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Architectural
Sustainable Performance Coatings
Factory-applied, performance powder coatings for aluminum and steel architectural applications, both interior and exterior. Meet and exceed performance requirements of AAMA 2603, 2604, and 2605. Manufacturer EPDs and HPDs available.
Standards
AAMA 2603 / 2604 / 2605
Substrates
Aluminium & Steel
Applications
Interior & Exterior
Origin
US Manufactured
Architectural Overview
Performance Powder
for Architecture
The IFS architectural range includes powders for both interior and exterior applications on aluminum and steel, including curtain wall, windows, fencing, railings, storefront, and more.
Exterior, architectural grade powder coatings offer an excellent alternative to liquid PVDF and anodized finishes, boasting world-class durability, incredible weathering performance, and a significantly improved sustainability footprint.
Speak with an architectural specialistWorld-Class Durability
Engineered for long-term exterior exposure, delivering exceptional UV resistance, color and gloss retention, corrosion and humidity protection and mechanical performance across curtain wall, windows, louvers, railings, and more.
AAMA Performance
IFS architectural powders meet and exceed the performance requirements of AAMA 2603, 2604, and 2605, the three performance tiers set by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) for architectural coatings.
Sustainability
An excellent alternative to liquid PVDF and anodized finishes with a significantly improved sustainability footprint. Manufacturer EPDs and HPDs available for all three architectural grades.
Architectural Applications
Where We're Specified
IFS architectural powders finish the aluminum and steel elements that define a building's envelope, inside and out.
- Curtain wall
- Windows
- Doors
- Storefront
- Louvers & Sunscreens
- Panels
- Fencing
- Display units
- Decorative elements
Architectural Product Range
Three Performance Levels
Each IFS architectural grade product is engineered to meet and exceed a specific AAMA performance specification. Choose based on your project environment and durability requirements.
100% FEVE Fluoropolymer
IFS 500FP
AAMA 260520-year color & gloss warranty*
- Superior performance fluoropolymer
- Meets and exceeds performance requirements of AAMA 2605
- Exterior curtain wall, windows, panels, louvers, facade elements
- Available with a manufacturer's EPD
Super Durable Polyester
IFS 400SD
AAMA 260410-year color & gloss warranty*
- High performance super durable polyester
- Meets and exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2604
- Commercial storefront, low-rise curtain & window wall, windows, awnings and interiors with UV exposure
- Available with a manufacturer's EPD 7 HPD
Standard Polyester
IFS 300SP
AAMA 2603Interior applications only
- Standard polyester powder
- Meets and exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2603
- Perfect for most interior applications, huge range of colors & effects
- Available with a manufacturer's EPD & HPD
*When applied by Registered Applicators to architectural aluminium.
AAMA Performance Specifications
Coating Performance by Standard
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA, formerly AAMA) defines three performance tiers for architectural coatings. Each specifies mandatory ASTM tests and pass/fail parameters for chemical, mechanical, and weathering performance.
1,500 hrs
Few blisters
3,000 hrs
Blisters max. size 8
4,000 hrs
Blisters max. size 8
1,000 hrs
1–2mm creepage
Blisters max. size 8
1,500 hrs
1–2mm creepage
Blisters max. size 8
2,000 hrs
1–2mm creepage
Blisters max. size 8
1 year
5 years
10 years
"Slight change"
Delta E < 5
Delta E < 5
"Slight change"
Minimum 30% retention
Minimum 50% retention
IFS 300SP
IFS 400SD
IFS 500FP
| Test | AAMA 2603 | AAMA 2604 | AAMA 2605 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity resistance - ASTM D2247 | 1,500 hrs Few blisters | 3,000 hrs Blisters max. size 8 | 4,000 hrs Blisters max. size 8 |
| Salt spray resistance - ASTM G85 | 1,000 hrs 1–2mm creepage Blisters max. size 8 | 1,500 hrs 1–2mm creepage Blisters max. size 8 | 2,000 hrs 1–2mm creepage Blisters max. 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% retention | Minimum 50% retention |
| IFS product | IFS 300SP | IFS 400SD | IFS 500FP |
Key performance test highlights only. Contact your IFS architectural representative for full test protocol details.
Color Options
Architectural Powder Colors
All colors are suitable for interior use, while IFS Architectural, Color Alchemy, and most RAL colors are approved for exterior applications. Looking for more options? Choose from thousands of additional shades, request free sample panels, or ask about custom color matching and development.
- Full IFS color range including RALs
- IFS Architectural Color Alchemy collection
- Special effects, including metallics, textures, hammertones, speckles
- Varying gloss levels
- Polychem Coatings interior-only extended range
Please request free sample panels and/or color cards: digital representations do not accurately convey some colors and effects.
Request samplesSustainability
EPDs & Health Product Declarations
IFS has achieved manufacturer EPDs for each architectural grade powder, a meaningful step toward transparency and sustainable building specifications.
Health Product Declarations (HPDs) are available for interior grades.
Request HPDsSpecification Downloads
Ready-to-Use Spec Language
Download, copy, and paste IFS specification language directly into your project spec. Available as a full three-part 050513 three-part guide spec, or just the finishing language, at each AAMA level to paste into other areas of your project spec.
- 3-Part Spec (050513)
- Simple Spec for Aluminium
- Simple Spec for Steel
- Architects' Guide to Powder Coatings (e-Book)
Need custom spec wording? Contact us and we'll work with you directly.
AIA, GBCI and IDCEC Approved Education
Lunch & Learn Presentations
Learn more about sustainable performance powder for architectural applications. Two AIA-approved presentations and one GBCI-accredited option are available. One IDCEC presentation is also available.
- 1 AIA LU · 1 GBCI
Sustainable Performance Coatings: Powder for Architectural Applications
- 1 HSW LU
Sustainable Coatings Without Compromising on Performance
- 1 IDCEC credit
Sustainable Performance Powder For Interiors
Projects & insights
IFS on the building
Where architectural grade IFS powders have been specified, and what the design teams learned.
Specify Architectural Powder with IFS.
AAMA compliance, color matching, EPDs, spec language, and technical support, all in one conversation.