Coatings & Finishes

Painting 

Wet paint or powder coatings are used to protect materials from corrosion, enhance its durability, and improve its appearance. These coatings provide a protective barrier that helps shield the metal from moisture, chemicals, and environmental elements that could cause rust or degradation. Additionally, painting or powder coating can give the metal a sleek, uniform finish, offering aesthetic appeal and making it easier to maintain. Powder coating, in particular, offers a thicker, more durable layer than traditional paint, making it ideal for items exposed to harsh conditions. 

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Powder Coating Finishes 

• Gloss - Where a highly reflective finish may be needing such as light boxes, enhanced colour depth and offers a smooth sleek appearance.
• Matt – offers a more subtle, non-reflective finish, giving a sophisticated, modern look. Ideal for industrial or minimalistic design
• Textured – Durable, hardwearing finish which can offer added grip. Largely used on outdoor furniture and heavy machinery.

Galvanising

Galvanising is a process of coating metal with a layer of zinc. 

This provides a protective barrier, preventing moisture and environmental elements from reaching the steel underneath thus significantly extending its lifespan. Galvanized steel also offers durability against scratches, impacts, and abrasions. Its low maintenance, requiring less upkeep over time, and it is often used in outdoor and harsh environments, such as construction, agriculture, and infrastructure, where long-lasting strength and protection are essential.

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Anodising 

The process of applying a thick, protective oxide layer on the surface of Aluminium to enhance its durability, appearance and resistance to corrosion. Anodizing is also an environmentally friendly process as it doesn’t require toxic chemicals or create harmful by-products, making it a sustainable choice for metal treatment.

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Plating 

Plating steel is a process that involves applying a thin layer of metal to the surface of steel to improve its chemical, mechanical, and physical properties. The most common methods of plating steel are electroplating which Involves using an electric current to deposit a metal onto the steel and electroless plating which uses a chemical method instead.

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Screen Printing & Acid Etching

Whether you’re wanting a basic image screen printed to a flat surface or a detailed design acid etched to offer a more durable intricate finish Tek-Neek has you covered.

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