Paint, powder coat, galvanizing, clear coat and patina: which finish suits your metalwork and how to make it last.
A finish is what stands between steel and the weather. The best weld in the world will rust if the finish fails. Choosing the right finish for the setting, and preparing the metal properly, matters as much as the fabrication itself.
Primer and paint are the simplest and most flexible option. Powder coat is a baked, hard finish that resists chipping. Hot-dip galvanizing gives long protection for outdoor steel. Clear coats show bare steel, and a natural rust patina can be a design choice. We help you pick what suits the setting and the look.
Flexible and easy to touch up.
Hard, baked, chip resistant.
Long outdoor protection.
Shows the steel itself.
A natural finish by design.
Clean metal makes a finish last.
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Welding Process PickerPick the metal, thickness and location and see which welding processes suit the job.Try it 
Steel Weight and Material CalculatorEnter a shape and its size and see weight, stock lengths and how much steel to order.Try it 
Welding Cost EstimatorPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Galvanizing and quality powder coat last a long time. Paint over primer is good and easy to repair.
Powder coating is done in a shop oven. We can arrange it for parts that can be moved.
Yes for paint on bare steel. Primer bonds the paint and blocks rust.
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