Powder coating being applied to prepared metal components in a coating booth

Trade & Commercial Powder Coating Services in Perth

Yes — powder coating is a core Westforge Works speciality. Powder coating applies a dry finish that is cured to form a hard, even, colour-fast surface, and it is available for suitable steel, stainless steel and aluminium items, with preparation and coating systems selected according to the substrate, environment and required finish. It suits newly fabricated steel, gates, frames, structural and fabricated components, commercial, residential and industrial metalwork, and existing items being refinished. Where powder coating is not the right answer, painted and protective coating options are also available. Powder coating at Westforge Works continues the capability of Powderforce Coating Solutions, now incorporated into the wider Westforge fabrication and coatings business.

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Who it's for

Customers we support with this work.

  • Fabricators and manufacturers finishing production or batch work
  • Trades and contractors finishing site metalwork
  • Commercial property and facilities managers refreshing existing metalwork
  • Homeowners refinishing gates, furniture and custom items
  • Customers needing coating only, or fabrication and coating together

Common applications

What this covers.

01

Steel, aluminium and stainless steel powder coating for suitable items

02

Trade and commercial powder coating

03

Gates, auto gate frames and aluminium slat gates

04

Aluminium slat fencing and fabricated fence panels

05

Fabricated frames and structural components

06

Brackets, supports, mounts and hardware

07

Architectural and custom metalwork

08

Machinery and equipment components

09

Fabricated assemblies, guards and enclosures

10

Screens and panels where suitable

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Outdoor metalwork and furniture

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Refurbished and recoated existing metal items

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One-off components and batch component runs

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Balustrades and handrails

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Painted finishing where powder coating does not suit

Materials & finishes

Materials, colours and finishes.

Powder coating is available for suitable steel, stainless steel and aluminium items, with preparation and coating systems selected according to the substrate, environment and required finish. Colour and finish options are confirmed to suit the material, application and project requirements before work starts.

Materials

  • Steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminium

Colours & finishes

  • Colour selection
  • Gloss finishes
  • Satin finishes
  • Matt finishes
  • Textured finishes
  • Selected specialty finishes where available

Preparation & finishing workflow

Preparation and protective powder coating workflow.

Long-term durability in Western Australian coastal and industrial environments relies heavily on correct surface preparation. Westforge manages preparation and finishing in-house where appropriate to achieve strong adhesion and a durable, consistent finish.

01

In-house abrasive blasting

Rust, scale, old coatings and surface contamination are removed to prepare steel and metalwork for refinishing.

02

Priming & preparation systems

Where required for the application, appropriate primer and preparation systems are selected for external or industrial steelwork.

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Powder application

Powder coating is applied evenly using systems and finishes suited to the item, the environment and the required appearance.

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Curing

Coated items are cured under controlled workshop conditions to produce a durable finished surface.

What we coat

Fabrication items and assemblies we powder coat.

Fabrication, abrasive blasting and powder coating through one Rockingham workshop means a gate, fence panel or fabricated component can be made, prepared and finished without moving between suppliers.

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Custom gates & auto gate frames

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Aluminium slat gates & slat fencing

03

Fabricated fence panels

04

Commercial handrails, barriers & balustrade components

05

Aluminium & steel screens

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Fabricated brackets & frames

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General steel & aluminium fabrication

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Trade & commercial components

How it works

The process, step by step.

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Prepare

Blasting or appropriate preparation so the surface is clean and sound.

02

Mask

Threads, contact faces and areas to remain uncoated are masked.

03

Apply

Powder applied to the prepared surface in the selected colour and finish.

04

Cure

The coating is cured to form the final hard finish.

05

Finish and inspect

Finish, coverage and colour checked before release.

Practical considerations

Worth knowing before you enquire.

