propyl methacrylate (TMSPMA) is used to coat the surface of halloysite nanoparticles, resulting in a less hydrophilic clay surface and improved nanoparticle dispersibility in the epoxy polymer (EP). The efficiency of epoxy/clay nanocomposites in terms of thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties was studied. The results of XRD, SEM/EDX, TEM, and TGA all show that halloysite nanoparticles are silanized. EP-TMSPMA/clay coatings have a high degree of hydrophobicity (WCA: 139°) and surface roughness. Electrochemical techniques were used to investigate the corrosion resistance of coated steel substrates. The coating resistance of the EP-TMSPMA/clay nanocomposite coating was found to be over 62.98% higher than the EP coating. Even after 15 days of immersion, electrochemical tests demonstrate that EP-TMSPMA/clay has a higher coating resistance (R coat ) than plain epoxy coated mild steel. At 15 days of immersion, SECM data show that the dissipation of Fe in the EP-TMSPMA/clay coated substrate is significantly lower than the pure epoxy coated substrate. Furthermore, mechanical testing (hardness, adhesion, and tensile strength) revealed that the epoxy/silane/clay nanocomposites had improved mechanical properties. Silanized clay including epoxy nanocomposites has excellent barrier, hydrophobic, and mechanical qualities, as well as excellent oxygen and water repellent capabilities. EP-TMSPMA/clay has the best characteristics of all of the coated nanocomposites examined. Because clay/silanes are environmentally safe, this form of coating could be used as a viable coating material for industrial purposes.