finishes

RAW STEEL
This is the natural state of steel as it is received from the mill with a medium to dark grey coating.  Color will vary slightly between milling lots. There may be milling marks like scratches or inconsistencies.  Weld marks will be visible. Raw steel will rust in time. After cleaning the steel, it will be shipped ready for your finish.

Choose this for DIY finishes or for a rusted look.

ENAMEL CLEAR COAT
This finish maintains the industrial look of the steel while delivering a bit more consistency in color and a subtle matte sheen.  The welds will still be visible as will any milling marks.

We clean the steel and hand apply two coats of enamel clear coat for indoor rust protection. 

POWDER COAT
Powder coating is a process in which color is baked on for a smooth, consistent, scratch, chip and corrosion resistant finish.  This is the only finish we recommend for outdoor use. 
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​Powder coat finish quality is highly dependent upon the powder product, the application skill and controlled conditions of application.
Our vendor specializes in military coatings so the precision & quality is excellent, in fact they've been named a Top Shop in North America.  More on powder coat below.

Quality choices

✔ North American steel exclusively
✔ Continuous & blended welds/no voids for strength
Look closely at competitors. Welds should be on all 4 sides of tubing and intersections blended smoothly. Are there welding voids where moisture can live & rust develop?
​✔ Centered mounting bars for better stability & easier for you to attach
✔ Heavy Duty legs are 11 gauge steel with 1/8th wall thickness so when you buy heavy duty legs, they are truly heavy duty
✔ Bracket corners are softened and burnished for a finished look
✔ ​Quality powder coat product, vendor & application

More on powder coat

Powder Coating is the application of organic powder by electrostatic attraction to metal. Once cured by heat the finish is a smooth, hard skin. This provides significant benefits over traditional wet painting” – Patrick Handlovsky, TIGER Drylac Canada Inc

POWDER COAT vs. SPRAY PAINT
✔  Thicker
PC is 4 to 6 times thicker than SP
✔  Harder
Results in greater scratch & chip resistance
✔  Better Adhesion
Results in better overall durability & longevity
✔  Corrosion Resistance far surpasses that of spray paint
Salt spray tests of 1000+ hours without failure
✔  Lower Environmental Impact
No VOCs & the waste isn't hazardous either. SP has VOCs, is carcinogenic and the waste is hazardous.