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For many fabrication projects, powder coating is a better option than traditional paint. It is typically the more long-lasting and flexible option, often yielding a better finish. If you're considering powder coating for your next project, you'll want to be aware of the factors in the process that can affect the cost. Read below to learn about these factors and what you can do to safe money during the powder coating process.

When considering the finish for your fabrication project, there are several options to choose from, including powder coating and paint. Paint is the more traditional approach, but comes with many limitations in color and finish. Powder coating is often the more advanced option for finishing your metal fabrication project and can often be provided at the same cost of paint. According to the Powder Coating institute, the primary benefits of powder coating are a quality appearance, improved durability, and reduced environmental impact of your products. These benefits are just a few of the many advantages to choosing powder coating for your next stainless steel fabrication project.

When considering the finish for your metal fabrication project,  there are several options to choose from, includingpowder coating and paint. Paint is the more traditional approach, but comes with many limitations in color and finish. Powder coating is often the more advanced option for finish your metal fabrication project. This blog post provides an overview of some of the benefits associated with powder coating.

There are different options to consider when deciding on proper coating for metal product. Powder coating involves the application of a dry powder that settles with the application of heat from an oven. Painting involves the application of liquid paint with a pump, spray or other pressurized applicant. Both of these methods are viable options to coat a metal product, but come with advantages and disadvantages. Below is a comparison of the different aspects of powder coating and painting to help you evaluate which option is best for you.