Don't throw it away; refinish it. The costs of powder coating furniture and architecture

It's almost spring. When you take the covers off your patio furniture, you see that it is rusty, the paint is peeling, and it is corroded. You might want to throw it away and buy a new set right away. Stop!

It costs a lot of money to replace wrought iron or cast aluminium furniture that is of high quality. Cheap, thin metal is often used to make modern "big box store" furniture, which will rust in two years. Powder coating your vintage furniture is not only cheaper, but it also makes it stronger and lasts longer.

Here are the powder coating cost for furniture and buildings.

Prices for restoring patio furniture

• Armchairs: $150 and up.

• Tables: $200 to $500, depending on how big and how detailed they are.

• Benches for the outdoors: $190 to $230.

• Chaise lounges cost more than $200.

The Value Proposition: A new high-end cast aluminium patio set can cost between $2,000 and $5,000. It could cost $600 to $800 to refinish that same set. You save a lot of money and get a colour that fits the outside of your home perfectly.

Fences, gates, and railings

Iron fences are a big investment for both homes and businesses in New Jersey.

• Gates and fences cost $8 to $10 per square foot.

• Handrails: $15.00 for every linear foot.

• Deck or balcony railings: $10.00 per square foot.

Why charge by the foot? A lot of architectural things are straight. We figure out the cost by looking at how much surface area we need to blast and spray. The cost may also include the heavy lifting needed to move these big, heavy gates into our big batch ovens.

Distinctive Features of Architecture

• Radiators: Cast iron radiators look great, but they are often covered in lead paint. We take the paint off and powder coat them for $100 to $150. Powder coating radiators is great because the finish doesn't hold heat; it lets it out quickly.

• Bed Frames: Fix up an old iron bed frame for $200 to $400.

The "Sea Air" Factor: Primer with Zinc

Salt air eats wet paint for breakfast if you live near the coast or in a place with a lot of humidity, like most of New Jersey. Powder coating covers the metal. Ask Rusty Lions about a Zinc-Rich Primer for extra protection.

• What is it? This is a base coat that goes on before the colour and protects against rust at the galvanisation level.

• Price: It adds a small amount to the total cost, but it can double or triple the life of the finish.

Prices for businesses vs. homes

Prices are often negotiable or lower for commercial clients who place large orders, like 500 feet of fencing for a condo complex or restaurant patio furniture. We can lower the price per unit because spraying the same colour on more than one item is more efficient.

Make Your Home's Curb Appeal New Again

Rusty Lions has the big ovens to handle anything from a single mailbox to a whole perimeter fence. Don't let rust ruin how your house looks from the street.

Visit Rusty Lions to see our full list of architectural prices and get a quote for your home project.