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Our products & services include:

Wrought Iron Gates,

Wrought Iron Railings and Fences

Gate Automation, Bi-Fold Gates

Security Gates and Window Panels

Handrails, Stairways and Fire Escapes

Ornamental Arches, Window Boxes

Carports and  Door Canopies

Ornamental Sign Brackets & Posts

Brickwork and Blockwork

Roofing, Fascias and Guttering

Plastering  and Rendering

Painting and Decorating

Drives, Paths and Patios
Operating in:
Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge and Gwent.

Tel: 01633 680150

Industrial • Commercial • Domestic

Tel: 01633 680150

Mob: 07760 618431

There are several methods of coating steel gates and railings which have their own advantages and disadvantages.

The information on this page is designed to help you decide on the finish best suited to your requirements.

Traditional Paint finishes are provided ‘In-house’, powder coating and hot-dip galvanizing are carried out by specialist outside contractors.

Paint and powder coat finishes are available in a wide range of colours

Traditional Paint

A high quality primer/undercoat is applied and then covered in a gloss paint of your choice.

Powder Coating

This involves coating the metal with coloured powders which are then baked onto the surface, available in matt, satin and gloss finish. Provides a high quality, durable finish.

Hot-dip Galvanized

The metal is dipped into molten zinc which provides a coating which is highly resistant to corrosion. After galvanizing the metal can also be painted or powder coated, which is the preferred method.

Finishes and Coatings

Painting gates and railings black is a tradition that dates back to the 19th century, when all gates and railings were painted black as a sign of national mourning on the death of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Prior to this metalwork was painted in a wide range of colours.

Why not stand out from the crowd by having your metalwork finished in a colour that complements your home.

All paint and powder coat finishes are available in the full range of British Standard colours (Click here to view).

White, green, brown and burgundy red are the favourite choices in alternative colours to the ubiquitous black.

Recommended Finish

Hot dip galvanizing combined with powder coating.

This provides the maximum corrosion resistance and durability combined with decorative quality.

Particularly useful for balconies in loft conversions, where accessibility for painting would require expensive scaffolding.

Pros:

Problems of corrosion (rusting) virtually eliminated.

Cons:

Expensive to apply. Most paint finishes have the tendency to flake as they cannot bond efficiently to the zinc surface.

Pros:

Relatively inexpensive to apply and to repair. Can be maintained without specialist knowledge or equipment.

Cons:

More susceptible to damage, requires maintenance every couple of years.

Pros:

Extremely tough durable coating requires very little maintenance and keeps the quality of finish for many years.

Cons:

Slightly more expensive to apply than paint. Minor damage may be repaired with a good enamel paint, severe damage may require specialist repair.