We had a similar situation years ago in Pensascola.

The issue came down to the changes in both pressure and temperature from the outside forces (cold/wind/sun) and what the tank contained – water, gas, oils, etc.  Plus maintenance.

Finally we ended up with a pretty blah design as it had to meet the standards of the public works folks.   Basic tank paint.

The public works folks probably have a network or association newsletter (doesn’t everyone?) where they could find out who else has done something similar.

Andy witt

Dear Public Art Network,

We are working on a new public art project to commission an artist to paint a mural on four large polyethylene storage tanks. We are trying to determine the best ways to prep, prime, paint, and seal the tanks. They will be exposed to our lovely New England winters. Has anyone done with this with success and have any suggestions? (More info on the project here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/arts/~/link.aspx?_id=E643419F7F3743BC9E238FC1F2CA8A7D&_z=z, but ignore the section about the specific spray paint as we now know that it won’t work well.)

Thank you in advance!

Regards,

Hilary

Hilary Zelson, Public Art Administrator
Cambridge Arts Council
344 Broadway, 2nd Fl.
Cambridge, MA  02139
617-349-4388 T

617-349-4669 F

617-349-4621 TTY

hzelson@cambridgema.gov
www.cambridgeartscouncil.org

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