The colour you choose for new windows and doors does more than provide you with the right look. The colour finish and powder coating or anodising process also affects the guarantee, how long your glazing lasts and provides protection in extreme environments such as coastal buildings or those at the heart of industry.
A collection of advice articles about colour powder coatings, metallic and wood effect colours, who provides them, how to choose and other useful information.
Coloured aluminium windows are widely available, and there are about 200 colours in each brand of colour powders. QUALICOAT is one of the longest established standards for powder-coated coloured aluminium windows, and you’ll find most aluminium windows are coloured to the internationally recognised Qualicoat Standard. Whether your windows and doors …
The process of choosing colour for Aluminium Windows and doors in an important part of the buying process. Whether it is a homeowner making the choice or if the choice is part of a commercial specification. Windows and doors are marketed as having over 150 and even 200 colours available. …
An aluminium window comprises sophisticated aluminium extrusions, designed and produced to strict quality and industry standards. Of course, aluminium can be coloured, but the choice of colours, textures and finishes available does need explaining. In the article, we explain the various methods that apply when painting and protecting aluminium extrusions, windows …
What are the best windows for coastal locations? It depends on how the windows are coated, the hardware provided to them and, importantly, the installer you’re working with and what experience they have. Any windows and doors in aluminium will work in coastal locations, but you will need to upgrade …
Polyester powder coating is a high quality finish that has been used in the colouring and finishing of aluminium for over forty years. It is regarded as the very best way of applying colour, protection and durability to aluminium windows, doors and screens whether for a commercial or residential installation. …
Our article on Anodised aluminium gives an overview of the differences between anodised aluminium and powder coated aluminium. As we stated, finding Anodised aluminium windows and doors can present difficulties with general double glazing firms. Some will simply not offer it. Some will simply not want to for supply and …
When it comes to the colouring and finishing of aluminium, polyester powder coating is the most popular method used. For over forty years, the powder coating process has been extensively used for colouring architectural aluminium, commercial aluminium and the windows and doors used in the home. It is very important …
The market for timber windows is extensive and nothing beats the craftsmanship, quality, touch and appearance of a real wood window or door. However, timber windows are more expensive than their PVCu or aluminium alternatives. In this article we examine the options open to you if you are looking for …
Powder coated aluminium windows are old or new windows of all types and brands but specifically relating to their colour finish. Polyester powder coating remains the most effective way of colouring aluminium profiles but it also provides essential protection to the aluminium surface itself. Here’s everything you need to know …
How do you colour match aluminium windows you’re about to buy if you’ve already got old powder coated windows and doors and want the same colour? Whilst you won’t get a 100% match to your old aluminium windows, it gets close. Here’s everything you need to know about how to …
An excellent Article from Qualicoat on ‘Why Specify ‘Class 2’ and ‘Class 3’ Powders?’ Those in the aluminium supply chain will be aware of who Qualicoat are. There are many who offer polyester powder coating in the market place, however not everyone is Qualicoat Approved and in powder coated aluminium …
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