Architectural Powder Coat Finishes
Powder coatings are made without solvents. As a result, they emit zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when they are manufactured or factory-applied to a metal substrate.
Because powder coatings lack solvents, they emit zero VOCs. Liquid coatings are made with solvents that contain VOCs, but their VOC content is off-gassed and cured at the factory before arrival on the building site. This process makes both Kynar paint and powder coating an excellent choice for any building.
Powder coat is an excellent option for high-touch products such as handrails and entrances because of its hardness and scratch-resistance. The hardness of powder coatings is due to the raw materials used in their manufacture. Because they must be solid at room temperature, the resins used in powder coatings are heavier than those suspended in their liquid counterparts. As a result, powder coatings naturally produce thicker film builds that are harder and therefore, more resistant to scratches, mars, erosion and other detriments associated with high-touch, high-traffic applications.
As an applicator of all architectural finishing technologies - paint and powder coat Spectrum is highly qualified to help you determine the best finish for your project based on coating performance, environmental considerations, and project design goals.