Surface treatment of stainless steel - powder coating or spray painting

Is the surface treatment of stainless steel the same for powder coating and spray painting?

Many people may have this question, are stainless steel powder coating and spray painting the same? What's the difference between them? How should I choose?

Today, Jiayi Technology is honored to bring you the correct answer.
No, stainless steel powder coating and spray painting are two completely different surface treatment techniques, with significant differences in principles, materials, properties, and applications.
Although they can all provide color and protection for stainless steel, the inherent differences are significant. You can refer to the comparison table below to quickly understand their core differences:

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How to choose? A simple summary:

Choose powder coating when you need:
Highest durability: The product is designed for use in environments that are frequently touched, rubbed, or may face harsh conditions (such as outdoors, kitchens, hospitals).
Special texture: I want a special touch and appearance such as matte, wrinkled, metallic glitter, etc.
Excellent environmental performance: strict requirements for pollution in the production environment.
Long term cost-effectiveness: Although the initial investment may be high, it is more durable and has lower lifecycle costs.

Choose spray painting when you need:
Construction flexibility: The workpiece is too large to enter the drying oven or requires on-site construction and repair.
Extremely complex shapes: Some deep holes and internal cavity structures are difficult to cover with electrostatic powder, but can be treated with spray paint.
Special color effects: such as certain metallic paints and pearl paints, spray painting is easier to achieve delicate effects.
Small batch or prototype production: Low equipment cost, more suitable for small-scale production.

Simple metaphor:
Powder coating is like putting a thick and durable "assault suit" on stainless steel, suitable for outdoor exploration and long-term high-intensity use.
Spray painting is like wearing a lightweight, colorful T-shirt, which is more suitable for indoor decoration or occasions that require frequent style changes.
I hope this detailed explanation can help you fully understand the difference between the two!