Powder Coating our metalwork
Leading Sustainability and Style in Gloss, Satin, Matt, specialist and Special Effects Powder Coats for Metalwork
They are one of the toughest surface finishes available as they are baked onto the metal. They give metalwork long-lasting durable protection, with many coatings lasting 20 years or more, and needing very little maintenance in that time. They are easy to clean, weather, abrasion, salt and chemical resistant. Some are even heat resistant, so can be used on metalwork that will be exposed to high temperatures such as fire pits. They also don’t give off fumes as they set, and produce very little waste during their application.
All this means that powder coats give metalwork attractive, easy care protection from rusting and corrosion that is people-friendly, planet-friendly, and wallet-friendly.
We stock, or can order in, gloss, satin and matt colours and special effects powder coatings from all the best colour ranges including RAL and Interpon. We only use the best quality powders and equipment from leading powder coat manufacturers including Akzo Nobel and HMG. Many of the powder coats we use are Qualicoat standard or architectural grade, suitable for use indoors or outdoors, and of course we powder coat all our metalwork using 100% renewable energy too.
No matter where you want to put your metalwork, or if you’re not sure what style or type of powder coat you need for it, we will work with you every step of the way to turn your idea into your perfect metalwork.
Read on to discover the huge range of colour, specialist & special effects powder coats for metal you can choose from for your custom Ravens’ Way metalwork, or get in touch with your ideas or questions!
Our Solid Colour Powder Coats
Our stock colour powder coats offer a rainbow of colours to choose from. These colours are the best value option when protecting and beautifying your Ravens’ Way metalwork. We can also order in other solid colour powder coats.
Signal Red
Gloss RAL 3001
Traffic Red
Gloss RAL 3020
Pure Orange
Gloss RAL 2004
Signal Yellow
Gloss RAL 1003
Luminous Green
Gloss RAL 6038
Leaf Green
Gloss RAL 6002
Moss Green
Gloss RAL 6005
Pastel Blue
Gloss RAL 5024
Azure Blue
Gloss RAL 5009
Cobalt Blue
Gloss RAL 5013
Traffic White
Gloss RAL 9016
Slate Grey
Gloss RAL 7015
Jet Black
Gloss, Satin, Matt, Velvet & VHT RAL 9005
Our Limited Edition Solid Colour Powder Coats
These are our current limited edition solid colour powder coats. We can also order in other solid colour powder coats.
Copper Brown
Matt RAL 8004
Sun Yellow
Matt RAL 1037
Beige Grey
Matt RAL 7006
Brown Grey
Matt RAL 7013
Basalt Grey
Matt RAL 7012
Anthracite Grey
Matt RAL 7016
Pigeon Blue
Matt RAL 5014
Our Finely Textured Cast Iron Effect Powder Coats
These powder coats have a finely textured surface that makes smooth metal look like painted cast iron, and are an excellent option for both traditional and contemporary metalwork. They are easy care, and don’t show fingerprints or dust. We can also order in other textured and cast iron effects powder coats.
Traffic White
Cast Iron Effect RAL 9016
Light Grey
Cast Iron Effect RAL 7035
Jet Black
Cast Iron Effect RAL 9005
Our Metallic & Candy Special Effect Lacquers
Stunning effects can be created with our metallic and candy special effect lacquers. They are hugely versatile if you’re looking to add a touch of flair to your metalwork. They really do look edible! They can be used over polished or brushed aluminium or stainless steel, or they can go over a base coat of “ultrachrome” to give even more depth to the colour, or over “sovereign silver” to add a subtle sparkle. We can also order in other metallic and candy special effects powder coats.
Candy Cranberry Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Candy Raspberry Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Candy Apple Red Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Shimmering Gold Gloss Lacquer
Candy Emerald Green Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Candy Teal Blue Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Candy Mid Blue Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Candy Deep Blue Gloss Lacquer
Over Sovereign Silver
Pearl golD
Pearl RAL 1036
Sovereign Silver Satin
Ultrachrome
With Clear Gloss Lacquer Top Coat
Clear
Gloss Lacquer
Special Order Powder Coat Colours and Effects
Can’t see the colour or effect you want? Don’t worry! We can order in most “RAL” colours, and a huge variety of fancy effect colours. If you need to colour match or have a particular special effect in mind we can usually find an exact or very close match. Prices for special order powder coat colours and effects start at around £35 including VAT.
If an exact match is not available off-the-shelf, it is often possible to have bespoke colour or effect powder coats specially manufactured to meet your requirements.
So beautiful, and the quality is amazing!
Powder Coating Metal FAQ
What are powder coats and powder coating?
Powder coats are dry powders that are applied to cleaned and treated metal to protect and beautify it. They are sprayed onto the metal using a jet of air through a nozzle, then the metal is baked in an oven to set the powder coat onto the surface. This process is called powder coating.
Want to find out more about powder coating metal? Contact us now!
Why powder coat? Why don’t you use paint?
Using baked-on powder coats and primers instead of paint to protect and beautify our products means that we do not routinely produce any paint solvent fumes, waste solvent, or used paint tins and packaging, so we can make metalwork that is more sustainable and planet-friendly.
