before the textured layer so corrosion protection and adhesion are not left to the final coating alone.
The listed hardeners and thinner are used in the 2K coating stages and must follow the correct mixing and application information.
This method focuses on impact and abrasion texture, not an added anti slip additive.

Practical suggestion

Coat a small test area first on the industrial racking upright to check texture, grip and appearance before finishing the complete surface.