Coating - Aluminium Magazine

Can Powder Coated Aluminium Be Repainted or Recoated?

Professional sanding a dark grey aluminium window frame to prepare the surface for repainting or recoating in a workshop.

Powder coating is the workhorse finish for aluminium windows and doors. It’s tough, long-lasting, and looks sharp. But it’s not a lifetime guarantee. Eventually—whether it’s 5 years or 25 years down the line—the sun, salt, or simple wear and tear will take its toll. When you start seeing that dreaded chalky residue or those small … Read more

When Powder Coating Fails on Aluminium (And How to Fix It)

Aluminium window in a cozy home interior showing small bubbles and peeling powder coating on the right side of the frame with garden view.

Powder coating is the gold standard for architectural aluminium. It’s tougher than wet paint, more environmentally friendly, and provides that perfect, uniform finish we see on window frames, thermally broken profiles, and curtain walls. But let’s be honest—if you’ve been in the fabrication or contracting game long enough, you’ve seen it fail. You’ve seen the … Read more