Want to find out more about the sustainability of powder coating? Contact us now!
What powder coat colours or effects should I choose?
With hundreds of thousands of options available, it can be a bit tricky to work out what would look, and work, best. Which powder coat colours or effects you choose for your custom metalwork depends on the look you want to achieve and where the metalwork will be kept or used. We have expertise in thousands of surface finishes and will talk you through the options that will be most suitable for your particular metalwork.
Want to find out more about your powder coating options? Contact us now!
Gloss, satin or matt? What do “high gloss”, “medium gloss”, “low gloss”, “Gloss Units” & “GU” mean?
Most of us describe a painted surface as gloss, satin or matt. As these terms aren’t precise, the shininess of powder coating is measured in “Gloss Units”, or “GU”, and categorised into “gloss levels”:
High gloss levels will look very shiny, and are over 85GU
Medium gloss levels will look satin, and are between 30-70GU
Low gloss levels will look matt, and are less than 30GU
Which gloss unit or level you choose for your custom metalwork depends on the look you want to achieve and where the metalwork will be kept or used. We have expertise in all the gloss levels and will talk you through what will be most suitable for your particular metalwork.
We can usually get most powder coats in gloss, satin and matt. Want to find out more about gloss levels? Contact us now!
Can I change my choice of powder coat before you make it?
Yes, Our custom metalwork service includes free minor modifications such as changing which finish you would like before we start manufacturing. If you have already confirmed your order with a payment, changing powder coats may add further costs, but we would let you know what those would be before buying your custom powder coat.
Can you powder coat multi-coloured items?
It is possible to achieve multi-coloured metalwork with solid colour powder coats if you fasten together different coloured pieces of metal. It is also possible to blend coloured lacquers on the metal surface when applying them. This produces some fabulous artistic ombre effects which are perfect for decorative items.
Which colours you choose for your metalwork depends on the look you want, the location you’re putting it in, and the use you’re putting it to. No matter what your requirements, we will guide you through choosing the perfect combination of powder coats for you.
Want to know more about multi-coloured powder coating? Contact us to ask about it.
What metals can be powder coated?
Mild steel, stainless steel, special alloy steels e.g. Hardox, aluminium and aluminium tread plate can all be powder coated very successfully.
Which metal you choose for your metalwork depends on the look you want, the location you’re putting it in, and the use you’re putting it to. No matter what your requirements, we will guide you through choosing the perfect combination of metal and powder coat for you.
Want to know about powder coating a metal we don’t mention? Contact us to ask about it.
What metals shouldn’t be powder coated?
We don’t recommend powder coating COR-TEN weathering steel or other brands of weathering steel, as the powder coat doesn’t stick well to the weathering surface.
Which metal you choose for your metalwork depends on the look you want, the location you’re putting it in, and the use you’re putting it to. No matter what your requirements, we will guide you through choosing the perfect combination of metal and powder coat for you.
Want to know about powder coating a metal we don’t mention? Contact us to ask about it.
How do you prepare the metal for powder coating?
We use a range of machines and techniques.
Abrasive machines include our Loewer swing grinder, our floor standing belt linishers, our vibratory bowl, our horizontal tumbler, or our range of bench mounted and hand held machines for finishing edges and complex parts including drum sander burnishers, power files, belt sanders, disc sanders, disc grinders and pencil grinders.
The techniques we use in your project may include de-slagging, de-burring, edge bevelling, fine satin brushing and mirror polishing. We also fully degrease and pre-treat all metalwork that is to be powder coated using appropriate chemical pre-treatment.
Want to know more about how we would prepare your metalwork for powder coating? Contact us to find out more.
What about corrosion? Do you use primers and undercoats?
Yes, we keep several powder coat primers in stock, including zinc-free and zinc rich formulae. We will select the one that is most suitable for your project to protect your metalwork from rusting or corrosion.
Which primer we choose for your metalwork depends on your requirements, the location you’re putting your metalwork in in, and the use you’re putting it to. No matter what your requirements, we will guide you through choosing the perfect combination of primer and top coat.
Want to know about powder coat primers? Contact us to ask about them.
Can you supply documents for your Qualicoat powders?
Yes, please contact us to ask about them.
Can see how a powder coat will look? Do you do samples?
Yes, once we start working with you to create your Ravens’ Way metalwork we can send powder coated metal samples for just a couple of pounds. This will mean that you can get a much better idea of how your powder coated metalwork will look in real life. Please ask us if you’d like us to do this for you.
We are unable to supply powder coat samples if you are not working with us on a metalwork project.
Do you refurbish things like alloy wheels or bicycle frames?
No, we do not offer refurbishment of previously powder coated or painted metal items such as alloy wheels or bicycle frames.
Can you powder coat something I’ve made?
We do not generally carry out powder coating on items that we have not manufactured.
How do I find out more? Can I talk to you about powder coating metalwork?
Yes absolutely! We’d love to hear from you even if you’re not sure yet whether powder coating your metalwork is right for you. Get in touch and we’ll talk things through with you.