DIY Cerakote in Nampa, Idaho
Stick it to the man, and do your project your way.
Professional Cerakote shops charge $150-400+ for a basic firearm coating. Our DIY booth lets you do it yourself for a fraction of the cost—with the same commercial equipment the pros use. Whether you’re coating one pistol or a dozen AR builds, Snake River Rifleworks gives you the tools and space to get it done right.
What You Get
This isn’t a rattle can setup in someone’s backyard. You’re working with professional-grade equipment:
Spray Booth Built American Equipment double-width spray booth with LED lighting and recirculation system. Proper ventilation, proper lighting, proper results.
Curing Ovens Two Built American Equipment Cerakote curing ovens with 550° high-temp capability for proper gas-outs. Stainless steel lined interiors, WiFi connectivity, and ramp-and-soak controllers for precise cure profiles. Interior dimensions of 26″x30″x48″ fit everything from handguns to full rifle builds.
Air System Eaton Compressors 10 HP rotary screw air compressor with integrated dryer, RapidAir 1″ loop system, and filtration at every drop. Clean, dry, consistent air is the difference between a finish that lasts and one that flakes.
Sandblast Cabinet Skat-Blast 1636 Commercial Dual Operating System—a full-size 36″ cabinet with both pressure and siphon blasting modes. Pressure mode strips heavy rust, scale, and coatings fast. Siphon mode handles detail work and lighter prep. Foot pedal operation keeps both hands on your work.
Pricing
$75 per hour – Includes booth time, oven time, compressed air, and workspace.
Cerakote coatings and supplies sold separately or bring your own.
Perfect For
- Firearms and firearm components
- Knives and blades
- Automotive and motorcycle parts
- Flashlights, tools, and EDC gear
- Custom one-off projects
Why DIY?
- Save money – Do multiple projects for what one shop job would cost
- Learn the craft – Build skills you’ll use for years
- Your schedule – No waiting weeks for shop turnaround
- Your vision – Full creative control over colors, patterns, and finishes
Prep Work Matters
A Cerakote finish is only as good as the prep underneath it. Get your parts ready before you spray:
- DIY Sandblasting – Skat-Blast 1636 commercial cabinet for proper surface prep
- Ultrasonic Cleaning – Omegasonics 5038 cleaner (33″x18″x18″) for degreasing (additional cost may apply)
Do it all under one roof. Blast, clean, spray, cure, and walk out with a finished product.
Stencil Cutting
Want multi-color camo, custom patterns, or crisp logos? Our Graphtec CE8000 vinyl cutter handles high-temp stencil material designed for Cerakote applications. Bring your design file or describe what you want—we’ll cut precise stencils that peel clean and hold up through the cure cycle.
Custom camo patterns, American flags, company logos, splinter designs, tiger stripes—if you can draw it, we can cut it.
Stencil cutting available as add-on service. Ask for pricing.
Laser Engraving
Our 100-watt fiber laser marks metal with permanent, precise detail. Serial numbers, logos, NFA engravings, custom text, graphics—anything you need etched into steel, aluminum, titanium, or coated surfaces.
Deep engrave before coating for a two-tone effect, or mark over finished Cerakote for clean contrast. Fiber laser marks are permanent, won’t wear off, and meet ATF depth requirements for NFA engravings.
Laser engraving available as add-on service. Ask for pricing.
Located in Nampa, Idaho
Snake River Rifleworks serves the Treasure Valley including Boise, Meridian, Caldwell, and surrounding areas. Call or text 208-421-0648 to book your time.
All DIY customers must sign a release of liability and hold harmless agreement before using equipment.
