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Thermoplastic Vs. Plastisol

Thermoplastic Vs. Plastisol

Thermoplastic and plastisol are two types of plastic coated steel outdoor furniture that creates the standard for commercial quality. Thermoplastic and plastisol site amenities include picnic tables, benches, and trash cans. Thermoplastic site amenities are popular as they are commercial quality built to last.

Thermoplastic Coating

Thermoplastic outdoor furniture is placed in a liquidized vat where the product is heated, dipped, and baked. The textured matte thermoplastic coating hides scratches and marks by providing a clean and smooth appearance. Unlike plastisol, textured thermoplastic leaves no drips on the product. Thermoplastic is the preferred coating of choice for many customers in schools, restaurants, parks, and many more venues.

Plastisol Coated Metal

Plastisol is the traditional coating that is liquid PVC. The product is dipped in plastisol and baked, creating a hardened surface. Plastisol has a glossy appearance with UV protection. Plastisol products have a clean top, however underneath you may see drip marks.

 

Thermoplastic
vs. Plastisol
Thermoplastic/Textured
Polyethylene
Plastisol/PVC

 Hard to the touch

 Soft to the touch

 1/8” coating thickness

 1/4” coating thickness

 UV inhibitor in coating

 UV inhibitor in coating

 Anti-fungal properties

 Anti-fungal properties

 Textured matte finish

 High gloss finish

 Easily repaired

 High effort for repair

 Coating applicable for indoor/outdoor settings

 Coating applicable for indoor/outdoor settings

 No visible drip marks

 Visible drip marks

 

 


 
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