Architecture
IFS architectural grade, performance powder coatings are factory applied, performance coatings designed specifically with architectural applications in mind.
Suitable for use on aluminum and steel, for both interior and exterior applications (like curtain wall, windows, fences, railings, etc.), the IFS architectural powder range offers excellent durability, good chemical resistance and mechanical performance, and is a true sustainable alternative to liquid PVDF and anodized finishes.
Architectural Powder Products
IFS 500FP
- Superior performance FEVE Fluoropolymer powders
- Meet and exceed the performance requirements of AAMA 2605
- Come with a 20 year color and gloss warranty*
- Used on exterior applications like curtain wall, windows etc.
- Available with a manufacturers EPD
IFS 400SD
- High performance Super Durable Polyester powders
- Meet and exceed the performance requirements of AAMA 2604
- Come with a 10 year color and gloss warranty*
- Used on exterior applications like commercial storefront, low rise curtain/window wall, windows etc.
- Available with a manufacturers EPD
IFS 300SP
- Standard Polyester powders
- Meet and exceed the performance requirements of AAMA 2603
- Perfect for most interior applications
- Available with a manufacturers EPD.
Architectural Coating Performance – AAMA Specifications
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), which was previously known as AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) sets the standards for coating performance on architectural applications.
The performance specifications are still known as the AAMA specs. There are three AAMA coating specs. Each spec requires a certain number of chemical, mechanical and weathering tests to be completed and lays out the test method – many of them ASTM tests - and minimum performance requirements for each. Some of the key tests are highlighted below:
|
AAMA 2603 |
AAMA 2604 |
AAMA 2605 |
Humidity resistance |
1500 hrs. Few blisters |
3000 hrs. Blisters size 8 |
4000hrs Blisters size 8 |
Salt spray resistance |
1000 hrs. 1-2mm creepage Blisters size 8 |
1500 hrs. 1-2mm creepage Blisters size 8 |
2000 hrs. aggressive cyclical 1-2mm creepage Blisters size 8 |
Florida Exposure |
1 year |
5 years |
10 years |
Color retention |
“Slight change” |
Delta E <5 |
Delta E <5 |
Gloss retention |
“Slight change” |
Minimum 30% |
Minimum 50% |
IFS Product |
IFS 300SP |
IFS 400SD |
IFS 500FP |
For more information on the AAMA coating specs, testing, and product performance, please contact your IFS architectural rep.
Environmental Product Declarations
IFS has manufacturers EPDs for each of our architectural grade powders.
Get our EPDs in English
Decorate – thousands of architectural colors and effects
Powders that perform AND look good. IFS architectural grade powders come in:
- Thousands of colors
- RALs
- Metallic/Mica effects
- Textures
- Varying gloss levels
- Custom color matching/creation
- Check out our IFS architectural color card
- Check out our RAL card
Please request free sample panels and/or color cards rather than choosing color online - they're much nicer in person (especially the sparkles, textures, effects etc.!).
Specification wording
Download and copy/paste our powder specification language. Choose from a three part 050513 spec, or if you prefer just the finishing language to cut and paste into other parts of your project spec, choose the simple spec wording.
If the spec wording outlined here doesn't work for your specific spec, contact us and we will work with you to make sure you have the right wording.
- 3 part spec (050513)
- Simple specification wording for aluminum
- Simple specification wording for steel
AIA Approved Lunch and Learns
Learn more about sustainable, performance powder for architectural applications. Choose from our 2 AIA approved presentations:
- Sustainable Performance Coatings: Powder for Architectural Applications (1 LU)
- Sustainable Coatings Without Compromising on Performance (1 HSW LU)
To organize your companies FREE presentation, contact us at coatingsinfo@ifscoatings.com
Architectural powder Ebook
Check out our free architectural ebook and learn everything you need to know about using and specifying high performance powder for architectural applications.
Contact us for details or to speak to an architectural specialist.
*When applied by Registered Applicators to architectural aluminum.