When December rolls in and the nights draw long, Britain lights up. City centres glow, shopping villages sparkle and festive installations of every size pop up to bring a little magic to the chilly air. What many people don’t realise is that behind much of that Christmas shimmer is a whole lot of powder coating keeping it looking its best.
As a company dedicated to specialist finishing, we can’t help but admire the craftsmanship (and coatings!) that bring the festive season to life.
From towering walk-through gift boxes to shimmering outdoor reindeer sculptures, large-scale festive installations rely on something far more robust than seasonal cheer: durability. These structures often spend weeks exposed to rain, wind, frosty mornings and occasionally… British sunshine. They’re handled, transported, stored, reinstalled – year after year. And that’s exactly where powder coating shines brighter than Rudolph’s nose.
Professional-grade festive structures such as steel-framed LED cubes, oversized baubles, sculptural Christmas trees and plaza-scale displays are almost always finished in powder coating because:
Powder coating helps these installations sleigh through the season (sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves).
Here at Tomburn, we’ve spent decades helping commercial clients ensure their metalwork stays merry, bright and incredibly well-protected.
While the big installations steal the headlines, powder coating also stars in countless consumer and retail Christmas products.
Take metal Christmas trees…many decorative steel trees on the market today are powder-coated for longevity and scratch resistance making them ideal for families bringing them out year after year. Or those charming outdoor lanterns and LED sculptures you see in garden centres…these are often made from powder-coated steel to prevent rust and keep the finish looking fresh throughout winter.
Even smaller items such as candle holders, festive metal signage and decorative stands frequently rely on powder coating to achieve a consistent, durable, beautifully coloured finish.
It’s one of those quietly essential processes that helps Christmas look… well… Christmassy.
This time of year reminds us just how much craftsmanship, detail and care goes into creating experiences that make people smile. Whether it’s a grand public installation or a simple decorative piece, finishing makes all the difference – and we’re proud to play our part in that story.
As a Portsmouth-based business with deep roots in specialist finishing, we’d like to thank our clients, partners and community for another year of collaboration. May your Christmas be coated in joy, cured with warmth and finished to perfection. (Yes, we’re ending on a powder coating pun!)
From everyone at Tomburn, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a bright, successful New Year.
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