Because your patio furniture spends most of its time outdoors, it must endure the harsh effects of near-constant exposure to UV radiation, rain, ice, wind, and snow. This not only leaves it looking weather-beaten, but it can considerably shorten its lifespan. However, patio furniture powder coating will protect it against the elements and renew the way it looks. Fortunately, winter is the ideal time to have this done.

Why Winter's the Best Time for Patio Furniture Powder Coating

Because Missouri receives brisk winter weather, most people in the state find they don't use their patio or outdoor furniture much. It is therefore an ideal time to have these items revitalized. After it's been coated, you have time to let it sit for several months before use to let the finish fully harden. 

Be aware that, if you wait until spring, you'll have to fight all the other customers rushing to have their own furniture coated. On the other hand, if you have it done now, you can immediately haul it out and use it when the weather turns nice. 

The Benefits of Powder Coating

Powder coating is similar to painting or staining, except the stain is not in liquid form. Instead, it is in the form of a powder and is applied to a conductive, usually metallic object, electrostatically. Paint is sprayed as a powder toward the workpiece and then charged and accelerated using a stationary magnetic field. It is then cured under heat. This makes it exceptionally durable. It is more resistant to chipping, peeling, and fading than liquid paint is. Refinishing is far more economical than replacing your old furniture, and it avoids the landfill waste that might otherwise arise. This, on its own, offers environmental advantages. On top of that, powder coating contains no toxic solvents and releases no volatile organic compounds, as liquid paints do.

If you've considered patio furniture powder coating to renew your outdoor furnishings, contact the experts at Gateway Powder Coating in O'Fallon, MO. They serve clients throughout the Greater St. Louis area and are renowned for their quality work and competitive pricing. They also specialize in metal resurfacing and high temperature ceramic coating. View a gallery of completed projects on their website or call (636) 486-2428 to schedule patio furniture powder coating.