Powder coat

Cream powder coat finish on 3V 522 lever door handle

Powder coating

Powder coating is unlike paint in that it is applied as a dry powder, hence its name. The powder is applied to the object using an electrostatic gun which is then heated to 200 °C. The heat enables the thermoset powder to melt and then to form a polymer of a greater molecular weight. This creates a coating of a uniform thickness without runs.

Powder coat is also eco-friendly as over-spray material is collected and re-used which apart from being non-wasteful means it is not allowed to enter the atmosphere. Also going towards its green credentials, unlike many commercial paints, powder coat does not contain solvents or Volatile Organic Compounds.

The benefits of powder coating over paint finishes

It does not peel or flake when the substrate is flexed
No solvents are used in the process of powder coating – this produces a low fire risk finish and is also eco-friendly
Powder coat adheres strongly to the substrate and is corrosion-resistant
A uniform coating thickness is achieved
Resistant to UV light fading
Resistant to acids, solvents and cleaning fluids.

Powder coated products

The John Desmond Ltd powder coating service includes

Powder-coating manufacturers’ own products
Retro-fit of furniture, fittings and equipment (FF&E)
A range of powder coated architectural ironmongery, shown below
Antimicrobial powder coat

Powder coated architectural ironmongery

We have developed a range of architectural ironmongery and accessories with 3V Architectural Hardware, part of the Vieler Group. The products are suitable for the most robust environments.

As standard, the products are in a hard-wearing powder coat that is resistant to corrosion, ultra-violet light, moisture, chemicals and conditions caused by extreme weather. Powder coating creates a product that is warmer to the touch than a bare metal. The products are fire resistant to standards BS476 Part 6 Fire Propagation, BS476 Part 7 Surface Spread of flames, BS6853 Smoke emission and BS6853 Toxic Fume Emission.

The products are also available in antimicrobial powder coat.

3V 522 Powder coated lever door handle

Powder coated stainless steel
Available as a security lever/knob combination
Available as a WC lever handle

3V 600/800 Powder coated grab rail

Powder coated stainless steel
Available in 600mm or 800mm length
Fixings suitable for brick, concrete, plasterboard and stone

3V 230/240 Powder coated pull handle

Powder coated stainless steel
Available in 230mm or 240mm guage
Fixings to suit timber, glass or metal door

3V 4 Powder coated door symbols

Powder coated stainless steel
Two symbol designs available

3V 5 Powder coated coat hooks

Powder coated stainless steel
Available as a double or single hook

3V 6 Powder coated toilet brush set

Powder coated stainless steel
Wall-mounted
Replacement inner, brush and handle available

3V 7 Powder coated toilet roll holder

Powder coated stainless steel
Available as a one-colour or two-colour item.

3V 8 Powder coated kick plates & push plates

Powder coated stainless steel
Available in any size

The JDL Dexo antimicrobial powder coat colour range

Here is our standard colour range. Each set of eight colours has been designed to be used in different environments and enhance visibility whilst enabling the designer to maintain a colour aesthetic. Why should disability aids be garish, after all?

These products can play an important role in supporting colour-coding in wayfinding schemes.

The product is available in the following colours:

RAL
NCS
BS4800
BS381C
Dulux colour reference
Any other colour can be matched
Can be completely colourless to retain the appearance of the substrate.
Metallic finish

This set of light colours is designed to create visual contrast against deeper coloured backgrounds whilst providing warmth of tone.

JDL Dexo Seashore

JDL Dexo Sea Salt

JDL Dexo Pebble

JDL Dexo Beach

JDL Dexo Sand

JDL Dexo Shell

JDL Dexo Seaspray

JDL Dexo Curlew

This set of delicate colours is designed to use in healthcare environments where the avoidance of an institutional style is required.

JDL Dexo Rose

JDL Dexo Dusty Rose

JDL Dexo Miss Piggy

JDL Dexo Sunset

JDL Dexo Walk This Way

JDL Dexo Warm Lavender

JDL Dexo Mist

JDL Dexo Baby Snail

This set of subtle pinks and browns is designed for use workplace, office and public buildings where useful yet pleasing colours are needed.

JDL Dexo Cyclamen

JDL Dexo Peat

JDL Dexo Mushroom

JDL Dexo Lavender

JDL Dexo Collared Dove

JDL Dexo Evening Sky

JDL Dexo Moonless Sky

JDL Dexo Limestone

This set of vibrant colours is designed to provide vivid yet practical finishes for transport, public concourses, educational environments and on-the-go eateries.

JDL Dexo Tokyo

JDL Dexo Parisian

JDL Dexo Indian pink

JDL Dexo Lime

JDL Dexo Morocco

JDL Dexo Swiss red

JDL Dexo Fizzy Lime

JDL Dexo Big Apple

This set of soft blues and grey-blues are designed to provide visual contrast against timber doors. Use the light tones against dark wood such as wenge and the darker tones against ash, beech and maple.