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IFS Architectural Grade Powder Coatings
IFS Architectural Grade Powder Coatings
Factory-Applied Performance Coatings Designed for Architectural Applications
Architectural Powder Overview
The IFS architectural powder range is suitable for both interior and exterior applications on aluminum and steel, including curtain walls, windows, fences, railings, and more. Architectural grade performance powder offers world-class durability, strong chemical resistance, and mechanical performance. Powder coatings also offer an excellent alternative to liquid PVDF and anodized finishes, boasting a significantly improved sustainability footprint.
Check out our IFS architectural color card!
Visit our architectural colors page
Architectural Powder Products
IFS 500FP
- Superior performance FEVE Fluoropolymer powders
- Meets and exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2605
- Comes 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
- Meets and exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2604
- Comes 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
- Meets and exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2603
- Perfect for most interior applications
- Available with a manufacturers EPD
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
IFS achieved manufacturers EPDs for each of our architectural grade powders.
Check out our EPDs in English:
Architectural Coating Performance – AAMA Specifications
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), previously known as AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association), sets the standards for coating performance on architectural applications.
Although the organization’s name changed, the performance specifications are still known as the AAMA specs. There are three AAMA coating specs. Each spec defines the performance requirements and durability expectations for coatings used in different architectural environments. In addition to defining performance requirements, AAMA specs mandate specific ASTM tests to evaluate the coatings’ ability to withstand various environmental and mechanical stresses, including chemical, mechanical, and weathering tests.
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.
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
- Browse our IFS architectural color card
- Check out our RAL card
- See more colors for interiors only at our sister brand Polychem Powder Coatings
Please request free sample panels and/or color cards rather than choosing color online, they're much nicer in person - especially the sparkles, textures, and effects!
Download Specification Wording
Download, copy, and paste our powder specification language directly into your spec. 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, opt for 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.
- Download 3 part spec (050513)
- Download simple specification wording for aluminum
- Download 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 AIA LU, 1 GBCI credit)
- Sustainable Coatings Without Compromising on Performance (1 HSW LU)
Organize your company's FREE presentation!
Architectural Powder E-Book
Check out our free architectural e-book and learn everything you need to know about using and specifying performance powder for architectural applications.
Contact us for details or to speak to an architectural specialist.
*When applied by Registered Applicators to architectural aluminum.