Colors

When it comes to finishing welded aluminum products, powder coating offers both durability and a wide range of color choices. The powder coating industry uses the RAL COLOR DECK 2026, the internationally recognized standard for professional users of color in industry, architecture, and design.

Reichs-Ausschuss für Lieferbedingungen — is an independent color standard used worldwide. Because our powder coaters stock 140 standard RAL colors, selecting a finish that fits your project’s design is simple and reliable.

In addition to standard RAL options, our powder coating partners also stock a few colors commonly used in the aluminum industry.

  • BAP Bronze (Pool Cage Bronze) – the typical color seen on pool enclosures, making it the ideal choice if you want welded railings or other features to match your enclosure.

Beyond color, gloss level is another factor to consider.

  • Standard powder coat typically has a high-gloss finish (80–95%).
  • Some colors are also available in a satin finish (40–60% gloss).

There is nothing the powder coater can do to guarantee the product will come out at one end of that spectrum vs the other and because satin finishes require purchasing a full 50-lb box of powder, they carry an additional cost.

It’s also worth noting that higher-gloss finishes are often considered to provide better long-term color retention and improved durability against UV exposure.

With the flexibility of the RAL color system and industry-standard finishes, powder coating allows welded aluminum products to complement the design of virtually any home or building while maintaining long-lasting performance.

If you are trying to match a specific color—such as a Sherwin-Williams paint color—it would require a custom color match. This means the powder must be specially developed, manufactured, and shipped, which adds both cost and additional lead time to the project. Custom color matches also carry a pricing premium compared to standard stocked RAL colors.

For questions about your specific project, contact your salesman or call our office at 239-369-3000
RAL COLOR DECK 2026