Powder Coatings of Utah has expanded its surface preparation capabilities with an automated shot blasting system, now installed and ready for customer projects at our Ogden facility. This investment strengthens an important part of our metal finishing process: preparing steel surfaces before powder coating or liquid coating. For manufacturers and fabricators across Utah and the Intermountain West, it means another preparation option backed by a team that considers the require

Powder and liquid coatings can both provide excellent protection and appearance—but they are suited to different parts and performance requirements. Learn how to choose the right process for your metal components.

For outdoor use in Utah (lots of sun/UV, winter freeze–thaw, and sometimes road salt in some areas), the best metal coatings are those that combine strong corrosion protection, UV/stain resistance, and good adhesion. Powder Coated Outdoor Spiral Staircase for a client in Utah Best coating types for outdoor use in Utah 1) Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG / zinc) — best budget-friendly for steel that should last If you’re coating steel and want excellent corrosion protection outdoors,