The coating is evenly applied in a powder form and then baked, resulting in a hard, smooth, paint-like finish. It is a decorative coating that is electrostatically applied to a surface as a finely ground powder then heated at between 180 and 200 degrees Celsius (metal temperature) so that it flows and creates a consistent covering across the entire surface. The versatile properties of powder coating make it ideal for a variety of needs, both decorative & practical.