The coatings industry has for a while embraced the trend towards contemporary finishes for the powder coating of aluminium. There are hugely popular colours today such as Grey RAL 7016 Matt, Grey 7032, Black RAL 9005 Satin which are commonly specified by homeowners and widely chosen by architects. For where are more contemporary aesthetic is […]
Powder Coating
Colourful Exterior Facades bring new life to iconic Croydon Building
Delta Point in Croydon, Surrey is a highly prominent and now iconic building. Formerly a 28,500 sq m BT office building it is currently being renovated to form 404 apartments together with commercial facilities on the ground floors and basement. Delta Point was also made famous because it was used in the Batman Movie, The Dark […]
Helping ensure powder coated frames are maintained
In commercial construction there is plenty of paperwork that has to be handed over when the building is completed. Examples of these documents are: user guides Operation and Maintenance Information Commissioning of Plant and Machinery Defects Periods, Storage and Access of Information as well as Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations […]
Powder Coating Alternatives to Anodised Aluminium
Anodised aluminium is a completely different process to polyester powder coatings. Whilst anodising is still widely available, for many domestic window and door installers and even in commercial contracts some people find sourcing anodised aluminium difficult. There aren’t as many anodising companies as there are powder coaters. Another perception of anodised aluminium is that whilst […]
Standards used in polyester powder coating.
One of the major advantages of polyester powder coating is its long service life, colour availability, resistance to external elements and its long term performance. However for powder coating to last as long as marketed, it is important that it is coated by an experienced and expert applicator. Meeting recognised and industry standards is very […]