Metal Shop Guide

15 shops · Calgary and area

Powder coating in Calgary

Powder coating for wheels, railings and parts in Calgary. Posted prices, minimum charges and timing from local shops.

  • 15shops listed
  • 4list a certification
  • 7take small jobs

15 shops

  • Powder coating
  • Sandblasting
  • Industrial painting

Powder coating, media blasting and epoxy finishing for industrial components, architectural metalwork, automotive parts and personal projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Nordson Surecoat® powder guns
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1989 View shop
  • Powder coating
  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication

Powder coating and custom metal spindles for individual, automotive, construction and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
26 foot oven
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1993 View shop

Powder Works

Calgary 5 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Polishing
  • +1

Custom powder coating, ceramic coatings, wheel polishing and media blasting for automotive refinishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop

Guard Coatings

Calgary 9 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating, ceramic coating and surface preparation for automotive parts, industrial equipment, electronics and architectural metal.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

Tri-Coat

Okotoks 37 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating, Cerakote and media blasting for automotive, aviation, and oil and gas applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop

BadAss Custom Coatings

Cochrane 31 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting

Powder coating, ceramic coating and sandblasting for customer supplied items.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
3 services View shop
  • Powder coating

Powder coating for vehicles and individual parts, with consultation and drop off appointments.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop
  • Powder coating

Powder coating business listed in Calgary.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
1 services View shop

East Lake Manufacturing

Airdrie 28 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, cutting, forming, powder coating and abrasive blasting for industrial projects, pipe supports and personal items.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Miller PerformArc Robotic Welding cellHigh Definition CNC Cutting Table+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending
  • +8

Custom metal fabrication, machining, cutting, welding and finishing for architectural, agricultural and industrial projects, including one-off parts and production runs.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
laser cutting machinewaterjet+3
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1990 View shop

Allied Metal

Calgary 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +7

Custom sheet metal fabrication with design assistance, cutting, forming, welding and powder coating for prototypes and production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Amada HDS 8025Amada FBDIII 12+3
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
10 services View shop

Wasea Metal Industries

Rocky View County 18 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +8

Custom steel buildings, structural assemblies and sheet metal components, with welding, cutting, forming and finishing for industrial and energy projects.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Bodor C Series fiber laser
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1979 View shop

Core Fabrication

Rocky View County 14 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +7

Custom metal fabrication, truck bodies, platforms and railings, with mobile welding, repairs and finishing for fleets and construction projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC plasma cutting
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
10 services View shop

Mr. Wrought Iron

Calgary 3 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Custom railings, gates, fences and ornamental metalwork for homeowners, architects and builders, with installation and powder coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
5 services View shop

Black Box Automotive

Calgary 9 km

  • Industrial painting
  • Powder coating

Ceramic coatings, powder coating and small batch product design for automotive, military and oil and gas customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 2014 View shop

Before you call

Powder coating: the short version

A dry powder sprayed on metal, then baked hard in an oven.

When you need it

  • Rims, calipers and car or bike parts
  • Railings, gates and patio furniture
  • Steel parts that live outside
  • A colour match to a RAL code

What to send the shop

  • Drawings or photos of each part
  • Metal and current condition
  • Part sizes and quantities
  • Areas to mask
  • The colour and your target date

Typical lead time

1 to 2 weeks for simple projects at one Calgary shop. Ask about your job.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
One wheel, single coat, Calgary$185 eachBlack Box Automotive, Calgary
Powder coating shop minimum, Okotoks$135 minimum shop chargeTri-Coat Ltd., Okotoks
Additional powder coating stage, Okotoks40 percent extra per stageTri-Coat Ltd., Okotoks
Coating shop rate, Calgary$120 an hourBlack Box Automotive, Calgary

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is stripping and sandblasting in the price?

  2. Q2

    Is there a start-up fee or a minimum?

  3. Q3

    Which colours do you stock, and does a custom colour cost extra?

Questions

Powder coating FAQ

How much does powder coating cost in Calgary?

Black Box Automotive lists a single coat wheel with Cerakote on mating surfaces at $185 each. Tri-Coat in Okotoks posts a $135 minimum shop charge.

How long does powder coating take?

Black Box Automotive estimates 1 to 2 weeks for simple projects, 3 to 4 for moderate projects and 4 to 6 for complex projects, at one Calgary shop.

Is there a posted Airdrie turnaround?

East Lake Manufacturing targets 3 to 5 business days, subject to the shop schedule, at one Airdrie shop. Confirm timing before dropping off parts.

What can add to the price?

Tri-Coat in Okotoks lists 40 percent extra per additional coating stage. Ask whether stripping, blasting, masking and a custom colour are included.

Good to know

  • Posted prices cover specific work. Ask for a quote based on your parts and their condition.
  • Confirm whether stripping, blasting and masking are included.

Sources

  1. Black Box Automotive, Calgary, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. Tri-Coat Ltd., Okotoks, read Oct 28, 2026
  3. East Lake Manufacturing, Airdrie, read Oct 28, 2026

Need powder coating done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Calgary shops that do it.