What makes clean room painting different from standard industrial painting?

Clean room painting requires specialized protocols including HEPA-filtered equipment, non-shedding materials, ESD-safe procedures, and particle monitoring throughout the project. Our teams undergo clean room certification and follow strict gowning procedures. All materials are pre-cleaned and certified for clean room use.

How do you prevent contamination during semiconductor facility painting?

We implement multiple containment strategies including negative air pressure systems, tacky mats at entry points, and complete isolation of work areas. All tools and materials are cleaned to clean room standards before entry. We conduct continuous particle monitoring and maintain detailed logs to ensure ISO class compliance throughout the project.

What certifications are required for painting in semiconductor facilities?

Our teams maintain clean room protocol certification, ESD awareness training, and facility-specific safety credentials. We're familiar with ISO 14644 standards and semiconductor industry requirements. All crew members undergo background checks and sign strict confidentiality agreements due to the sensitive nature of semiconductor facilities.

Intel Semiconductor Facility Painting Case Study | Clean Room Coatings

Project Overview

Client

Intel Corporation - Semiconductor Manufacturing Division

Location

Chandler, Arizona

Project Scope

Clean room and controlled environment coating application across 500,000 sq ft of semiconductor manufacturing space

Duration

6 months (phased approach)

The Challenge

Intel needed to update the coating systems in their semiconductor fabrication facility without disrupting the 24/7 manufacturing operations. The project required maintaining ISO Class 5 clean room standards while applying specialized ESD-safe coatings in areas with sensitive electronic equipment worth millions of dollars.

The facility's strict contamination control requirements meant zero tolerance for particles, outgassing, or any disruption to the controlled environment. Additionally, all work had to be completed around active semiconductor wafer production.

Project By The Numbers

500K

Square Feet

ISO 5

Clean Room Class

Zero

Contamination Events

24/7

Operational Throughout

Our Solution

Specialized Materials

• Low-outgassing epoxy systems
• ESD-safe conductive coatings
• Particle-free application methods
• ISO-certified clean room paints

Clean Room Protocols

• Full bunny suit requirements
• HEPA-filtered equipment
• Continuous particle monitoring
• Multi-stage decontamination

Phased Execution

• Zone-by-zone approach
• Coordinated with production
• Night and weekend work
• Zero downtime achieved

Clean Room Coating Process

1

Pre-Qualification

Material testing and particle count verification in controlled environment

2

Containment Setup

Installation of clean room barriers and negative air systems

3

Surface Preparation

Particle-free cleaning and preparation methods

4

Coating Application

Precision application with continuous monitoring

Results & Impact

Performance Metrics

✓ Maintained ISO Class 5 standards throughout project
✓ Zero particle contamination events recorded
✓ 100% ESD compliance verified
✓ Completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule

Client Benefits

✓ No production interruption or yield impact
✓ Extended coating life with 10-year warranty
✓ Improved facility aesthetics and morale
✓ Enhanced chemical resistance in process areas

"Moorhouse Coating exceeded our expectations on this critical project. Their understanding of clean room protocols and ability to work within our stringent requirements was exceptional. They delivered a flawless coating application while our fab continued operating at full capacity. The team's professionalism and attention to detail made them an invaluable partner."

Michael Chen
Facilities Director, Intel Corporation

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