Powder Coating Vs. Paint

admin • November 2, 2018

When comparing powder coating to traditional paint application, powder coating is superior in almost every way. They both serve similar roles and can be considered two means of achieving the same end: to protect objects and provide a professional-looking finish. Developments in technology have given rise to powder coating, which is quickly replacing traditional paint applications when it comes to applying professional finishes to cars, furniture and other items. Here are a few comparisons between powder coating and paint that will explain the ways in which powder coating is superior to paint, and why it is becoming increasingly popular.

Durability

Powder coating lasts longer than paint does. If you take two similar objects and apply a powder coating to one and a traditional paint coating to the other, the powder coating will last up to 10x longer than the paint coating. The powder coating will still be looking good long after the paint has chipped and faded away.

Color Selection

This is one area in which paint might outperform powder coating. This is primarily because it is possible to mix colors to create new ones. Since powder coating consists of small, colored particles, they cannot be mixed to create new colors. However, as time goes on, more color variations are being created, and even now there is a large enough selection of powder coating colors to meet most needs.

Protection

Both paint and powder coating protect items against damages, with rust, erosion and scratches being the most common damaging factors. While paint does a good job of protecting surfaces from being damaged, powder coating has been shown to protect them more thoroughly for longer amounts of time. When a painted object is dented, the paint will likely chip away, whereas when a powder coated object is dented, the powder coating bends with the object, which ensures a complete coverage even after the object is misshapen.

Application process

The application process for paint and powder coating is essentially the same: you simply spray the coating onto the material. However, the application process does differ in a few subtle but important ways. First of all, powder coating usually provides a more even and complete coat than paint does. Secondly, mistakes made while powder coating are much easier to correct because all you need to do is blow the particles off and start again, whereas paint will need to be removed via sandblasting or a chemical treatment.

The post Powder Coating Vs. Paint appeared first on Full Blown Coatings.

< Older Post

Newer Post >

Share This Post!

Passivation: what it is, how it works, and when you need it

By Admin • February 3, 2026

TL;DR — Passivation

Modern operating room with surgical equipment and C-arm X-ray machine. Blue and white interior.

Powder Coating for the Medical Field (AS9001)

By Admin • February 3, 2026

TL;DR — Powder Coating for the Medical Field (AS9001) Medical-grade powder coating prioritizes cleanability, chemical resistance, durability, and documented quality suitable for hospitals and device makers. Buyers often expect AS9001-style rigor with ISO-style documentation, including travelers, lot traceability, cure logs, inspections, and retained panels. Proper prep drives longevity: degreasing, targeted media blasting, conversion coating, and outgassing for castings, plus precise masking of functional interfaces. Cure must be verified at part temperature with time-at-temp logs, calibrated film-build checks, and controlled color and gloss against masters. Validation uses adhesion, impact, bend, chemical rubs with alcohols and quats, corrosion testing when needed, and cleanability trials that mirror real SOPs. Common applications include carts, IV stands, rails, cabinets, monitor arms, housings, and bed components, with neutral, low-glare textures for easy wipe downs. Cost reflects geometry, masking, pretreatment, custom colors or antimicrobials, documentation level, and batching strategy. Use a Utah finisher that shows sample travelers, retained panels, and oven mapping, and can scale from prototype to production while maintaining consistency. Service coverage spans Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, and Cache County with pickup and delivery by arrangement. Need help setting specs or validation? Talk to Full Blown Coatings for pretreatment plans, antimicrobial options, cure control, and documentation that meets your audit requirements.

Black and white close-up of a jet engine, showing blades, central cone, and surrounding cowling.

Why powder coating for aerospace under ISO/AS9100 matters

By Admin • January 27, 2026

TL;DR — Powder Coating for Aerospace (ISO/AS9100) Powder coating provides durable, lightweight, low-VOC protection for aerospace interiors, avionics housings, and ground-support equipment. ISO/AS9100 adds aviation-grade controls: documented travelers, first article inspection, calibrated gauges, cure logs, and full traceability. Performance depends on disciplined prep: precision cleaning, media blasting, conversion coating, outgassing, masking, and purpose-built racking with solid grounding. Cure is validated with thermocouples on representative mass to hit time-at-temperature. Film build is held within spec and Faraday areas are engineered up front. Release testing covers thickness, adhesion, impact, bend, gloss, color delta, humidity or salt fog, and specified chemical rubs. Use powder for consistent appearance and abrasion resistance in cabins and on the ramp. Choose alternatives like anodize, conversion coat, ceramic, or vacuum coating when ultra-thin or high-temp films are required. Cost drivers: part size and complexity, masking, pretreatment stack, finish tier, special tests, and documentation packages. Buyer checklist: drawings with mask and film-build zones, color and gloss targets, required tests, documentation needs, sample panels or pilot build, and packaging specs. Need an aerospace-grade, ISO/AS9100-aligned finish in Utah? Full Blown Coatings can quote , sample, and document to spec.