How does PVD colour compare to powder coating for facades?
PVD is a vacuum-deposited inorganic film on stainless steel, so it keeps the metal's A1 non-combustible rating, keeps the metallic depth under light, and does not chalk under UV. Powder coating is a much thicker organic polymer layer: lower cost, far wider colour range, but with a different fire performance and a real chalking risk.
Choose PVD when
The design depends on a metal look, when fire classification must stay A1, when the facade will be seen up close, and when the project life is long enough that repainting is not acceptable.
Choose powder coating when
The colour is non-metallic, the budget is tight, the surface is concealed or handled rarely, and the specified system is certified for the required fire class.
The decision point
Fire rating and long-term colour stability are the two criteria that usually decide it. Cost per square metre rarely survives the first maintenance cycle.
| Criterion | PVD on stainless | Powder coating |
|---|---|---|
| Film type | Inorganic, vacuum deposited | Organic polymer |
| Fire rating | A1 retained | System dependent |
| UV behaviour | No pigment breakdown | Chalking and fade risk |
| Colour range | Metallic palette, custom on request | Very wide, including full RAL |
| Relative cost | Higher | Lower |
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