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 […]
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New anti-graffiti paints from Axalta
Graffiti is common in the vast majority of towns and cities all over the UK. It is a sad fact that buildings, vehicles, outside walls and sometimes even homes can come under attack from vandals choosing to graffiti any place deemed suitable. Graffiti, not only causes damage and makes buildings undesirable but it also harms […]
Why does powder coated aluminium corrode?
Polyester powder coating and in particular on aluminium windows, doors and screens is the most popular method of colouring and finishing aluminium. Some of the benefits of modern polyester powder coat finishes are durability and the environmental benefits. Because powder coating uses no solvents in the application process, this is more environmentally friendly than “wet […]
Powder coated hybrid windows
Polyester powder coating is the most common method of finishing and coating aluminium extrusions. It is regarded as the most effective method for giving protection to aluminium against chipping, scratching and moisture. Virtually every modern aluminium window system available is not powder coated. It is powder coated aluminium when correctly pretreated and painted that provides a […]
Why does powder coating fade?
Look at any older building that has powder coated aluminium windows and doors installed more than 20 years ago and it is common to notice a fading on the powder coated finish. Why does powder coating fade, and what can you do about it? Why does powder coated aluminium fade? Exposure to the elements is the […]