Is galvanised or powder coated better for outdoor steel?

Hot-dip galvanising gives the longer bare-metal life because the zinc protects the steel even where it is scratched. Powder coating gives colour and a harder surface but relies on the film staying intact. For exposed sites we galvanise first and powder coat over it.

What preparation do you use before coating?

Steel is shot blasted to SA2.5 near-white metal, which removes mill scale and rust and gives the profile the powder needs to key into. Coating is then applied and oven cured. Blasting alone is available if you are painting the steel yourself.

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Shot blasting and powder coating for the trade

Trade blast and coat work on your own steel, plus repairs and site welding. Blast to SA2.5, prime where required, then polyester powder coat in any RAL and cure in our own oven.

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Finishing Services

Trade Shot Blasting & Powder Coating

Blast and coat for other fabricators, engineers and installers. Bring us your steel and it comes back blasted, primed if required and coated to any RAL. Shot blasting to SA2.5 Solvent-free powder coating, full RAL range Texture, hammer and metallic finishes Zinc-rich primer for exterior corrosion resistance Typical coating turnaround seven days Priced by area and component size. The listed price is a nominal booking value — send a component list for a proper quote.

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£114.00 inc VAT

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Finishing Services

Site Welding & Steelwork Repairs

Mobile welding and repair for gates, railings, plant and access steelwork — damaged hinge posts, sheared brackets, failed welds and impact damage. MIG, MMA and TIG on site Repair, re-hang and re-align Touch-in coating after repair Doncaster and surrounding area Priced on attendance. The listed price is a nominal booking value — call to confirm scope and timing.

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£354.00 inc VAT

Common questions

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Need finishing services to your own sizes?

Send a drawing or a schedule and we'll price it against your spec — budget costs back within 48 hours.

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