What is the difference between powder coat and epoxy paint finishes on storage cabinets?

Powder coat is a dry-applied, heat-cured finish that produces a thick, durable, chip-resistant surface on metal cabinets. Epoxy paint is a two-part liquid finish that also produces a hard, chemical-resistant surface but is applied wet. Both provide good durability. Powder coat is more common on standard office storage cabinets - it's faster to apply in manufacturing and produces very consistent results. Epoxy is more common on industrial and healthcare cabinets where chemical resistance to harsh cleaners is a priority. For typical office environments, powder coat finishes are fully adequate. For environments where cabinets are regularly cleaned with harsh disinfectants, specify epoxy-finished or verify chemical resistance with the powder coat used. FindOfficeFurniture.com - 888-719-4960.