Powder Coating or Traditional Paint?

The process of powder coating is used in for both decorating and protecting metal items. The method uses a powder comprising of resin and tiny pigment particles electrostatically sprayed onto the surfaces of the item. The particles become electrically grounded, fusing with the metal once it's cured. But why does powder coating get the better of traditional paint?

Quick Turnaround

To ensure a proper finish, normal paint takes several days to dry. Powder coated items can be immediately placed into a curing oven, where they can dry in under 20 minutes. Our fully automated paint line means we don't have to have to wait for people in the process and powder coated item move quickly from step to step.

Durable

Stronger than traditional paint, powder coating makes metal extremely durable, scratch resistant and hard enough to stand up to force without damage while remaining malleable. It’s more immune to wear and tear plus reduces fading and harm from adverse weather conditions.

Ecologically Friendly

In addition to powder coating providing a great finish, it is also much better for the environment compared to traditional wet paint services. Liquid paint contains harmful solvents that are known to be harsh pollutants. However, powder coating does not contain any solvents, and only releases minuscule amounts of volatile organic compounds if any into the atmosphere. This means that finishers no longer have a need for purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment for pollution control, making the service more sustainable and allowing us to provide a cheaper service.

Find out more about our powder coating service and how we can provide you with a durable, flawlessly finished product at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional painting. Call us today on 01440 706218.