Deco Australia secures Qualicoat Seaside license

Deco Australia, one of the leading aluminium building materials and finishes makers, now holds a Qualicoat Seaside licence. In addition to their standard Qualicoat applicator accreditation, the licence offers the best quality architectural powder coating for usage in seashore and coastal areas where aluminium items are subjected to harsher conditions such as saltwater and high humidity.

Qualicoat is the foremost global accreditation for applying coatings on aluminium surfaces. The corporation, located in Zurich, Switzerland, operates as an autonomous, non-profit entity with a singular objective: to attain optimal quality powder coatings for architectural aluminium goods. The exclusive specification for architectural powder coating, Qualicoat, incorporates a rigorous system of independent third-party accreditation and auditing to evaluate powder materials and powder coat applicators.

“Our dedication to the Qualicoat Process Specification showcases our commitment to quality. As part of our Qualicoat licence, our team undertakes tests across every single order that we receive. It’s no small feat to provide the best quality powder coating on the market,” said DECO Australia General Manager Richard Hamber.

DECO was awarded a standard Qualicoat licence in 2022, solidifying its position as a premier applicator of excellent quality architectural powder coat and sublimation treatments. The Qualicoat certification applies to their complete powder coat portfolio, including their DecoCoat® finish line and their premier Super DurableTM timber-look sublimated DecoWood® powder coat finish.

The Qualicoat Seaside licence necessitates supplementary measures in addition to the already stringent Qualicoat Process Specification. These measures include distinct pre-treatment prerequisites and additional testing, which augment the existing 18 standard tests mandated by the regular Qualicoat licence. Including these supplementary measures is of utmost importance in enhancing corrosion protection specifically for applications in coastal areas.

DECO Australia General Manager Richard Hamber stated that the company is dedicated to providing the highest quality architectural finishes on the market. As a licenced Qualicoat Seaside applicator, DECO can enhance the durability of architectural projects near the coast where seawater exposure and humidity can damage badly treated aluminium. Because most Australian towns and people live along the shore, the Qualicoat Seaside certification is crucial for the durability and lifespan of Australian buildings.