Powder coating has been commonplace in manufacturing since the 1950s, and remains one of the fastest-growing finishing technologies there is. The powder used during the coating process can be either a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. Thermoplastics do not change their chemical composition while curing, which means they can be melted down and reused in […]
One of the most common questions we receive is whether you can powder coat any type of material. Most people are familiar with powder coating as a process used for metal applications, but what about for materials like plastic, wood, MDF and more? Technically you can powder coat some other materials, but many times it […]
Powder coating is a modern method of painting that offers several advantages over wet paint. With so many benefits, one might wonder why wet paint is still used at all. Can’t we simply powder coat everything? To answer this question, we must first understand the process of powder coating in Washington. What is powder coating? […]
Which is better for coating services in Washington—wet paint or powder paint? The goal of both is to protect metals from deterioration. They create a barrier to oxygen so the metal does not rust. Both contain pigments, resins and additives. The main difference in their makeup is solvent. Wet paint has it, while powder coating […]
What is powder coating? In its simplest terms, powder coating is a powder paint compound that is negatively charged with a special spray gun. The negative charge causes the powder particles to adhere to any positively charged metal object being sprayed. Once the object has been covered with the powder coating, it’s baked in a […]