Buy powder coating powder in Qatar

Buy powder coating powder – a complete guide to the where and how

Powder coating is not just the coating used to hot-up vehicles. It is a highly protective coating method that is used to protect substrates from corrosion, chemicals, weather, and physical damage while providing an attractive drip-and-sag-free finish. Powder paint is also a cost effective coating option as it produces little to no waste; Powder coating powder over-spray can be collected and recycled, which is partly the reason behind its environmentally friendly cred. All these qualities make powder coating attractive, and there are many companies in Qatar from which you can buy powder coating powder for industrial applications.

In this article we look at different types of powder coating powder and give you the information you need to buy the right one. We also look at where to buy powder coating powder and the brands and companies that sell them in Qatar.

What to know about the costs when you buy powder coating powder

Most powder companies will produce a range of “standard” colors, with the option to choose another RAL color that they can produce for you. These options will be represented in their powder coat color chart or their sample cards. Powder coat colors can also be tailor-made for your specific needs, though not all companies provide this service. The color options will start with the basic solid color standard, and then get more exciting (and more expensive) from there.

Powder coating comes in a range of special effect finishes which are not available in liquid paint. These special powders include:

• Gloss – A powder coating finish comes in levels of gloss from matte with no shine to full gloss, which is the shiniest. Between these are satin and semigloss.
• Color effects  – These include translucent finishes, which add color while also allowing the metal substrate to gleam through, and dormant powders – a bright candy finish, this is a two step effect with a typically metallic base coat and a clear top coat. These are particularly used on bikes.
• Textures – These include sand (sandpaper appearance), hammer (like a hammered metal surface), wrinkle (commonly used on items like gym machines – rough yet smooth, with depth), and river vein (an almost wet look finish with a dimpled and crinkled effect).
• Metallics – A metallic sheen or sparkle effect caused by the inclusion of metallic pigments like aluminium flake or mica, ranging from shimmer to glitter. They come in bonded and unbonded (which describes how the metal is incorporated). Unbonded is the cheaper but less consistent finish.

20 riyals per kilogram is the average powder coating powder price, but of course this changes with brand and specializations. As an example, AkzoNobel’s Interpon 100 epoxy powder in basic white retails at 2,200.00 riyals per 25 kg box, breaking down to 88 riyals per kilogram. When you look to buy powder coating powder you quickly realize the more extreme the effect or outrageous the color or texture, the more expensive it is.

Metallics in general are more expensive due to the extra processes involved in making them, the special textures require extra thick film build or specialty application techniques which also increase the price. The more specialized the powder, the higher the price. Powders are commonly sold by the kilogram or pound, with the cost-per-kilo decreasing as the volume increases.

The Qatari market offers option when you want to buy powder coating

If you are looking to buy powder coating powder for your business, or have a business that requires powder coating powders for specialty applications, there are several big companies operating in Qatar who provide powders for your needs. These companies include AkzoNobel, PPG, Valspar and Axalta, just to name a few. Below is a table outlining a few of the brands available on the Qatari market.

If you are looking to buy powder coating powder, we are here to help! We will connect you with one of our coating partners to provide you with the best coating for your project. The quotation service is free, and our experts will help you determine the right coating. Simply use the “Request a Quote” button beneath this article and fill out the contact form so we can get started.

Choose the type before you buy powder coating powder

Powder coating is available in a range of resin types from the traditional epoxy and polyester to the more specific fluoropolymers and nylon. Next to the resin, it is also important to understand the curing process of the powder – when you buy powder coating, you should know whether you need a thermosetting or thermoplastic powder. In a thermoset resin, the molecules form crosslinks as they cure. This permanently alters the chemical composition of the coating. Thermoplastic powder coating resins have longer chain molecules to begin with and do not form crosslinks. Consequently, they can be re-melted if exposed to high enough temperatures.

Below is a list of the main resin types and their applications. It is important to choose coating products based on the substrate, environment, and use that it is required for.

Epoxy powder coating powder is the heavy duty option for interiors. 

1. EPOXY – a thermosetting, impact resistant, durable, corrosion resistant, chemical resistant, and highly adhesive powder type. It is not UV stable and therefore never used as a topcoat in exterior applications
   Uses: as a protective coating in interior applications and factory equipment
   Example:  Axalta Nap-Gard FBE Powder Coating and Teknos EP 8024
2. POLYESTER – a thermosetting powder which is flexible, durable, resistant and versatile as well as being the cheapest powder coating powder.
   Uses: for exterior applications
   Example: Prismatic Powder Color Range and Sherwin Williams Powdura TGIC Polyester
3. EPOXY-POLYESTER – tough, colour stable, chemical resistant and decorative finish which results from a hybrid of epoxy and polyester powder coating powders.
   Uses: for office furniture, consumer products, shopfitting and interior applications
   Example: AkzoNobel Interpon 700
4. NYLON – a thermoplastic powder that provides looks and soft touch
   Uses: for kids’ playground equipment, shopping carts and wire shelving as well as applications in the healthcare industry
   Example: AkzoNobel Interpon TP RTS
5. ACRYLIC – chemical resistant powder which helps create smooth, chip resistant clear coats on a variety of surfaces.
   Uses: automotive industry
   Example: PPG Enviracryl
6. FLUOROPOLYMER – a powder known for its excellent weatherability, UV stability, and colour and gloss retention: longest lasting, best-performing exterior powder coating powder.
   Uses: exterior industrial and architectural applications
   Example: PPG Duranar and Axalta Alesta AR500
7. POLYURETHANE – a thermosetting, corrosion resistant, UV stable, durable powder which is the most expensive one on the market.
   Uses:  exterior applications with a need for hardness and a lower film build, furniture, garage doors, lighting, etc.
   Example: AkzoNobel Interpon 200 RTS and PPG Envirocron Polyurethane
8. SILICONE – a heat resistant powder coating powder (up to 540°C).
   Uses: engines and exhaust systems, ovens, stoves, lightning and many others that need heat resistance
   Example: AkzoNobel Interpon HT 450 RTS