Sandblasting and Powder coat your Patio Furniture
Why is Sandblasting and Powder coating the best way to restore my Patio Furniture?
Powder coating has been around for 80 years and developed in the early 1940's. There are a lot of benefits to powder coating. Powder coating
- Can be applied at different thicknesses without running
- Is durable and long-lasting, even when exposed to heat, water and UV rays
- Can provide a variety of finishes and textural effects
- Provides a more flexible coating than wet paint
- Cures more quickly than liquid coatings (due to the final baking process)
What type of items is power coating use for?
Todays' powder coating is used most often on metal parts, furniture and equipment. It’s used in dozens of industries for a huge array of items including:
- Agricultural tools & tractors
- Boating & marine supplies
- Airplanes & aerospace equipment
- Signage
- Military applications
- Household appliances, as well as HVAC systems
- Sports equipment
- Patio furniture
- Playground equipment
- Window and door frames
- Metal facades (in architecture)
- Auto parts, including wheels, engine components, frames and more
- Electronics
- And many more.
What is power coating ideal for Patio Furniture?
Powder coating is ideal for Patio furniture. All alloy metals containing iron ruse. They need 3 things to rust and naturally posses 2 of the 3 elements, the 3rd is moisture. Even the moisture in the air is enough to develop rust. Powder coating provides a think protective coating that prevent moisture from direct contact with the alloy metal.
Why do you have to sand blast before your powder coat?
Sand blasting is the best way to remove all the old finish and rust from your furniture before the powder coating process takes place. Sandblasting is dry and does not interduce moisture think chemicals stripping process do. Sandblasting also makes a good foundational base for the powder coating to lock into.
Wide Range of Colors and textures available with Powder coating !
Powder coating is a lot like paint in that there is almost every shade of every color available in various textures and shines. We have several different manufacture color charts to select Special order color from. Carmel Restoration has selected standard colors that have powder coating to match the strapping colors.