Save Money With Electrostatic Spray Painting

Electrostatic spray painting is a common technique among professional painters for painting metal. An electrostatic spray coating involves spraying electrically charged paint onto a metal surface of the opposite charge. To achieve this opposite charge, a negative electrode is attached to the metal object. The opposing charges result in a magnetic attraction whereby the paint is drawn to the surface to be painted. Besides limiting overspray and reducing the number of protective materials required, you can also save money with electrostatic painting.

Rust Reduction

As mentioned before, electrostatic painting is used for painting metal objects. Paint not only adds aesthetic appeal wherever it is applied, but it also works as a protective coating. Painting exposed metal can minimize the onset of rust and other forms of corrosion. This is crucial in facilities that spend thousands and even millions of dollars on their machinery and equipment. Electrostatic painting can significantly reduce damage caused by corrosion, saving you money in the long run.

Overspray Reduction

An electrostatic spray coating produces substantially less overspray than other traditional forms of painting services. Since little to no paint is lost as overspray, you won’t need to purchase as much paint. A little drop here and a little drop there may not seem like much of a difference, but you can rest assured that it adds up.

Cleanup Reduction

Little to no overspray means that you won’t need to spend as much time prepping and cleaning up before and after painting. Removing this step from the process reduces the amount of time required to complete the project, which means that operations can proceed as usual. Naturally, lack of interruptions in business as usual means increased profits.

Even Coverage

The magnetic properties of electrostatic paint allow it to spread evenly over a surface. The spray gun is positively charged, making the paint particles positively charged as well. Once the paint is sprayed onto the surface, their like charges repel, causing them to spread out evenly. Even coverage means that you won’t need as many coats of paint to achieve a neat and uniform look.

Reduced Footprint

Electrostatic painting is a green and sustainable process since it produces less overspray than other forms of commercial spray painting. This results in fewer paint particles being released into the air. Implementing environmentally friendly practices could lead to certification by the GBCI. Subsequently, this certification could lead to certain perks for your participation in creating a more sustainable business.

There are tons of ways to save money with electrostatic painting. Besides saving money, there are many other advantages to this type of paint. Let the professional painters at Lakeside help you cut costs. Give us a call to request your free estimate today.