This article deals with body plating, and specifically with the type of body plating that you will need to protect your new home’s exterior finish. This is also the type of body plating that I recommend. If you are interested in a full body plating system, contact me at the office for special pricing.
Body plating is a cost-effective way to protect exterior finishes on your house from wear and tear from the elements. I use the same type of body plating that I use to protect the exterior of my home. It’s made by Kwik-Teg’s “Kwik-Teg” brand, which is a joint venture between the Kwik-Tec Company of Japan and the United States-based Kwik-Tec Corporation.
Body plating is a combination of a thin metal body with a foam or plastic laminate over it. This makes it easy to clean and protects the finish from the elements. Body plating is available in both foam and plastic options. To find a plating that meets your needs, contact me at the office for more information.
Body plating is probably the most over-hyped surface treatment in the homebuilding industry. And while you can certainly get foam body plating, the only thing that really comes close to making it as safe and easy to clean as body plating is a combination of both.
I’ve seen the foam body plating on a few different houses, but the plastic is much more durable. Plus, it’s much cheaper. But the body plating is also a major pain to clean. It’s a single-layer material that means cleaning is a breeze. However, if you do decide to go down the plastic route, I recommend doing it with a sponge and using high pressure water to thoroughly rinse the finish off.
I know. We all have our own preferences as to what we like the most. Mine is body plating. While it’s a good material in a lot of ways, it’s not quite as good as the ceramic, which I’m still considering buying. Body plating is definitely not as durable as ceramic. But because it’s also a single-layer material that allows you to clean your finish easily, it’s also more durable.
While there are people out there that recommend body plating for their entire home, its not as cost effective as ceramic. This is because you can’t really use ceramic for a bathroom, for example, because you have to use it for the sink.
Body plating is also pretty expensive. Im not sure why that is true, but I do know that even when ceramic is a more durable material than body plating, you still have to purchase a few different kinds to get the right finish.
Body plating is the most popular type of surface finishing we see in the home, but it can be a great option if you are looking to change up your home for a more modern look. If you are interested in learning more about body plating, you can check out our body plating video.
Body plating is also a very cheap way to add a glossy finish. And if you don’t mind getting a little messy, it’s also a great option. After you’ve finished plating your porcelain, you may want to think about a paint job to match. But body plating is a great option if you want to change up your home for a more modern look.