What Is Powder Coating?
Powder coating is a durable finishing process used to protect and improve the appearance of steel products. It is widely used across the construction, manufacturing, automotive, and security industries due to its durability, clean finish, and wide range of colour options.
At Aremco Barriers, many of our steel bollards, barriers, gates, and perimeter security products are available with a powder coated finish to provide enhanced durability, improved appearance, and additional surface protection.
How Does Powder Coating Work?
Powder coating is a dry finishing process where electrostatically charged powder particles are sprayed onto a prepared metal surface.
Once applied, the coated steel is placed into a curing oven where the powder melts and chemically bonds to the surface, creating a smooth and highly durable protective finish.
Unlike traditional wet paint, powder coating does not rely on solvents and creates a thicker, more uniform coating.
Why Is Powder Coating Used On Steel Products?
Powder coating is commonly used on steel barriers, bollards, gates, and access control products because it provides:
- improved appearance
- enhanced durability
- UV resistance
- weather resistance
- colour customisation
- additional surface protection
It is especially popular for commercial, public realm, and architectural projects where both durability and aesthetics are important.
What Are The Benefits Of Powder Coating?
Durable Protective Finish
Powder coated steel surfaces are highly resistant to:
- scratches
- chipping
- fading
- abrasion
- weather exposure
This makes powder coating ideal for outdoor steel security products.
Wide Range Of Colours
Powder coating is available in a huge range of RAL colours including:
- RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey
- Black
- White
- Green
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
This allows steel barriers and bollards to match:
- branding
- fencing systems
- architectural requirements
- surrounding environments
Improved Appearance
Powder coating creates a smooth, professional finish that is often preferred for:
- schools
- retail parks
- commercial developments
- office buildings
- residential developments
- public spaces
UV & Weather Resistance
High-quality powder coating systems are designed to withstand:
- sunlight
- rain
- frost
- changing temperatures
helping maintain appearance over time.
Is Powder Coating Suitable For Outdoor Steel Products?
Yes.
Powder coating is widely used on outdoor steel products throughout the UK. However, for maximum corrosion protection, steel products are often first hot-dip galvanised before powder coating is applied.
This is known as a duplex coating system.
The galvanising protects the steel from corrosion, while the powder coating adds:
- colour
- aesthetics
- additional surface durability
This combination is commonly used for:
- steel bollards
- height restriction barriers
- swing gates
- perimeter fencing
- parking barriers
- access control systems
What Is A Duplex Coating System?
A duplex coating system combines:
- hot-dip galvanising
and - powder coating
This provides one of the most durable finishing systems available for outdoor steel products.
The galvanised coating protects the steel underneath, while the powder coated finish enhances appearance and provides additional surface protection.
Popular Powder Coated Finishes
Common powder coated finishes include:
- matt black
- gloss black
- anthracite grey
- textured finishes
- satin finishes
Bespoke RAL colour matching is also available for many commercial projects.
Powder Coated Steel Products From Aremco Barriers
At Aremco Barriers, we supply a wide range of powder coated steel products including:
- security bollards
- removable bollards
- telescopic bollards
- height restriction barriers
- swing gates
- Armco barriers
- parking barriers
- bespoke fabricated steelwork
Our products are manufactured using heavy-duty steel sections and finished to high standards for long-term durability and performance across commercial, industrial, and public environments.
If you require assistance selecting the right powder coated finish for your project, our team will be happy to help.