Crittall Windows has announced a significant expansion of powder coating finishes for its steel window and door systems.

Delivered by coating specialist, AkzoNobel, the new colours include a range of non-reflective super durable coatings, metallic effect finishes and natural metal appearances.

The natural metal collection is said to provide a deeper, more concentrated metallic appearance compared to conventional metallic powder coatings, replicating the finish of natural metals like copper, brass, nickel, silver and iron.

The more premium metallic effect collection, however, is a super durable coating that offers ‘exceptional’ colour and gloss retention, which is said to be for weather-proofing exterior steel windows and doors exposed to the elements. It is available in a range of shiny blacks to soft silvers, and earthy bronzes.

Finally, the ultra-matte range introduces non-reflective coatings featuring a subtle mica effect that, according to Crittall, ‘effortlessly reflects natural light, bringing the product to life’. This collection is available in many solid and metallic shades and delivers a super durable performance and improved scratch resistance.

Russell Ager, MD at Crittall Windows, said: “These exceptional powder coating collections offer superior durability, exceptional weather resistance and ensure our products are incredibly low maintenance. Plus, it guarantees they will remain visually striking for many years – a crucial consideration when specifying building components.

“As design trends continuously change and evolve, it was important we expanded our colour collections so our customers have complete creative freedom when working with our windows and doors. With these additional finishes, architects and installers can choose a colour of their choice while maintaining the slim sightlines, structural integrity and sustainability credentials synonymous with steel windows and doors manufactured by our team of specialists.”

Crittall has complete control over the entire finishing process and ensures all powder coating is undertaken in-house. The company pioneered the powder coating of steel windows and doors and has been an approved applicator of Akzo Nobel powder coatings since 1976.