Color-coated surfaces bring life to gardens and public spaces.
STAINLESS STEEL Color coated
Stainless steel color coated in matte fine structure
Color for your garden
In addition to playing with shapes and materials, color is a great design tool to bring life to the garden. But you can not only set accents in the garden with skillfully designed beds that provide a lush play of colors in every season. Our high-quality metal objects made of color-coated stainless steel, such as fountains, planters or privacy screens, are also a great stylistic element for an individual garden.
Everything you need to know at a glance:
STAINLESS STEEL, colour-coated
User information: Metal
Tender for base material
Why Gartenmetall always manufactures its colour-coated garden features from stainless steel
We always use stainless steel for our colour-coated garden features. Even if the coating is damaged during transport, assembly or subsequent use, the underlying material remains corrosion-resistant.
At the same time, stainless steel offers high dimensional stability for large-scale components. As screws, water spouts and other components are also frequently made of stainless steel, this avoids unfavourable material combinations.
The result is durable, high-quality garden features that require little maintenance and have a long service life.
Detailed technical information: In our technical information you can find out why we manufacture painted garden features from stainless steel rather than hot-dip galvanised steel or aluminium. The PDF covers, amongst other things, corrosion protection, dimensional stability, repair options and cost-effectiveness.
Powder coating or painting?
In the past, we hot-dip galvanized simple steel - as described in the textbook - and then powder-coated it. This is called a duplex system. To this day, this is required in many tenders. However, we have made the experience that this method is unsuitable for garden objects with a large surface area: On the one hand, hot-dip galvanizing always results in slight warping of large-surface objects, which is usually rejected by the building owners. On the other hand, with powder-coated objects, scratches, for example, can hardly be repaired on the construction site. We have had better experience with painted surfaces: Damaged areas such as scratches or signs of use that occur during assembly or through use can be quickly and easily repaired with the repair paint supplied.
Color-coated planters in public spaces enliven any cityscape.
Layer thickness of paint coatings
If stainless steel is used as the base material, the coating thickness is relatively unimportant in terms of corrosion resistance and durability, as the base material is already "rust-free". An adhesion primer is normally applied to the stainless steel and then the top coat with color pigments. Standard coating thicknesses are 70-80 µm. If higher layer thicknesses are required, we are happy to offer this as a special design.
Installation and maintenance of color-coated objects
Particularly in the transition area between the garden object and the ground, damage to the paint often occurs during installation, for example, when the objects are dragged across the ground or placed on a hard surface without a protective intermediate layer. Therefore, handle the objects with care during installation and place non-metallic materials such as plastic or rubber mats underneath as a protective layer.
If everything stands securely, then you should regularly (at least annually) inspect the surfaces for damaged areas and immediately repair them with the supplied repair paint. In this way, you can prevent scratches and quirks from becoming the nucleus for the adjacent surface and ensure that you can enjoy the splashes of color in your garden for a long time.
Der farbbeschichtete Quellbrunnen AQUA CUBUS ist ein echter Hingucker im Privatgarten.
Bleaching Effect
On color-coated surfaces, a so-called bleaching effect may occur under certain conditions. This results in light spots, lightening, or cloudy discoloration on the surface. This is caused by an unfavorable combination of moisture in or under packaging materials and intense heat, such as from direct sunlight. If surface temperatures reach approximately 60°C to 80°C, components of the packaging materials may react with the coating.
Important Storage Information
To prevent the bleaching effect, remove the shipping packaging immediately upon receipt of the goods. The products should then be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight. Prolonged storage while still packaged, especially when exposed to moisture and heat, should be avoided. Our products are stored in a dry condition and shipped in a dry state. The bleaching effect requires the presence of moisture, which can reach the goods after they leave our facility due to weather conditions, condensation, improper storage, or other external influences. These storage-related phenomena do not constitute a product defect and are not grounds for a claim.
Which base material is suitable?
- For garden objects made of ordinary steel as the base material, only a limited service life of less than 10 years can be expected without maintenance and care. In addition, the crevice corrosion that occurs is always a challenge in sheet metal constructions with overlapping and butted sheets: in the case of steel sheets as the base material, the gaps must be closed, e.g. by seal welding, at great expense and with unavoidable heat distortion. With color-coated stainless steel sheets, this fundamental problem is circumvented.
- Aluminum as a base material is cheaper than stainless steel, but also much softer. For large-area elements, aluminum is also very susceptible to bulging.
- Hot-dip-galvanized steel has limited suitability for large-area elements, as it often warps and forms unacceptable bulges due to the heat treatment during galvanizing. In addition, the color coating does not adhere well to the adhesive primer coating. In the worst case, it comes off the hot-dip galvanized surface after a few years.
FAQ
In the case of color-coated stainless steel, the garden feature consists of a corrosion-resistant stainless steel base structure. A primer and a color-bearing topcoat are then applied to it. This allows planters, fountains, privacy screens, and other metal objects to be color-coordinated with the architecture, paving, and landscaping.
The coating on a garden feature can be damaged during transport, installation, or daily use. Since the base structure is made of stainless steel, the metal remains corrosion-resistant even in such areas. Stainless steel also offers high dimensional stability and avoids incompatible material combinations with stainless steel screws, fittings, or water spouts.
Gartenmetall uses a high-quality paint finish on its color-coated garden products. This advantage is particularly evident when it comes to installation and wear marks: Minor scratches can be touched up on-site using the repair paint provided. A powder-coated surface is usually much more difficult to repair properly on-site.
The stainless steel underneath remains corrosion-resistant even if the paint coating is damaged. Nevertheless, the area should be repaired as soon as possible. This keeps the surface intact and preserves the uniform appearance of the garden feature.
Paint-coated metal objects can be finished in a wide range of RAL and DB colors. Matte textured finishes are particularly well-suited for garden features and street furniture, as minor imperfections, dust, and signs of wear are less noticeable on these surfaces. The available color selection depends on the specific product and project.
Yes. Stainless steel has greater rigidity than aluminum and, unlike hot-dip galvanized steel, is not immersed in a hot zinc bath after manufacturing. This makes it possible to produce even large-surface-area components with precise dimensions. The required design and material thickness are tailored to the size, shape, and application of the object.
Minor scratches or chips can be touched up with the appropriate touch-up paint after cleaning the affected area. The touch-up paint is included with the item. For more extensive damage, you should consult a professional before proceeding.
Paint-coated components should not be dragged across pavement, concrete, or other hard surfaces. When positioning and aligning them, use non-metallic spacers—such as those made of plastic or rubber—to protect the paint finish. After installation, inspect the surface and immediately repair any damage.
The shipping packaging should be removed immediately upon receipt. The components must then be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area and protected from direct sunlight. If moisture and packaging material remain on the paint finish for an extended period while surface temperatures are high, light-colored or mottled discoloration may occur.
Manufacturing with stainless steel is initially more labor-intensive. However, when evaluating a garden structure, factors such as repairability, corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and potential maintenance and replacement costs should also be taken into account. Especially for large or hard-to-reach structures, a stainless steel construction can therefore prove cost-effective over its useful life.