Architectural Powder Coatings
Sherwin-Williams Powdura® product line serves the North American market and global projects aligned to AAMA performance standards.
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Powdura® 3000 | Powdura® 4000 | Powdura® 4000 Anodite Series | Powdura® 5000 | |
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AAMA Specification | 2603 | 2604 | 2604 | 2605 |
Film Thickness ASTM D7091 | 1.8-3.0 mil | 2.0-3.0 mil | 2.0-3.0 mil | 1.8-3.0 mil |
Specular Gloss at 60° ASTM D523 | 30-90 units | 30-90 units | 5-15 Opaque Finishes; 15-30 Mica Finishes | 30-80 units |
Humidity ASTM D2247 | 1,500 Hours Aluminum | 3,000 Hours Aluminum | 3,000 Hours Aluminum | 4,000 Hours Aluminum |
Acid Salt Spray ASTM G85 Annex 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,000 Hours Aluminum |
Salt Spray ASTM B117 | 2,000 Hours | 3,000 Hours | 3,000 Hours | 4,000 Hours |
Weathering | 1 Year Exposure, 45° South Florida | 5 Years Exposure, 45° South Florida | 5 Years Exposure, 45° South Florida | 10 Years Exposure, 45° South Florida |
Fade ASTM D2244 | Slight Color Fade | Max 5ΔE | Max 5ΔE | Max 5ΔE |
Chalk ASTM D4214 | Chalk Minimal | Chalk Max. 8 Rating | Chalk Max. 8 Rating | Chalk Max 8. Rating on Colors; Max. 6 Rating on Whites |
Gloss ASTM D523 | Slight Gloss Loss | Gloss > 30% Retention | Gloss > 30% Retention | Gloss > 50% Retention |
Where to Specify Powder Coatings
Sherwin-Williams stands behind our architectural products and can provide project-specific warranties. Through our network of Approved Applicators, we help ensure your coating will perform as designed with a rigorous quality control and ongoing audit process. The terms and limitations of a project-specific warranty will vary based on location of building, type of Sherwin-Williams powder coating specified and choice of applicator.
Approved Applicators for High-Performance Building Products
View our list of applicators approved to apply Sherwin-Williams coatings for aluminum extrusion building products.
Find an Approved ApplicatorBuilding Type | Powdura® ECO | Powdura® 3000 | Powdura® 4000 | Powdura® 4000 Anodite | Powdura® 5000 | |
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Monumental | Exterior | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interior | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | |
Commercial | Exterior | No | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interior | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | |
Multi-Family Residential | Exterior | No | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interior | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
*select usage