How Does Powder Coating Compare In Cost vs. “Wet” Paints?
Powder coating offers many specialty colors and textures not found with liquid paints. Even with the powder specialty colors, the associated costs are usually much less than that of liquid paints. The reason is because with conventional paints, a worker must first sand the area, then multiple layers of primer would need to be sprayed to “build up” a flat surface for the final paint color. As you have read, powder coat is approximately 2-3 times thicker than standard liquid paints and is up to 10 times more durable. Since powder coating is usually completed in just 1 layer, service costs are kept to a minimum. There is also no need for hazardous chemicals used in cleanup and the powder itself is environmentally friendly. In the end, powder coating is far superior in both cost and durability.
