If you want to protect your gym, you need a durable finish, like powder coating for gym equipment, to safeguard your investment. Gym equipment takes a different kind of abuse than ordinary metal furniture or fixtures and needs more than a polish or paint. Sweat, skin oils, chalk, repeated cleaning, dropped weights, friction, and constant handling can wear through older finishes and quickly age your equipment.
By the time the metal is exposed from damage, corrosion can start developing underneath the damaged areas. Our team at Powder Craft offers powder coating and media blasting services to keep your equipment looking its best. Learn more about our process and whether powder coating is the right fit for you.
Why Is Powder Coating Good for Gym Equipment?
Gym equipment needs to look great, but it’s more important for it to last as long as possible. Powder coating does both by creating a hard, cured coating that’s designed to resist:
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- Scratches
- Chips
- Moisture
- Corrosion
- Repeated handling
- General wear
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Our team at Powder Craft offers over 5,000 colors, textures, and finishes to choose from. We can help match your branding or create something new. You end up with a strong finish that’s resistant to cracks and chips.
What Gym Equipment Can Be Powder Coated?
We can powder coat a wide range of equipment, including:
- Squat racks and power racks
- Weight-machine frames
- Benches and bench frames
- Weight-storage racks
- Kettlebells and certain free-weight components
- Pull-up structures
- Metal cardio-machine frames
- Custom fabricated gym equipment
We can talk through your options and let you know what works best for your gym equipment. It may need media blasting or other prep to remove corrosion, contaminants, and residue before the heat-curing process.
Can Old or Rusty Gym Equipment Be Powder Coated?
You can powder coat old or rusty gym equipment, but it needs serious prep work. At Powder Craft, we offer media blasting to remove stubborn rust, scale, existing coatings, and contamination. We’re also the only shop in Northern California that uses a pyrolytic cleaning oven for difficult coatings and contaminants. We look at:
- Multiple old paint layers
- Grease buildup
- Difficult existing finishes
- Contamination that could interfere with adhesion
Our goal is to create a strong, reliable coating that lasts, and that starts with a smooth, clean surface.
Powder Coating for Gym Equipment FAQs
Can gym equipment be powder coated?
Yes, many steel and other metal gym equipment components can be powder coated. It depends on the material, construction, how much wear and rust is on the metal, and how well it can tolerate the curing process. Our team at Powder Craft regularly works on powder coating for gym equipment and we can let you know if your items are a good fit for our services.
Is powder coating better than paint for gym equipment?
Powder coating is generally a better option for fitness equipment because it creates a hard, durable finish. It gives gym equipment a tougher finish that can handle daily use better than paint.
Can rusty gym equipment be powder coated?
Yes, if the equipment is still structurally sound and any rust can be removed, we can help. Our media blasting and specialized coating-removal services can tackle rusty gym equipment. We’ll make sure the surface is prepped and can sustain the curing process.
Can you change the color of gym equipment with powder coating?
We regularly change the color, texture, and finish of gym equipment to match your branding or just give it a refresh with over 5,000 colors to choose from. We also remove existing coatings and make sure your equipment is in good condition to go through the curing process.
How long does powder coating last on gym equipment?
The lifespan of powder coating depends on the use, impact, cleaning practices, environment, surface preparation, and the coating system. Any high-contact equipment may show wear sooner than lightly used pieces, especially if impacts chip the coating and expose the underlying metal.
Get Powder Coating for Gym Equipment
When your gym equipment is chipped, rusting, worn, or ready for a new look, our team at Powder Craft is here to help. We work on restoring the finish and protecting the metal underneath. With over 30 years of experience with powder coating and media blasting, we work on racks, machine frames, benches, and other metal gym equipment that needs refinishing.
