Powder coating costs $735 on average according to Angi and HomeAdvisor; Fixr reports a $100 to $350 price range for the job.1,2,3 Angi (2026 data) and HomeAdvisor (2025 data) publish a matching $735 national average, with most homeowners paying $400 – $1,195 and per-item prices spanning $180 to $2,300.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) puts the national average at $200 for powder coating a piece of patio furniture in a standard color with a clear coat finish, with low-end jobs at $50 (a bed frame) and high-end jobs at $900 (sandblasting and a custom color on two radiators).3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the item, its size and surface detail, the powder and finish you choose, and how much prep work it needs.
$735
national average powder coating project (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$200
national average – patio furniture, standard color + clear coat (Fixr, 2025)
$50–$150
labor per hour (all three sources)
$1–$5
per sq ft (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $735 average; most homeowners $400 – $1,195; per-item span $180 – $2,300 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $735 average; normal range $400 – $1,195; per-item span $180 – $2,300 | Matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration between the siblings |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $200 average for patio furniture with clear coat; range $100 – $350; low-end $50 (bed frame); high-end $900 (sandblasting + custom color, two radiators) | Average carries a defined job scope; figures are older |
All three sources publish a $50 – $150 hourly labor range. The sibling pair’s matching figures are presented as published; Fixr’s are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing.
Cost by household item
Where the publishers price the same item, the figures are shown side by side and not compared directly.1,2,3
| Item | Angi | Fixr (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Patio furniture, per item | $100 – $500 | $75 – $500 |
| Appliances, per item | $75 – $275 | $75 – $275 |
| Doors and windows, each | $50 – $75 | $50 – $75 (security door or aluminum window) |
| Grill | – | $50 – $100 |
| Bed frame | – | $50 – $200 |
| Baby crib | – | $100 – $200 |
| Radiators, each | – | $200 – $300 |
HomeAdvisor prices these smaller jobs per item.2
| Item | Average cost (HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Car wheel | $50 – $60 |
| Bicycle frame | $200 |
| Side chair | $50 – $75 |
| Barstool | $80 – $100 |
| Patio table | $100 – $130 |
| Patio table with chairs | $300 – $430 |
Fixr breaks patio furniture down further: a glider, loveseat, bench, or chaise runs $100 – $125, an armchair $75 – $95, a patio table $170 – $190, a barstool $100 – $105, and playground equipment $25 – $500.3
Cost per foot: fencing, gates, and railings
| Item | Angi | Fixr (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing | $6 – $8 per linear ft | $6 – $8 per sq ft |
| Railings | $8 – $12 per linear ft | $8 – $12 per linear ft |
| Gates | $6 – $8 per sq ft | $6 – $8 per sq ft |
| Spiral staircase railings | – | $10 – $12 per linear ft |
Angi prices fencing per linear foot while Fixr prices it per square foot – the matching numbers carry different units, so they are not compared directly.1,3
Vehicle powder coating
Fixr (2025) prices these vehicle jobs.3
| Job | Average cost (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Whole car | $400 – $1,000 |
| Wheels (set) | $400 – $700 |
| Rims, per rim | $100 – $200 |
| Bumper | $175 – $250 |
| Brake calipers, each | $40 – $55 |
| Bicycle frame (sandblasting and finish included) | $100 – $200 |
| Motorcycle, depending on parts | $100 – $1,000 |
| Golf clubs, per job | $200 – $500 |
Note HomeAdvisor’s $50 – $60 per car wheel above: the publishers’ wheel prices differ and are not compared directly.2,3
Powder, finish, and prep costs
HomeAdvisor prices most powder at $10 – $20 per pound, with metallic or heavy-duty coatings adding $5 – $10 per pound.2 Fixr prices the paint for a project at $100 – $600 and notes a clear coat adds an extra 50% to the finish cost, while non-standard colors and metallics run 25% to 50% more; wrought iron items cost more because they cure longer.3
Prep work matters: Angi (2026) prices sandblasting at $1.50 – $7 per square foot when needed, while Fixr prices it at $25 – $300 per item or $2 – $5 per square foot when billed separately – putting a combined sandblast-and-coat job at $125 – $650, or $3 – $10 per square foot.1,3 The publishers’ prep figures differ and are not compared directly. Fixr also notes shops’ minimum fees can bring a $25 item to $75 – $100.3
Labor share
Labor runs $50 – $150 per hour across all three sources.1,2,3 HomeAdvisor and Fixr both attribute about 60% of the project total to labor – separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Fixr breaks its $200 average job into $120 labor and $80 materials.2,3
Powder coating vs. electrostatic painting
HomeAdvisor compares the two finishes as follows.2
| Powder coating | Electrostatic painting |
|---|---|
| $50 – $430 per item, plus transport | $55 – $75 per hour |
| Dry-applied | Wet-applied |
| Cured at high temperatures | Air-cured |
| Done in specialized shops | Done on-site |
Frequently asked questions
How much does powder coating cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report a $735 national average, with most homeowners paying $400 – $1,195. Fixr reports $100 – $350, with about $200 typical for a patio furniture piece with a clear coat.1,2,3
Can you powder coat over existing paint?
No – Fixr states the surface must be free of any previous finish before coating, which is usually done by sandblasting off the old paint.3
What drives the price?
The sources name the item’s size and surface detail, the powder type and finish (metallic, textured, or custom colors cost more), prep work such as sandblasting, and local labor rates.1,2,3
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Powder Coating Cost? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Powder Coating Cost? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Powder Coating Cost (2025)