Factory Priming and Finishing

Do you need a partner that understands the challenges of Automated Wood Primers and has the expertise to support your specific needs?

Experience Shows in Every Formula

Automated Wood Primers– FMI is recognized as an industry leader in providing quality products to the Lumber Priming and Factory Finish market. We pride ourselves in our ability to produce innovative, cost effective and high-quality Automated Wood Primers that meet your specific needs. Our products are recognized as the go-to paints for all different application methods such as: Brush Machine, Vacuum Coater, Flow Coat, Curtain Coater and Spray.

HOW WE MAKE

Our Automated Wood Primers

Our formulators create primers and stains tailored to your factory specs.

Viscosity

FMI is aware that each customer operates differently with different methods of application, equipment, drying, and storage. The viscosity of our materials is tailored to each of those individual needs. Of the  hundreds of products we make, whether oil or water-based, we are custom balancing the flow and leveling of our paints to the specific needs of the customer.

Oil or Waterbased

Our many formulations cover every challenge we face. Whether oil or water-based a tweak here, a special raw material there can make the difference between our customers footage production each day. We have the answers, in an infinite color library.

VOC's

Do you have an emissions permit, limiting you to a number of VOC’s per day, week, month or year? Our close to Zero latex are less than 2 lb. per gallon VOC oil based per gallon. Oil-based products have allowed our customers to easily meet whatever threshold the authorities require. We know solvents!

Custom Color Matching

Ask any of our existing customers how well we match colors. So perfectly, the human eye cannot detect the difference. We pride ourselves on automotive quality tolerances, not the “close enough” approach. Even though we are providing primers or first coats our batch-to-batch color consistency is the rule.

FMI ships large paint quantities via truck
FMI ships to the lower 48 US States

SHIPPING

We Ship To 48 States

Paints can be palletized and shipped using a variety of freight options by our expert logistics team.  This includes Partial Truck Motor Freight or Full Truck Freight Delivery to all US-48 States.

Our team handles all necessary logistics, from choosing the right packaging materials to securing optimal freight solutions. With a strong commitment to quality and reliability, we work to make sure your paints arrive on time and in pristine condition, no matter the size of the order or the distance to be covered.

Paints can be palletized and shipped using a variety of freight options by our expert logistics team.  This includes Partial Truck Motor Freight or Full Truck Freight Delivery to all US-48 States.

Our team handles all necessary logistics, from choosing the right packaging materials to securing optimal freight solutions. With a strong commitment to quality and reliability, we work to make sure your paints arrive on time and in pristine condition, no matter the size of the order or the distance to be covered.

Testimonials

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“Wish every company was like this one. Great products, great prices, great people. Been a loyal customer for over 30 years. They even refer large contracts to my company. If I could give six stars it wouldn’t be enough. Every painting contractor needs to try their STORMCOAT product. The best acrylic stain I have found anywhere including Woodscapes or Arbor Coat. I would not even consider a different exterior product.” — T. S.

Client for 30+ years

“We have been a customer of FMI for over twenty years. In that time, I have had the opportunity to test and purchase coatings from all the major paint manufacturers. As regards to hiding, drying time, VOC’s and performance, I am convinced that FMI’s coatings are unsurpassed.” — Jim Bender, Plant Manager, Mill Services, Cobleskill, NY

Client for 20+ years

“We have been using Stormcoat acrylic stains for over 25 years. What originally was a 4 year painting cycle has been extended to 9 years, saving our association over 50% of their budget for painting. The coating is consistent, the color matching is excellent and our buildings still look good, even after 9 years! I would not hesitant to recommend any of the FMI products to any association.” — John Staley, Oronoque Village, Stratford, CT

Client for over 25 years

“I am one of the largest painting contractors in New England and I have the opportunity to specify any coating on any job that I am awarded. For over 20 years, I have changed countless condominiums from Sherwin Williams, Glidden, Benjamin Moore and others to FMI’s Stormcoat 100% acrylic stain. The service, color consistency and value are unbeatable! I can show jobs that I have done 15 years ago that look like they were just painted last year. This product is uniquely different than anything I can get from any of the major manufacturers.” — Tolis Serbegis, New Look Painting, Inc., Glastonbury, CT

Client for over 20 years

“I have been a customer of FMI for over 20 years and continue to be impressed with their products and service. Their coatings are of superior quality, and their warranty backs up their materials and even labor costs. From the office to the factory floor to the delivery, FMI’s staff is always helpful and goes out of their way to meet and exceed customer expectations.” — Steve Buschman, Quality Coatings

Client for over 20 years

“I run a multi-million dollar construction company that does everything from siding, roofing, windows, paving, etc. Any time I make the decision of which coatings to use I always turn to FMI. Especially their exterior products provide us with the comfort level we need, knowing that a company that’s been in business as long as they have need to be doing something special to compete with the national companies. Their whites hide better, their colors fade less, and the durability is the best I have ever seen. I can use anything I want but FMI is my supplier of choice.” — Sal Garfi, CFO

“We have been doing business with FMI for over 30 years and have found their product to be second to none. FMI is far superior to any other exterior product on the market. Friendly staff and prompt service is another reason we continue to work with FMI and would recommend them to contractors and homeowners alike.” — Cedar Ridge Remodeling

Client for over 30 years

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FMI Paints & Stains
14 Eastern Park Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108

Hours of Operation:
M-F: 7am - 3:30pm