Powder Coating FAQs

What is powder coating?

Powder coating is a finishing process that is environmentally friendly, that uses no solvents, and produces a very tough, durable finish that is far superior to most paint.

How is it applied?

There are a number of ways, but the most versatile is spraying a dry powder directly onto a product. The product is then put into a curing oven and held there while the powder is fused into a smooth coating.

How does it stay on the product before heating?

Magnetically. The product is negative and the powder is positive.

What types of products are coated?

Metal, primarily, but some ceramics and wood can be coated.

Is powder coating safe to be around?

Yes. Powder coating contains no solvents and therefore emits negligible, if any, polluting Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC's) into the atmosphere. Exhaust air from the coating booth can be safely returned to the coating room, and less oven air is exhausted to the outside, making the powder coating process a safer and cleaner finishing alternative.

Is powder coating a growing business?

Yes. Powder coating has become the fastest growing finishing technology, currently representing over 15 percent of the total industrial finishing market.