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Costs range from $500 to $10,000, depending on the type of metal, design complexity, and labor. Larger or more intricate projects require custom quotes.

If you don’t want to rely on paint to change the color of your stainless steel surface, there are a few other methods, but they require specialized equipment and skills. Some examples include powder coating, applying pigmented powder via an electrostatic gun, and electrostatic painting, which uses wet paints and has a less durable finish. The cost of powder coating is $40 to $600 per part, and electrostatic painting averages $60 per hour.

There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:

• Are you licensed and certified?

• How long have you been in the welding business?

• Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?

• Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?

• Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

• How long do you expect my welding project to take?

• What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

• Stick welding: $100–$1,000

• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

• Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

• Gas welding: $150 and up

• Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour