AAMA 2605 PAINT FINISHES FOR ARCHITECTURAL LOUVERS
March 16, 2023
Architectural louvers enhance building facades with visual appeal, airflow control and weather resistance. Specifying louvers finished with AAMA 2605 fluoropolymer coatings ensures these building products maintain optimal performance and aesthetics over decades of service. This advanced finish offers unparalleled durability and longevity for aluminum components.
What Sets AAMA 2605 Apart?
AAMA 2605 represents the pinnacle for powder coating technology. These thermally cured fluoropolymer powders utilize premium resins for superior protection compared to other finishes like anodizing or liquid coatings.
Key properties that make AAMA 2605 ideal for louvers:
Extreme Fade Resistance - Filters 98% of damaging UV rays to prevent color loss
Abrasion Protection - Harder than traditional paint for incredible scratch resistance
Chemical Resistance - Repels environmental pollutants and cleaning chemicals
Humidity/Solvent Resistance - Withstands exposure without blistering or loss of adhesion
Excellent Gloss Retention - Maintains aesthetic appeal over product lifetime
AAMA 2605 powder coated louvers maintain consistent visual appeal and need only simple cleaning to look like new for over a decade, even in harsh coastal or industrial environments.
Unmatched Pretreatment and Application
The powder coating application process for quality AAMA 2605 finished louvers includes:
Multi-Step Pretreatment - Cleans and converts surface for optimal powder adhesion
Electrostatic Spray - Negatively charged powder particles envelop all surfaces
Curing Oven - Bakes on powder into uniformly cured finish
Testing - Abrasion, adhesion, hardness, and flexibility ensured
Thickness - 2-3 mil coating exceeds AAMA 2605 criteria
Look for louvers with 5+ stage chrome-free pretreatment and a dry film thickness over 2 mils for the highest coating performance. Avoid thinner coats which sacrifice protection.
Specifying Louvers with AAMA 2605 Confidence
To guarantee you receive louvers truly finished to AAMA’s highest standards:
Review product submittals in detail - Request AAMA 2605 certification
Verify minimum coating thickness - At least 2-3 mils for aluminum
Check surface preparation - 5-stage chrome-free pretreatment
Confirm testing completed - Abrasion, humidity, solvent, and flexibility
Get warranty details – Aire Renaissance, LLC provides a 25-year warranty against fading and chalking
With attention to detail on the powder coat specifications, architects can specify aluminum louvers with assurance the AAMA 2605 finish will maintain flawless protection and aesthetics for decades, even in the most aggressive installation environments.
Contact Aire Renaissance for a comprehensive color chart or physical samples.