{Commercial coatings application expertise pays off for local contractor who finds unique role in $2 billion project}
Southern Nevada-based Unforgettable Coatings always felt it had the experience and know-how to work on the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium project in Las Vegas. But company officials were still a little surprised when they themselves were sought out by Vector Foiltec, the company responsible for installing the stadium’s massive EFTE roofing system.
The roofing system contractor needed specialty coatings expertise, or someone who understood the intricacies involved with applying a two-part epoxy coating to structural welds, bolts and support plates for the stadium’s roof. These important coatings are needed to prevent corrosion on areas of the roof’s frame.
“When they called, we had several discussions and were able to show what support we could offer for this important project. It meant a lot to us to go after something like this that’s such a big part of our community,” said Terel Coomes, general manager of construction for Unforgettable Coatings.
Unforgettable Coatings has been contracted to paint thousands of bolts, each about three inches in diameter, installed in the roof’s frame, as well as numerous welds and reinforcement plates with a two-part epoxy. As the job progressed, the Unforgettable Coatings team’s scope of work expanded to include painting the structure’s large ventilation hoods as well.
Coating application is performed about 10 stories up, with the help of Vector Foiltec’s proprietary working platform made up of netting and other supports that allow crews to move around to different areas of the unfinished roof. Vector Foiltec also needed a team comfortable with harness and rope access-only specifications, which the Unforgettable Coatings’ team was. All areas are painted in Raiders colors: black, silver and flannel gray, Coomes noted.
“We’re proud of our local crews who provide great experiences for our clients and we’re happy to offer any additional support needed to complete this important project by the summer months,” Coomes added.
The roofing structure should be completed by the end of May and Allegiant Stadium is slated to be ready for Raiders and UNLV Rebels football games this fall.
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About Unforgettable Coatings
Unforgettable Coatings is a specialty coatings and painting contractor with a mission to serve and inspire through fantastic painting services that create unforgettable experiences for customers. With offices in Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and Utah, the Unforgettable Coatings team commits to consistently training its painters on the latest and best application practices in the industry. Unforgettable Coatings prides itself in being a relationship-focused enterprise that is not a typical painting contractor. Its leaders value their employees and invest in them heavily – offering full healthcare benefit coverage, specialized training and many other perks. Unforgettable Coatings employees then pay forward that respect by delivering unmatched quality and value to clients. For more information, visit unforgettablecoatings.com.