Renovating your home is part of owning and taking care of your home. When you get a chance to renovate, do it. Some home renovations are also great at improving the quality of life and value of your property and not just for beautification. Here are some home renovations you can do with powder coating. 

8 Home Renovations You Can Do with Powder Coating

You may have encountered powder coating a few times when you look up home renovations on the internet. It’s a popular option for people looking to improve their homes. 

In this article, we’ll guide you on how powder coating works with home renovation and what home renovations you can do with powder coating. Powder coating is also easy to apply with the help of a powder coating gun making it easier to use for home renovations. 

Railings and Posts

Railings on the porch are important for safety in the front yard and back porch. They can be made of different materials with iron as the most usual choice. Iron is solid and comfortable on your hands. 

 

With powder coating, you can stay away from the traditional black or chrome color iron porch railings and posts usually have. You can choose brighter colors to give your outdoor look a more welcoming aura rather than the dull and gloomy black porch railings. 

Door and Cabinet Handles

Generally, the door and cabinet handle go well with the color of the furniture. However, the finish could fade with time or get damaged. You may also not like the color of the handle and customize it the way you want it. 

 

You can recolor your door and cabinet handles through quick sandblasting to strip off the old coating. You can then refinish with any color you want with powder coating. 

Fences

Fences can also be powder coated and given a custom-color theme. Aside from beautification,  powder coating also protects your fences from fading or chipping for a long time. However, we recommend you only do this with iron fences. 

 

The coating can last for up to 8 to 30 years depending on the environment. It’s up to you how you customize your fence. Just keep in mind, that it also comes with an added bonus protection. 

Light Fixtures

Light fixtures often get low-quality finishes because of mass production. Therefore, it easily becomes a liability in terms of decoration. Powder coating can help light fixtures be in theme with your home design. 

Plumbing Fixtures

Powder coating your plumbing fixtures can help improve their durability. You can also powder coat them for the sake of improving the appearance of your bathroom interior design. This only applies to powder coat plumbing fixtures that are made of metal. 

Furniture

Iron furniture like barstools, iron chairs, and tables, and other metal furniture can be renovated with powder coating. You need to sand-blast the furniture, repair it, and then refinish using powder coating.

Kitchen Utensils

Kitchen utensils like stovetop, sink, and other metallic kitchen utensils can be renovated with powder coating to create a color theme for your kitchen area. You can even apply it to smaller utensils like hanging pans for full customization. 

Flowerbed Trim and Planters

If you have a garden at home, chances are you have some iron flowerbed trim and planters. Maybe it’s time to renovate and decorate your garden to complement the plants and flowers you are growing. 

How Powder Coating Works

Powder coating is applied after the area it is applied to is thoroughly cleaned of all contaminants on its surface. The powder coating is then applied either by spraying or dipping in fluid with suspended powder material. The powder coating protects the surface from external elements. 

Frequently Asked Question

Is Powder Coating Worth the Money?

In most cases, powder coating is the best option for finishing because it provides excellent durability, texture, and simple application. The coating can last for many years and is also a safer option with its simple application. 

How Long Does Powder Coating Last?

Depending on the environment, powder coating can last for up to 20 years. If exposed to UV light and other outdoor environments, it might be lowered to around 5 to 9 years. Varying coatings also differ in lifespans. 

Conclusion

There are many home renovations you can do with powder coating. It’s up to you how to go about it. We recommend emphasizing prolonging the lifespan of your home equipment and then customizing it for aesthetics. 

Guest Contributor: Makayla Connors