When it comes to choosing the best powder coating for architectural aluminium, quality assured applicators are essential. We explain why it’s important to not just use any powder coater and the protection afforded by using a quality assured and certified applicator. The best powder coating for architectural aluminium. The word architectural is widely used in […]
Colour Standards and Options
Frequently Asked Questions about Qualicoat.
Superior Paint and Powder Coating are Qualicoat members. Qualicoat is the leading organisation for creating specifications and standards for the correct application of polyester powder in architectural applications. When we receive an order to treat, colour and protect architectural aluminium, we adhere to the strict standards and specifications laid out by Qualicoat. What is the […]
Coating methods used in architectural aluminium
Aluminium extrusions when untreated and exposed to the elements undergo a chemical reaction. This reaction results in an oxide layer forming on the surface of the metal that becomes thicker over time. In a general sense, it is entirely possible to leave aluminium untreated in its ‘mill finish’ form. However, where colour or greater durability […]
How Qualicoat classifies polyester powder finishes
Why quality in powder coatings is essential. At Superior Paint and Powder coating, we provide advanced quality coatings to architectural aluminium and other metals for construction. Our polyester powder comes from the global providers such as Interpon, Syntha Pulvin, Tiger, Axalta and IG Paints. What you may not know is that polyester powders come in […]
Can you polyester powder coat wood?
The powder coating process has advanced significantly over the last 30 years. Polyester powder coating has not only revolutionised how aluminium and steel are coloured, but has made these materials and the buildings they are fitted to last longer. For those that require a wood effect finish, sublimation on aluminium extrusions provide one solution. However, […]