  • Fabricate → prepare → powder coat → complete: a fabricated item can move through cutting, bending and welding, abrasive preparation and powder coating within the one workshop where the job requires it.
  • Not every coating system suits every environment. Substrate, preparation, exposure and expected service conditions are considered when selecting an appropriate finish.
  • Item size must suit workshop handling — send dimensions with your enquiry.
  • Colour, gloss level and texture are confirmed before work starts, subject to availability.
  • Coastal and heavy industrial exposure may be better served by a protective coating or painted system.
  • Powder coating is applied to a whole item; masking requirements should be identified up front.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

Can you powder coat automotive metal components?+

Suitable automotive metal components, such as brackets, frames, guards, bars and wheels, can be quoted for powder coating once they're stripped of rubber, plastic and fittings. Suitability depends on the part's material, condition, size and intended use, and on current workshop availability. Send photos for assessment.

How do I choose a colour and finish?+

Powder coat is available in a range of colours and finishes, such as gloss, satin and matt, depending on what the coating suppliers have available at the time. Tell us the colour and finish you want, or send a reference, and we'll confirm what can be supplied for your job.

What affects the cost of powder coating?+

The size and number of items, their current condition, how much preparation or coating removal is needed, any masking, and the colour and finish chosen. Each job is quoted after assessment.

How do I look after a powder-coated item?+

Clean it regularly with mild soapy water and a soft cloth, and avoid harsh solvents or abrasive pads. Items near the coast benefit from more frequent washing to remove salt.

What happened to Powderforce?+

Powderforce Coating Solutions has been incorporated into Westforge Works. Its powder-coating and surface-finishing capability continues under Westforge Works from the Rockingham workshop, operated by Forgepoint Operations Pty Ltd.

Does Westforge do powder coating?+

Yes — powder coating is a core Westforge speciality, covering newly fabricated items and existing suitable metalwork prepared in the same workshop.

Can you powder coat steel?+

Yes. Steel is the most common substrate powder coated in the workshop, prepared by blasting or another suitable method before coating.

Can you powder coat stainless steel?+

Stainless steel can be powder coated where the item and its preparation suit. Send details of the item and its intended use and we will confirm.

Can you powder coat aluminium?+

Aluminium can be powder coated where the item is suitable for the required preparation and cure. Section, size and condition are assessed at enquiry.

Do you powder coat for customers across Perth?+

Yes. Items are dropped off or delivered to our Rockingham workshop from across Perth Metro — south, central and North of the River through to Clarkson. Trade and commercial batch work is welcome; quantities and timing are confirmed at quote.

What colours are available?+

Powder coating is available in a broad range of colours and finish styles. Westforge can help identify suitable colour, gloss level, texture and coating options based on the item, use and environment. Exact colour matching is not promised without confirming the available powder.

Can I choose matt, satin or gloss?+

Yes — gloss, satin, matt and textured finishes can be discussed, subject to availability of a suitable powder for the item and environment.

Can you powder coat something that has already been painted or coated?+

Usually yes. The existing coating is removed by abrasive blasting or another suitable method, and the item is assessed for condition before recoating.

Do you blast or prepare items before powder coating?+

Yes. Abrasive blasting and surface preparation are carried out in the same workshop, so items can be prepared and coated without transport in between.

What finish is suitable for outdoor or coastal use?+

It depends on the substrate, exposure and expected service conditions. Near the coast a more robust preparation and coating system is usually appropriate, and in harsher environments a protective or painted system may suit better than powder coating.

Powder coating, painting or protective coating — which do I need?+

Powder coating suits most general and decorative metalwork. Painted and protective systems suit harsher service environments or items that cannot be cured in the workshop. We will advise based on where the item will live.

Do you powder coat for customers in Rockingham, Baldivis and Mandurah?+

Yes. Powder coating is a core Westforge speciality, available to customers in Rockingham, Baldivis, Mandurah and across Perth Metro.

Can you powder coat gates and fencing?+

Yes. Gates, aluminium slat gates, fence panels and slat fencing are common powder coating work — whether Westforge fabricated them or they are existing items being recoated, so gates and fencing can be finished to match.

Do you take trade and commercial powder coating?+

Yes. Trade, commercial and industrial powder coating is welcome, from one-off items to batch runs of fabricated components. Quantities and timing are confirmed at quote.

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Customer feedback from Powderforce, now incorporated into Westforge Works

These excerpts were posted on the original Powderforce Google profile. The originals remain on Google.

“Professional job every time, extremely helpful and great attitude”

“Tim produced a master class finish on my motorcycle wheels.”