Our Powder Coating Services

Where Durability Meets Perfection

Designed to Resist Corrosion and Uplift Your Item’s Appearance

Applications

At Compass Iron Works, we pride ourselves on using traditional techniques with modern precision to give you detailed iron products that will last a lifetime. Our Pennsylvania Dutch artisans use electrostatic applications to coat the metal, giving full coverage while reducing material waste. We also use a propane convection oven to cure the product, giving you a beautiful piece within a quick timeframe. Our powder coating services typically take a week to complete.

Durability

Our powder coating services enhance the durability of the high-quality metal products we create. Less prone to wear and tear, powder coatings are applied with superior adhesion to make it difficult for moisture and rust to reach the metal. Powder coatings provide a layer of protection to your products, helping them resist weather elements and corrosion.

Customization

Your property’s metalwork should reflect your unique style. That’s why we offer many customization options to bring your ideas to life. We have many colors in stock, with both gloss and matte finishes. We offer custom colors and finishes to give your property the design you want, whether it is traditional, modern, or a unique combination of the two.

Sustainability

Powder coating is more sustainable than using paint. Paint is more expensive, less durable, and contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Powder coating is cost-effective, highly durable, and emits less carbon dioxide and VOCs than paint does. Our powder coating services do not release hazardous air pollutants and require less waste disposal.

iron railings drying after powder coatings were put on

iron spiral staircase with black powder coating, laying on ground

intricate designed iron work with black powder coating

close up of intricate iron work with spirals, flowers, and wave designs with black powder coating

spraying gray powder coating on a metal piece

curved staircase hanging in warehouse, drying from white powder coating

iron gate with intricate designs with black powder coating

framework of a metal staircase before the iron coating process

framework of a metal staircase after the powder coating process, colored black

We had aluminum railings on our summer home with finish that was peeling off, making the whole thing look nasty. After repeated attempts to correct the problem, a builder/developer friend of ours recommended Compass Ironworks. They looked at the project, explained why the peeling had occurred and offered us a solution.

They took out about 600 feet of our aluminum railing, welded, and repaired it where needed, sandblasted, primed, and re-powder-coated, then re-installed it. They completely restored the aluminum to a like-new luster, which is just what they said they would do.

I am thrilled to find an ironworks company with such a high degree of emphasis on customer service. They really care about customers and their project. I am excited to be able to recommend them to my friends and to be assured that my friends will be well taken care of by Compass Ironworks

Rita Luber

It was a pleasure to work with Amos Glick of Compass Iron Works in restoring portions of the railings surrounding the three decks of our Margate, New Jersey summer home. Due to the home’s close proximity to the beach and ocean, the restoration needed to consider the impact of a harsher than normal environment on the coating system to be used. I found Amos to be very knowledgeable in this area.

Amos worked closely with us evaluating various approaches to the job. We found him to be easy to work with and very client oriented. I have hired many contractors over the years, and I found Amos to be the most conscientious and reliable contractor that I have dealt with. I recommend Amos and Compass Ironworks to any client planning to restore or purchase new railings or metal work.

Stan Silverman

As the owner of an exclusive property, we were looking for custom ironworks replicated from England in the 1860s. The photo we had was sketchy, but these passionate craftsmen knew their business, knew the details of this ancient craft and provided tips on adding authenticity. They provided excellent communication throughout the creativity and design process, then with superb, detailed craftsmanship, they created and installed an exceptional piece of ironwork that is rich in detail, authentic, yet is engineered to withstand use for decades, utilizing 100% recycled material and an eco-friendly durable finish.

Springhill Suites Marriott

Our clients had extensive ironwork installed within their previous home and had high expectations for meeting the same level of craft for their new home in Arlington. The skilled artisans of Compass Ironworks interpreted our sketches and designs and brought our concepts to life. Their customer service and willingness to customize truly sets them apart. We never felt that the distance between their factory and my client’s home was an issue – their service was seamless. It was a genuine pleasure to work with Amos and his crew.

Suzanne Manlove – Transcript of an unsolicited voice mail message from a Chester County, PA client

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For more information about Compass Ironworks or to schedule a no-obligation consultation, please call us at (717) 442-4500 or fill out our contact form below.

There has been a significant increase in demand for our caliber of quality, craftsmanship, and unique product offerings. Contact our team today to get ahead of the rush and secure your next project with our team.

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Our custom, high quality interior railings generally cost in the $450-$850 per linear foot range. This standard price can be significantly more when an elaborate design is desired and/or the project is small. Some designs, when adding bronze caprail, can run $2,000 per linear foot.

Our custom, high quality exterior railings generally cost in the $250- $350 per linear foot range. This standard price can be significantly more when an elaborate design is desired and/or the project is small.

Our top-of-the-line driveway gates typically start in the $20K range, but we have we have done gates that cost over $70K. As for our automation packages with all the bells and whistles, they can range between $18K-$22K.

We build custom, high quality fencing. Unlike the mass produced, hollow picket, rivet assembled fences, ours are built solid and built to last just like fences built 100 years ago! We custom create to your specific design vision and specific property needs using solid pickets that are welded in place. Due to this higher quality standard we provide, the cost of our typical fence is $250- $350 per linear foot. This cost can increase substantially when the design has a high level of detail, or if the footage of fence is less then 100ft long (less footage means we have less to spread our mobilization costs over).

Due to our backlog at this time, we may not be able to serve you outside of our normal scope of work. However, we do invite you to submit your request.

Our staircases are no joke! High end, solid construction creations. The prices vary drastically when it comes to staircases. As a ballpark number, our one-piece designer spiral staircases would be $18K-$36K; depending on railing style. Our double helical designer stairs are in the $38K-$60K range; again, depending on the railing style.

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How We Work

What Sets Us Apart?

Environmentally-Friendly

Quick Project Turnaround

Dedicated Project Managers

Competitive Pricing

Our Process

Our Powder Coating Process

Step 1

Have a consultation with one of our artisans, and decide what needs to be done. Our large batch system can coat bulky pieces up to 20’x10’x9’.

Step 2

We blast the product to remove any dirt, oil, grease, or mill scale, which provides a physical etch to the product to increase adhesion.

Step 3

The product undergoes a three-stage wash process to ensure it is completely clean and ready for the powder coating.

Step 4

The product is preheated, then a primer and resilient top coat are applied.

Step 5

The entire product is then baked in a dedicated propane convention oven at 390° Fahrenheit for 15 minutes to completely cure the powder coat.

Step 6

Once finished, you can pick up the product and install it on your property!

FAQ

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We offer many colors with glossy and matte finishes, including standard colors like black, white, and brown. We can also create custom colors, any color can be custom matched to your needs.

Our process takes about a week to complete, from the initial parts drop off to when you pick up the completed project.

Powder coating is better than paint because it is more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective. The powder coat finish is smoother than paint, and the superior adhesion we use makes it hard for moisture and rust to get to the iron materials, making powder coating less prone to wear than paint.

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