You might be surprised to learn that many of the items you use every day are powder coated. Powder coating is an alternative to liquid paint during the finishing process of products. The application process for powder holds the coating securely to the item, creating a more durable surface than liquid paint. Many household items have gone through a powder coating oven. Powder coating works both large items such as decorative gates, furniture, benches, and doors, and smaller items including fixtures, bathroom scales, antennas, and microwave ovens. Thumbtacks undergo powder curing, as it is much cheaper to powder coat these