Powder coating of window grilles

The original purpose of the window grilles was protection. But now they have also become a decorative element of houses. Therefore, they must be strong, durable and very beautiful. The coating of the window grilles must withstand constant negative mechanical and chemical effects.

And provide such properties of the coating can powder paints, which are already entrenched in the market of paints and varnishes and have established themselves as a durable and beautiful coating.

If you were wondering how to paint a balcony grille or a grille on a window, then this article is for you. We talk about the advantages of powder coating and the technology of applying such paint to the product.

Why is powder coating better?

Powder paint forms an impervious whole coating, penetrating into all places of the product. And due to the fact that it is heated in the furnace, the coating is as dense and durable as possible.

Powder coating of metal gratings is used by all manufacturers. The fact is that such a coating is resistant to temperature extremes, moisture and ultraviolet. The paint is frost-resistant and practical. It does not form rust.

Traces of operation are less visible on window grilles painted in this way: scratches, scuffs, chips.

It is worth saying about the environmental friendliness of this material. If the paint has certificates of conformity, then it is absolutely safe for humans and the environment. In addition, the cost of powder coating is less than liquid. Because the material that did not settle on the product can be used again.

What color should the bars on the windows be

There are a lot of colors of powder paint, which allows you to choose the most suitable shade for painting the lattice.

The traditional and most popular colors for painting gratings are different shades of brown and black. They look stylish and do not attract too much attention. In addition, dirt is less visible on them.

Quite often, they also use white and silver colors. As a rule, lattices for country houses and sleeping areas are painted with such shades.

But any other colors can be used for painting gratings. The main thing is that the selected paint is intended for external use. So you can implement the most daring ideas and, if necessary, paint the window grilles in red.

How to paint a rusty grill on a window

With the new grilles, everything is simple: they are painted, and then put on the window. But with the old things everything is a little more difficult. In order to paint them with powder paint, gratings must be removed.

And then the cleaning step begins. It is needed for both new and old gratings. The product is cleaned by sandblasting, degreased, washed and dried. Rust must be removed from old rusty grilles. Otherwise, the coating will lag, and rust will affect other parts of the product. If the corrosion is strong and there is a lot of it, you can use special solvents.

After this treatment, the grate must be thoroughly washed and dried. Only then you can start painting directly.

The paint is applied in the spraying chamber with a gun. The dyed product is baked in a polymerization oven. It is important that the dimensions of the product correspond to the dimensions of the equipment.

In large plants, it is advisable to install automatic lines that will accelerate the entire process and reduce the risk of defects.