Professional Coating Service in Qatar, UAE & Saudi Arabia
Buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities in the GCC face some of the harshest conditions in the world — extreme heat, intense UV, coastal salt, chemical exposure, and fire risk. The right coating system does not just protect a surface; it extends the life of the entire structure. Compass Waterproofing delivers specialised protective coating services across Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia with certified products and trained application teams on the ground in all three countries.
What Are Protective Coating Services?
Protective coatings are specialised surface treatments applied to buildings, structures, pipework, equipment, and infrastructure to extend their service life and protect them from specific environmental threats — fire, corrosion, chemical attack, UV degradation, extreme heat, and physical damage.
Unlike standard paints, protective coatings are engineered systems. Each type is formulated for a specific performance requirement — an intumescent coating expands under heat to protect steel from fire, while a chemical-resistant coating creates an impermeable barrier against acids and solvents. The right coating depends entirely on what the surface is, what it is exposed to, and what performance standard it needs to meet.
Our 8 Coating System Categories
- Fire-Resistant & Intumescent Coatings
- Anticorrosion & Protective Coatings
- Chemical-Resistant Coatings
- Thermal Insulation Coatings (HARCOAT CIC 1000)
- Façade & Building Envelope Coatings
- Blast Mitigation & Impact-Resistant Coatings
- Peelable & Temporary Protective Coatings
- Self-Sanitising & Self-Cleaning Coatings
Coating Services Across All GCC Sectors
Our coating systems are specified and applied across every major sector in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia — from luxury residential towers to critical oil and gas infrastructure.
Commercial Structure
Intumescent, Facade and Waterproofing Coatings for Towers, Malls, Hotels and Mixed Use Developments.
Residential
Facade, thermal and protective coatings for villas, compounds and luxury residential buildings.
Oil and Gas
Anti-corrosion, insulation, explosion proof & chemical resistant coatings for upstream and downstream facilities.
Healthcare
Self sanitising, chemical resistant and fire rated coatings for hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical plants
Infrastructure
Anticorrosion and protective systems of bridges, over-passes, road structures and utilities.
Industry & Manufacturing
Chemical resistant floors, epoxy coatings and thermal systems for factories, warehouses and processing plants.
Government & Defence
Blast mitigation, intumescent and high specification coatings for government buildings and critical infrastructure.
Hospitality, Food & Beverage
Hygienic and decorative finishes for hotels, restaurants and food processing environments. Self sanitising.
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Our Key Coating Product Lines
All coating products we supply and apply are from certified product ranges with published technical data sheets, international compliance standards, and full GCC authority documentation support.
HARCOAT CIC 1000
Ceramic Thermal Insulation Coating
Ceramic microsphere-based coating reduces surface temperatures by up to 45%. Effective on surfaces up to 180°C. Water-based, low-VOC, spray/brush/roller applied. The GCC's most technically advanced single-coat thermal system.
HarcoSil Range
Silicone Façade & Waterproof Coatings
Silicone-based exterior coatings offer UV resistance, crack bridging, water repellency, and long service life. Suitable for renders, masonry, and concrete façades across all GCC climate conditions.
Reflex™ HPW
High-Performance Waterproof Coating
Flexible acrylic waterproofing and coating system for roofs, podiums, and exposed concrete surfaces. UV stable, crack-bridging, and designed for GCC summer temperatures of 50°C+.
WetSuit® 2 PART
Spray-Applied Polyurea System
Proprietary two-component instant-set spray system — the only product of its type available in the GCC. Fast-curing, seamless, and suitable for large-area application on roofs, infrastructure, and blast mitigation projects.
Intumescent Range
Passive Fire Protection Coatings
Thin-film and thick-film intumescent coating systems for structural steel, tested and certified to GCC Civil Defense fire rating requirements. Available for both interior and exterior steel applications.
Epoxy Coating Systems:
Chemical-Resistant & Anticorrosion
Solvent-free and water-based epoxy systems for industrial floors, secondary containment, and steel corrosion protection. Applied in single or multi-coat systems depending on chemical exposure and traffic requirements.
Our 6-Step Coating Services Process
Every coating project we take on follows the same disciplined process — from the first site visit to final documentation at handover.
01 - Site Assessment:
We assess the substrate condition, the environmental exposure, any existing coating system, and the performance requirements — before recommending any product or providing any price.
02 - System Specification
We prepare a full coating specification including product selection, surface preparation standard, application method, coat sequence, and DFT (dry film thickness) requirements for consultant or authority approval.
03 - Surface Preparation
Correct surface preparation is the most critical step. We specify and carry out abrasive blast cleaning, mechanical preparation, chemical cleaning, or pressure washing depending on the substrate and the coating system.
04 - Primer Application
Where required by the system specification, a primer coat is applied at the correct coverage rate and allowed to cure to the specified state before the intermediate or topcoat is applied.
05 - Full Coat Application
Each coat is applied at the specified coverage rate using the correct equipment — airless spray, brush, or roller depending on the system. Wet film thickness is measured during application to verify correct build-up.
06 - Inspection & Handover
Dry film thickness is measured and recorded on all applied areas. Holiday detection testing is carried out on immersion-service and critical coatings. Full documentation is issued at handover including application records and warranty.
Common Questions About Crack Injection Service
What distinguishes polyurethane crack injection from epoxy?
When load transfer needs to be reestablished in dry or slightly moist structural fissures, epoxy injection is used. Compared to the surrounding concrete, it is stronger and more stiff. For active, wet leaks, polyurethane foam injection works by reacting with moisture, expanding to fill the space, and instantly creating a flexible, waterproof cover. Epoxy won’t work on a damp fracture because the moisture inhibits effective bonding and curing.
Is it possible to inject cracks while water is actively leaking?
Yes, and this is the exact situation in which polyurethane foam injection is employed. To initiate its expansion process, PU resin requires moisture. Even under hydrostatic pressure, it reacts with the water when injected into a crack that is actively leaking, expands quickly, and shuts the leak in a matter of minutes. Because waiting for dry circumstances is impractical, it is the only workable remedy for GCC basement and underground structure leaks.
How can I determine whether a crack is non-structural or structural?
Load-bearing components, such as walls, slabs, beams, and columns, are impacted by structural fissures. They usually run across the element, may be deflected, and need to be strengthened by epoxy injection. Non-structural cracks, which are sealed to stop moisture intrusion rather than to restore strength, are brought on by thermal movement, shrinkage, or settlement and have no effect on load capacity. Before prescribing a treatment, our technicians accurately evaluate and categorise each crack.
In GCC settings, how long does crack injection last?
If the cause of the fracture has been addressed, a correctly performed crack injection utilising the appropriate material for the crack condition will result in a permanent seal that lasts the lifetime of the structure. The crack next to the injected part may reactivate if the underlying cause settlement, overloading, or corrosion continues to affect the structure. For long-term outcomes in GCC buildings, accurate crack assessment and root cause identification prior to injection are crucial.
What is the minimum crack width required to enable injection?
Crack injection works well on cracks as small as 0.5 mm for polyurethane foam and as small as 0.1 mm for epoxy systems. Injection can effectively fix the majority of visible concrete cracks, which usually begin at 0.2 to 0.5 mm. Injection may not be appropriate for extremely fine surface crazing or map cracking; instead, surface-applied waterproofing coatings may be needed. The right strategy for each unique fracture condition will be verified by our evaluation.