Painting vs. Powder Coating

Paint booths are still popular despite the advent of powder booths. Powder coat beats the paint brush because of cheaper capital and running costs. The powder coat is tougher and resistant to abrasion. It also provides a relatively harder exterior than the paint film. Generally, It’s easier to provide the exact color and finish that you desire in a powder coat. The powder coat does not sag or run as the coat becomes thicker unlike in the case of the paint. Finally, wastage losses are almost zilch since the entire overspray can generally be recycled.

Thin paint films on the other hand are easier to apply, they are more stable under UV radiation and sometimes you get more color options than powder coats at a cheaper cost. The recycling of multi color overspray is not possible for powder coats. Finally, both paint and powder booths are popular in their own sphere of application.