When you choose a set of outdoor patio furniture, it’s often a big investment. You buy it not only to increase your comfort outdoors but also to enhance your home’s beauty and value. That said, you should take steps to protect that investment. Most furniture is easy to paint and repaint or stain to keep it looking new. But some furniture—metal furniture in particular—can do with more than a new coat of paint to retain its charm. Consider powder coating such pieces. Powder coating protects even as it beautifies, translating into the following benefits. Here’s why you should powder coat outdoor furniture.
Extending Its Lifespan
This is probably the biggest and best reason to powder coat your patio furniture. Outdoor pieces have exposure to the elements, sometimes all year long. Rain, snow, sun, hot and cold temperatures, and more can take their toll. Powder coating creates a shield that separates the metal from the great outdoors, preventing fading, scratching, chipping, and rust. It lasts longer than paint as well and covers the furniture more smoothly and evenly.
Keeping It Looking Good
When you think of powder coating, you might think of flat, featureless, and plastic-looking coverage. But technology has caught up with the process, and powder coating can now offer a huge variety of colors, finishes, textures, and looks. It doesn’t matter if you want your furniture to have a glossy veneer, a metallic sheen, or an antique or even super-modern look. There’s a powder coating that can accommodate you and your tastes. And again, powder coating doesn’t rust, scratch, or fade, so it looks lovely longer.
Going Green
Powder coating is better for the environment than a lot of other paints, stains, and coatings. The powder coating process doesn’t contain solvents, petroleum products, volatile organic compounds, flammable chemicals, and other dangerous compounds. It’s nontoxic as well. And during the process, it’s possible to recycle and reuse any powder-coating product that doesn’t adhere to the furniture. A powder coat can last for decades too, keeping patio furniture out of landfills.
Getting Better Value
When you powder coat outdoor furniture, you’re already aiding your home’s value by placing pieces that complement your home’s looks and beauty. That improves curb value too. Even if you don’t plan to sell your home for a while, it’s always better to build its value visually and financially. Friends and family will enjoy themselves more at barbecues, parties, and other family events when the furniture looks its best.
Those are just a few reasons why you should powder coat outdoor furniture. If you want to learn more about the process and what it can do for you and your furnishings, contact us. We’re eager to speak with you about our precise powder-coating service and other products.