Galvanizing and painting
At the Halwelding workshop, we manufacture metal parts and structures, which we can then protect against rust and paint. We entrust galvanizing and painting to our partner Zn Metals, but we manage the entire ordering process. The finished product can be collected in Jelgava or delivered throughout Latvia.
Steel products used outdoors, such as gates, fences, or railings, start to rust in their first season without protection. Galvanizing and paint protect the metal so that it maintains its appearance and durability for years. With the help of our partner, we provide hot-dip galvanizing, wet painting, and powder coating to ensure you receive a finished product protected against rust and painted in your desired tone.
What you receive
You place a single order and receive a finished product—cut, welded, protected against rust and painted in your chosen RAL tone. We select the treatment type and color tone together with you before starting work. You do not need to search for a separate company to provide galvanizing or painting, or manage multiple contractors.
Hot-dip galvanizing
Hot-dip galvanizing involves immersing steel in a molten zinc bath at a temperature of approximately 450 degrees. The zinc reacts chemically with the steel to create an iron-zinc coating that protects the metal from rust for decades. Zinc also coats seams, edges, and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring uniform protection throughout the entire structure, including the interior.
Hot-dip galvanizing is suitable for steel structures intended for outdoor use, such as gates, fences, railings and canopy frames. It is not required for stainless steel and aluminum, as these materials do not rust. Galvanizing is available for structures up to 13 m in length, provided by “Zn Metals,” the largest galvanizing bath in Latvia.
Wet painting
Wet painting involves applying liquid paint with a sprayer using epoxy or polyurethane paints in the chosen RAL tone. This method is suitable for large products that do not fit in a powder coating oven and for cases where the paint needs to be touched up later. Both galvanized and untreated steel surfaces can be painted. Wet painting is available for structures up to 16 m in length.
Powder coating
Powder coating involves first applying a dry paint powder to the metal surface, which adheres via static electricity. The product is then placed in an oven where the powder melts and hardens, creating a uniform and durable coating. This coating is more resistant to scratches and corrosion than conventional paint. Various RAL tones and finishes are available, from matte to glossy. The product must fit in an oven with a length of 6 m, so this method is suitable for gates, fence sections, furniture frames, and decor. Powder coating can also be applied to galvanized surfaces.
Galvanizing and painting together or the Duplex system
The best protection for outdoor structures is provided by a combination of galvanizing and paint, known as the Duplex system. First, the steel is galvanized, and then wet paint or powder coating is applied on top. Zinc protects the metal from rust even if the paint layer is damaged in some places, while the paint provides the chosen tone and additional protection. This solution is often chosen for gates and fences that must last a long time and look good simultaneously.
Which type of treatment to choose
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The structure will be outdoors and durability is the priority
Choose hot-dip galvanizing, preferably combined with wet painting or powder coating (Duplex).
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A specific color tone and a durable surface are required
Choose powder coating in your selected RAL tone.
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The product is large or you want to be able to restore the paint later
Choose wet painting.
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The material is stainless steel or aluminum
Galvanizing is not necessary as these materials do not rust. We apply paint if you want a specific tone.
Other available treatments
If the structure is longer than 13 m or cannot be heated, metallization is suitable for rust protection, where zinc is applied by thermal spraying. There is no size limit for structures treated with this method. Before painting or galvanizing, the surface can be prepared with shot blasting (grit blasting). Passivation is also available for galvanized structures to protect against white rust. If you require any of these treatments, please specify them in your request.
How the ordering process works
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Send your idea
Send a sketch, drawing, or photo and indicate that you want a product that is protected against rust and painted.
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We agree on the treatment and color
We recommend whether galvanizing, painting, or both are needed and will help you choose a RAL tone.
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Receive a price offer
We include manufacturing, surface treatment, and, if necessary, delivery in the price.
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We manufacture and process
The part is cut and welded at our facility; galvanizing and painting are performed by our partner Zn Metals.
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Receive the finished product
In person in Jelgava or with delivery throughout Latvia.
Ready to order? Send your sketch to olegs@halwelding.lv or fill out the contact form.
About our partner Zn Metals
Galvanizing and painting are provided to us by Zn Metals, a company specializing in metal surface treatment that has the largest hot-dip galvanizing bath in Latvia. This cooperation allows us to offer a finished product without requiring you to find a separate company for galvanizing and painting yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you paint a part that you cut with plasma?
Yes. We can paint a cut part using the Duplex system or cover it with powder coating in your chosen RAL tone.
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What is the difference between powder coating and wet painting?
Powder coating is heated in an oven and creates a hard, durable coating, but the product must fit in the oven (up to 6 m). Wet paint is sprayed on and air-dries; it can be applied to structures up to 16 m long and can be restored if necessary.
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Does a galvanized product definitely need to be painted?
No. Galvanizing itself protects steel from rust. Paint is applied if you want a specific tone or additional protection, for example, in damp areas or near the sea.
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Which materials do not require galvanizing?
Stainless steel and aluminum. These materials do not rust, so galvanizing them is not necessary. If you want a different tone, they can be painted.
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How large a product can be galvanized or painted?
Structures up to 13 m long can be galvanized, wet painting is available up to 16 m, and powder coating up to 6 m. For larger structures, metallization is suitable as its size is not limited.
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How long does galvanizing last?
A hot-dip galvanized coating lasts for decades in outdoor conditions. The exact lifespan depends on the thickness of the coating and the location of the product.
Contact and order
To receive a price quote, send a sketch, the required dimensions, the type of metal (if known), and indicate which treatment you want. We will respond to your message and prepare a price quote free of charge.