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Plastic, metal, concrete, and steel can all be powder coated. This cost-effective option is durable enough for both inside and outside materials. The otherwise dull products are given a glossy shine that will last the ages. Powder coating may be the best choice for finishing various materials. The ...

If you are in the market for a new industrial painting company, it can be tough to know where to start. There are so many options available, and it can be hard to tell which one is right for your business. In this blog post, we will discuss four things you need to consider when choosing an ...

The manufacturing industry creates integral components and products for contemporary society, but an even more significant shift in focus to environmental consciousness has recently taken hold. And one specific step in the manufacturing process is one of the most critical areas where positive ...

Do you ever wonder how certain products get their color? You likely assume that someone simply paints them, but how exactly? Yes, they are painted in a way, but most have been put through a process called powder coating.Think of powder coating as “painting with powder” instead of liquid. A powder ...

Nobody can deny the importance of caring for our environment and every single thing we can do in terms of advantages for our earth makes a difference, even if it seems small. This includes paint. Powder coating is a green technology that emits less harmful pollutants than traditional paint. When ...

From the earliest days of shipbuilding, craftspeople understood the practice and value of using paints to protect commercial assets and equipment. Improving waterproofing and protection from corrosion remain two of the main purposes of industrial painting, but today it is used for several business ...

For industrial, construction, and manufacturing workplaces, it is essential that companies take every precaution to protect their machinery and equipment from environmental factors and deterioration. This often means the application of an industrial powder coating on the surface of the equipment. ...

Industrial protective coatings have many benefits. They can protect surfaces from corrosion, chemicals, salt attacks, extreme temperatures, and more. However, to get these benefits, coatings have to be applied using the right methods and at the right time. Weather conditions have a huge impact on ...

There is a lot to consider when it comes to powder coating and what you are going to use it for. Furthermore, there are many advantages to using powder coat finishes over conventional paint. It’s typically applied electrostatically to metallic surfaces like steel or aluminum and then cured under ...

What is Electrostatic CoatingElectrostatic coating is when industrial coating applications use electric current as the means of clinging material to the product. This happens in a multi-stage process when fluoropolymers are applied to a particular metal object with the help of electricity. The ...

Powder-based paint is a superior product for a number of industrial applications and is used when a harder or more durable finish is required. A key advantage that powder coating has over conventional liquid paint and some other finishing processes is that it is safer, both for the environment and ...

Metal coating is an application that is widely used in thousands of products found in homes and businesses. Its purpose is to create a durable, protective layer on metals like steel or aluminum used in just about every industry. One of its primary uses is to protect surfaces against corrosion, ...

Powder coating plays an everyday role in the appliances we use on a daily basis. The biggest role it plays is in our home. If we start with our kitchen, powder coatings are prominent in the majority of the appliances we use — everything from a dishwasher to garbage disposal to the gas and electric ...

Abrasive blasting is a finishing service that prepares surfaces for coating applications effectively. Abrasive blasting is the process of propelling a stream of abrasive media such as aluminum oxide directly on the part, or in a Wheelabrator that mechanically cycles steel or iron shots around the ...

It’s possible you’ve heard of what many consider to be “the next big thing” in the coatings industry: smart coatings. Smart coatings are making quite a splash in the industry, with a compounded annual growth rate of nearly 50 percent and broad applications across automotive, marine, aerospace, ...

A long-lasting and durable finish, powder coating is an extremely popular finish that is more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and wearing than other finishes and wet paint. The following information provides answers about the advantages of using a powder coat treatment over wet paint....

The ancient Egyptians not only painted reliefs, tombs, temples, and palaces, but also flat surfaces.  Pigments were mostly mineral, chosen to withstand strong sunlight without fading. After painting, a varnish or resin was usually applied as a protective coating, and many paintings with some ...

Finishing services are often needed after metal parts are fabricated to harden a color coating, remove imperfections, or prepare the surface for painting. These are usually done through heat treating, buffing and polishing, and abrasive blasting. Read on to discover several common finishing ...

One of the many services at D&D Industrial Coatings that we proudly specialize in is, you guessed it, industrial coatings. By definition, an industrial coating is a layer or several layers of protective coating applied to concrete, steel, or other materials, and are manufactured with common ...

Let’s say that you have a perfectly operational appliance, or vehicle, or even a functional exterior of your home and office space. While everything is performing smoothly without complaint, one thing may be missing: it may not have the design aesthetic you desire. Powder coating is a great ...

Paint and other coatings are commonly used to provide aesthetic interest and color to industrial or commercial areas. In addition to adding beauty, they are also used to protect the underlying substrate from environmental decay and breakdown. This is especially true of materials that are in harsh ...

Industrial coatings are not something most people notice. While they often fly under the radar, they are extremely important for longevity and safety. They are generally used to protect concrete or metal surfaces. Coatings can keep a ship from sinking, help a building hold its structural integrity, ...

Summer is in swing for the 2017 year and many families are absorbing the vitamin D while they can. Among popular outdoor activities, BBQ’s and outdoor eating in general can be enjoyed regardless of age, income and physical ability. The most basic of requirements for eating outdoors could be ...

Custom coatings are important for many different industries and many different materials. They can add a slip resistant or non-stick coating to finished parts and creates a more vibrant or aesthetically pleasing finished product. Anti-slip – Industrial coatings can be applied to a variety of ...