When you need a finish on your metal products, you likely will turn to one of the two biggest players in the market—the painters or the powder coaters. The decision is easier if you understand each process and are aware of the advantages of using one over the other. Let’s start with the procedure itself.
Paint vs. Powder Coat PROCEDURES
Painting is the traditional process of applying a liquid paint to a metal product for finishing. Before painting, the metal part must be thoroughly cleaned. A sprayer, pump, or some other sort of pressurized vessel is employed to deliver the wet paint. The paint is applied until the product is evenly coated with the desired thickness of paint.
Powder coating is a finishing process in which a coating is applied electrostatically to the metal’s surface as a dry powder, and heat is used to finalize the coating. The powder can be polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, and acrylics. As with painting, the product must be cleaned, giving close attention to the removal of any debris and oil which could prevent the dry powder from attaching correctly.
Paint vs. Powder Coat CHARACTERISTICS
Both painting and powder coating provide a finish for metal parts that is available in a variety of colors, but that’s where the similarities end.
Van Industries uses only the highest quality powders, and our comprehensive powder coating process ensures consistent, high-quality results every time. To learn more about our painting and powder coating services, click here to contact us, or click below for more information.
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