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Schimi1791 schrieb:

A powder coating also needs to be baked on. Achieving the required object temperature is quite difficult with solid metal parts.

Our bathroom is quite small at about 7 sq meters (75 sq ft) compared to other layouts I’ve seen. During the renovation, we moved the toilet to the opposite wall, removed the bathtub—which was still there despite having a shower—and instead used the space for a double sink and a 130 cm by 95 cm (51 inches by 37 inches) shower. Perfect for us 🙂

A great before-and-after comparison! On the left “terrible,” on the right “very nice.”

Schimi1791 schrieb:


Our bathroom is relatively small at about 7 square meters (75 square feet) compared to other layouts I’ve seen. During the renovation, we moved the toilet to the opposite wall, removed the bathtub—which was still there despite having a shower—and instead used the space for a double vanity and a shower measuring 130 cm by 95 cm (51 inches by 37 inches). Perfect for us 🙂

Looks great :-) What kind of tiles are those? And are they 120 cm by 60 cm (47 inches by 24 inches)?

Alessandro schrieb:

There is no simpler method to apply a coating evenly to a structure like a railing, with many edges and weld seams.
My steel stringers were painted. A total of 3 thick layers. Very time-consuming, partly due to drying times.
Compared to that, powder coating is a much easier process.
It is also much more durable anyway.

I’m not saying it can’t be done, but I’m happy with the painting. My staircase is made of stainless steel that was then painted. A friend of mine did it for an unbeatable price.

face26 schrieb:

Furthermore... powder coating is much thinner than paint. And practically impossible to touch up discreetly.

I have to step in here 🙂
Having developed powder coatings for over a decade, I can clarify a few points—or at least share my experience.
In my experience, traditional powder coatings have a significantly greater layer thickness than liquid paints. A proper powder coating requires more complex equipment, as it is applied electrostatically to the workpiece and then cured at a sufficient object temperature. Liquid paints can of course also be applied with great care, but this is not always necessary. The challenge can be many thin cross sections, such as certain fences or Alessandro’s railing, which do not coat well electrostatically because the powder is not deposited on the workpiece there (keyword: Faraday cage). When properly applied, powder coating also adheres much better to the substrate than liquid paint. For railings, if powder coating is desired, I would recommend a fine texture powder coating, which also hides surface imperfections well. 🙂
That said, powder coating technology has also advanced, and there are now liquid-powder coatings (slurries) where the powder is dispersed in water, for example. The advantage—especially for larger surfaces—is better flow, as classic powder coatings tend to show an “orange peel” texture.
*end of nerdy rant*

superzapp schrieb:

A great before-and-after comparison! On the left "terrible," on the right "very nice."

Here are two more “real life” photos I took a few minutes ago without tidying anything up. Since this afternoon, we’ve added the built-in closet, the shower screen, the room thermostat (to the left of the window), the shelf (to the right of the window) visually matching the stainless steel window handles, the hairdryer holder, and the pleated blind. Out of the collection of shower gels and shampoo bottles—some still on the floor(!)—I own exactly one bottle (!!).

Ysop*** schrieb:

Very nice 🙂 What kind of tiles are those? And are they 120 x 60 in size?

The size is 120 cm x 120 cm (47 inches x 47 inches). We have the same tiles in the living and dining area as well as the kitchen. The size really enhances their effect in those spaces. My wife was very determined to pick them out at the store, and, as you might expect, they were the most expensive ones there 🙁 I need to look up the exact name...