RAW Custom Coatings

02/27/2026

This is why we show up. ✨

The Missouri Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference as packed with real conversations about the future of municipal aquatic facilities. Aging assets. Tight timelines. Big expectations for the 2026 season.

We loved connecting with parks and aquatic leaders to talk slides, steel, long-term planning, and how to protect these facilities the right way.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, entered the raffle, and shared what you’re seeing in your communities. We’re grateful for the trust and the relationships.

Excited for what’s ahead.

02/10/2026

We’ll be at the Missouri Park and Recreation Association conference this year and are looking forward to catching up with those we know, and meeting those we don't. 👋

If you’re attending MPRA, stop by and say hello. No sales pitches. Just good conversations about how facilities are holding up, what’s actually worth tackling before the season starts, and what tends to get pushed a little too far down the road.

Always happy to talk shop and compare notes.

01/23/2026

We’re proud to share that RAW Custom Coatings is now recognized as a Lead-Safe Certified Firm by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with Brent and Sean having both completed their EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certification. 🌎

While lead-based paint isn’t common in modern coating systems, some older public structures still fall under federal requirements. This certification ensures our team is prepared to plan and perform work responsibly when those conditions exist.

It’s one more way we continue investing in training, standards, and compliance to support the communities and facilities our work serves. 🤝

01/17/2026

Sanding is for Saturdays 💪

01/13/2026

Aquatic refurbishment success starts with the right information. ✅ This month’s Coat Check covers the field-level details that influence how waterslide resurfacing projects perform throughout the season—before work even begins.

👉 Read the full article in the comments.

Planning a waterslide refurbishment? Learn what experienced aquatic contractors look for during the RFP process to ensure accurate bids, realistic schedules, and long-lasting results.

01/07/2026

The smoothest seasons usually start right now before the water’s on and the lines are long. 💦

Crews are back. Budgets are opening up. And for a lot of parks, this is the first real chance to step back and actually look at slide conditions before the calendar starts sprinting. 📅☀️

Slides don’t wait for summer to decide how they’ll perform. Request an on-site evaluation today!