[TheForge] Black finish for galvanized

[RICK KORINEK]

Andy, its not too late but there's not enough budget to begin 
to consider stainless.  Also, I found a large and reputable 
plater out here, Duncan Group, who have a stain after galv.  
I talked with them today.  It is only recommended in parking 
garages and other non-critical areas as it is not 
particularly attactive.  They have tried it on several 
residential projects and have had to bead blast it off to 
satisfy the customers.  It sounds like is is a thin stain and 
not a chemical that reacts with the zink.

They do have several paint coatings that they have engineered 
for coating over galvanized, including acrylic, polyutethane 
and a hard and soft powder coat.  They apply and warranty.  
Some good info on their website: duncangroup.com, I think.

-Rick




---- Original message ----
>Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 10:16:12 -0500
>From: Andrew Vida <osan at netlabs.net>  
>Subject: Re: [TheForge] Black finish for galvanized  
>To: Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
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>RICK KORINEK wrote:
>> I am working on an exterior railing that will be installed 
>> near the ocean.  I am looking seriously into having it hot-
>> dipped.
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>	A bit late in the game, I suppose, but didn't you 
consider using stainless?
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Rick Korinek
Emerald City Forge
Framingham, MA