KS Coatings | Resinous Coatings Consulting for Architects
Resinous Coatings Consulting for Design Professionals

Spec It Right the First Time.
Expert Guidance on Resinous Finishes.

Architects and specifiers rely on KS Coatings for independent, experience-backed consulting on resinous flooring and wall systems — from preliminary design through CSI Sections 09 67 23 and 09 96 59.

Schedule a Free 30-Minute Call

No sales pitch. Just straight answers from people who know resinous coatings.

30+ Years in Resinous Coatings
IL · IN · WI · MN · IA Regional Coverage
Correctional & Institutional Primary Expertise
CSI 09 67 23 · 09 96 59 Specialty Coating Spec Experience
What We Offer

Consulting Services for Architects


We work directly with architects at any stage of a project — from early schematic questions to final spec language. Our consults are informal, practical, and free.

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Specification Review

Share your draft spec and we'll flag anything that could create a problem on the job — surface prep requirements, application conditions, moisture testing, or warranty gaps. We know how resinous systems actually perform, not just what the data sheets say.

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Design Drawing Consultation

Reviewing drawings early catches conflicts before they become RFIs. We advise on substrate compatibility, transitions, floor-to-wall conditions, drain details, and system selection for the specific use case — whether it's a shower, mechanical room, food service area, or correctional cell block.

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System Selection Guidance

Not every resinous system is right for every substrate or environment. We help you understand the differences between epoxy, polyurethane, MMA, and hybrid systems — and match the product to the performance requirement, not the other way around.

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Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

Dealing with a failing or delaminating system on a previous project? We can walk through what likely went wrong and how to spec the remediation correctly to avoid repeating the issue.

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Open Q&A Calls

Have a question that doesn't fit a category? Book a 30-minute call and bring whatever you're working through. We've answered questions on substrate prep, LEED documentation, coating over CMU, waterproofing membranes, and more.

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Spec Language Assistance

Need help writing or tightening Section 09 65 56 language? We can provide performance-based specification language that gives contractors clear requirements without unnecessarily restricting competition — or sole-source language when the project demands it.

Who This Is For

We Work Best With


Our background is deep in institutional and correctional work, but the fundamentals of resinous systems apply across many building types. If you're specifying a wet or heavy-use floor or wall system, we can help.

  • Correctional Facility Architects
  • Institutional & Healthcare Designers
  • Municipal & Government Project Teams
  • Food Service & Industrial Facility Architects
  • Specifiers Writing Division 09 Sections
  • Renovation & Remediation Projects
The Process

What Happens When You Book a Call


Simple, low-friction, no commitment required.

Book a Time

Pick a 30-minute slot that works for you. No form to fill out beyond your name, email, and a brief note on what you're working on.

Send Us Context

If you have drawings, a draft spec, or photos, share them ahead of time. We'll review before the call so we're not starting cold.

Talk It Through

We get on a call and work through your questions. Practical, direct, no sales pressure. Just two people with decades of experience in resinous coatings.

Leave With Answers

You'll leave the call with clear direction — whether that's spec language, product guidance, or just confidence that your approach is sound.

Who We Are

KS Coatings — Father & Son, Experience Meets Innovation


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Kurt Schilling
Principal · 30+ Years Industry Experience

Kurt built his career in resinous coatings working directly with contractors, facility managers, and specifiers across the Midwest. His expertise is in institutional and correctional environments — demanding, high-abuse settings where system selection and proper spec language matter most. He's seen what works, what fails, and why.

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Noah Schilling
Consultant · Technology & Specification

Noah combines deep product knowledge with a forward-looking approach to how the coatings industry operates. Alongside spec and architect support, he brings AI and technology tools to the table — helping design teams access better information faster, and positioning resinous coatings for how architects and owners will work in the next decade.

Get Straight Answers on Your Next Resinous Project

Book a free 30-minute call with Kurt and Noah. Bring your drawings, your spec, your questions, or just a problem you're trying to solve.

Schedule Your Free Consult →

No cost. No obligation. Just two people who know resinous coatings.

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