GARDEN DESIGN
POWDERLUX ©
INSTANTLY DELIVERS
THE APPEARANCE OF WEATHER-BURNISHED METAL
The balcony was constructed from cast iron but the balcony top rail and the base were remade in steel . These new components needed to be joined to the original infill pieces , and given an homogeneous aged appearance across the entire structure . The product ’ s flexibility and application technique ensure that the different metal substrates , such as cast iron and steel , will be indistinguishable once the finish is applied .
PowderLUX Pastel on balcony
Powdertech Corby , leading architectural powder coater , specialises in offering finishes that are very different to run-of-the-mill RAL colours and are applied in a manner particular to Powdertech , creating unique patterns and textures . Following the ongoing success of Powdertech ’ s ‘ Evolution / Aged Metal ’ range the company has followed up with its latest range - PowderLUX ©
Transforming landscape architecture PowderLux © celebrates the beauty of aged-metal with a glorious silk-smooth matt finish . Unique to Powdertech , the finishes deliver outdoor super-durability , replicating patinas ranging from aged copper , rust , blued steel , tarnished bronze to glazed terracotta .
PowderLUX © is highly suitable for all landscape architecture including balconies , street furniture , signage , metal sculptures and planters . Corrosion and UV resistance meet high performance standards and the finish does not leach on to surrounding material after rainfall .
Restoring an antique feature A recent PowderLUX application was for the renovation of an original balcony on an Edwardian property .
PowderLUX Autumn Rust
Powdertech removed the old paint on the cast iron sections and used a primer to provide a smooth finish and reduce the porosity of the old metal . This would ensure that the PowderLUX finish applied on the years ’ -old cast iron would look the same as that applied to the brandnew steel . The shade selected was PowderLUX © ‘ Pastel ’ echoing the pale verdigris and pink shades of weathered copper . Powdertech created a ‘ PowderLUX Pastel ’ to meet their client ’ s vision .
Through imaginative specification and use of Powdertech coatings such as PowderLUX , a reduction in consumption of copper , lead , zinc , brass and bronze can be made , without compromise in appearance . In many cases reduction in cost will occur and certainly sustainability is improved . through use of highly abundant and recyclable aluminium and steel . The finishes are easy to clean and at ‘ end of life ’, powder coating does not affect the recyclability of metals .
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