Q: What is powder coating?
A: Powder coating is the process of spraying electrically charged powder on a magnetized surface. Once the surface has been coated with powder, it is cured in an oven. The curing gives the metal a strong, durable, and professional looking finish.
Q: Is powder coating environmentally friendly?
A: Powder coating is a clean, environmentally friendly and virtually pollution-free! In addition, unused or over-sprayed powder can be recovered for reuse, any waste is minimal and can be disposed safely. Choose powder coating and do your part to preserve the environment.
Q: Isn’t powder coating expensive?
A: Contrary to popular belief, powder coating costs about the same as a professional spray paint job. Contact us today for a quote.
Q: Is powder coating really better than paint?
A: Take a look at the image below. On the left is how powder coating holds up to a hammer, and on the right is how paint holds up. There’s no comparison. When it comes to coverage, paint thickness is usually between .25 and .50 millimeters. Powder coating thickness is between 2 and 6 millimeters. And we use a very expensive measuring device to test this.
Spray paint is incredibly harmful to the environment, releasing perfluorocarbons or PFCs into the atmosphere. Whereas powder coating is produces no harmful toxins. Not to mention all the excess powder is captured and safely disposed of. You decide if powder coating is really better than paint.
Q: Isn’t powder coating just for industrial applications?
A: Not at all. Everyone from your average home owner to an industrial supplier has projects that make powder coating the most effective and affordable solution. With powder coating, you get industrial protection without the industrial look – unless that’s what you want.
Q: What types of materials can be powder coated?
A: Anything that is metal can be powder coated: bicycle frames, spindles, toy tractors, car frames, hand tools, car rims, patio furniture, and the list goes on.
Q: What kinds of colors can I get something powder coated in?
A: The color options for powder coating are almost identical to paint. Powder coating also allows for some unique patterns, finishes, and textures.
Q: How big of a project can I bring in?
A: As long as your project fits in a 4′ by 7′ room (soon to be 6′ by 13′), we can work on it. No project too small!
