Paint vs. Lamination
The Cost-Effective and High-Performance Alternative to Lamination
Explore how NuCoat gives you significant advantages, especially if you’re currently using or considering lamination for your windows and doors.
Here are the benefits of Paint vs Lamination:
Initial Investment
PAINT
Initial investment can start as low as a few thousand dollars. Minimal equipment and inventory needs, which can be easily scaled as demand grows.
LAMINATION
Lamination setups typically require a larger upfront investment, including machinery and inventory, which can lead to higher costs and more space requirements.
LAMINATION
Lamination setups typically require a larger upfront investment, including machinery and inventory, which can lead to higher costs and more space requirements.
Inventory Flexibility
PAINT
Easily stock monthly inventory and order as little as one liter for custom work, providing flexibility for various project sizes.
LAMINATION
Managing inventory for lamination can be more challenging, as predicting the exact volume of each color may lead to overstock or shortages.
LAMINATION
Managing inventory for lamination can be more challenging, as predicting the exact volume of each color may lead to overstock or shortages.
Performance and Standards
PAINT
Meets the stringent AAMA 615-20 standard as a true one-component system, offering reliable performance and easy field touch-ups.
LAMINATION
Complex touch up processes which may pose challenges for maintaining long-term performance in certain situations.
LAMINATION
Complex touch up processes which may pose challenges for maintaining long-term performance in certain situations.
Environmental and Safety Concerns
PAINT
Environmentally friendly, with components designed to break down naturally, ensuring a lower environmental footprint.
LAMINATION
There have been industry concerns surrounding certain lamination materials, such as PVDF, regarding their environmental impact and potential byproducts during production and disposal.
LAMINATION
There have been industry concerns surrounding certain lamination materials, such as PVDF, regarding their environmental impact and potential byproducts during production and disposal.
Field and Application Risk
PAINT
Offers a straightforward application process with lower chances of errors, providing more flexibility in the field.
LAMINATION
The lamination process tends to be more complex, with less flexibility for corrections, which may increase the risk of application or installation challenges.
LAMINATION
The lamination process tends to be more complex, with less flexibility for corrections, which may increase the risk of application or installation challenges.
Cost Benefits
PAINT
Potential cost savings of up to 50% on initial investments and 20% on inventory management, offering a more budget-friendly solution.
LAMINATION
Lamination typically involves higher initial and ongoing costs, with less flexibility in managing inventory, which can lead to increased expenses over time.
LAMINATION
Lamination typically involves higher initial and ongoing costs, with less flexibility in managing inventory, which can lead to increased expenses over time.
