‘Guide to Specifying Powder Coat’

The second in the series of Guidance Notes’ has been added to the Qualicoat UK and Ireland website. The ‘Guide to correct specification of powder coated aluminium’ is a short overview of the coating process and the standards involved.

Correct specification of surface finishes is crucial to obtaining long term aesthetic appeal and colour consistency across a wide range of products such as balconies, fenestration, rainwater goods and roofline products. As more independent powder coaters in the UK join Qualicoat UK and Ireland the specification process becomes easier. Qualicoat members use a high standard of equipment as laid down in the full Qualicoat manual and meet on a regular basis in order to discuss and approve new processes and systems. Third party independent testing of completed finishes ensures these standards are upheld to the benefit of members customers.

The Qualicoat UK and Ireland website also offers specifiers lists of approved suppliers and applicators including more information about the Qualicoat organisation.

Current news and information on architectural powder coating is frequently updated on the UK website at www.qualicoatuki.org. The European website offers the complete specification which can be found at www.qualicoat.net. Printed literature and telephone support is available from Qualicoat UK and Ireland Head Office in Birmingham on 0121 601 6746.