5 Signs It’s Time to Restore Your Non-Stick Coating

A non-stick coating is your kitchen’s best friend. It simplifies cooking, saves oil, and keeps food from sticking and burning. However, over time the coating wears out, which can lead to problems: food starts to stick, cookware degrades faster, and in extreme cases, Teflon particles can end up in your dish. How do you know it’s time to restore the coating? Read on.

1. Food burns even on low heat

If you used to cook an omelet on the lowest burner and it slid off the pan easily, but now you need maximum heat — the coating has lost its non-stick properties. Burnt bottoms not only ruin your meal but also make cleaning a chore.

2. Visible chips, scratches, and wear marks

Small scratches on the pan’s surface indicate that the polymer layer is compromised and you can see the metal beneath. These defects accelerate further wear and may release particles into your food.

3. Food sticks even with plenty of oil

If a drop of oil doesn’t bead and roll but instead “absorbs” into the surface, the smooth, water-repellent quality is gone. Oil no longer forms a protective film, and food clings to the pan’s walls.

4. Wear along the edges and exposed metal

Wear often begins at the pan’s edges, where it’s easy to nick the surface with a spatula or dent it during cleaning. If you see shiny metal spots or a worn-away layer, it’s time to take action.

5. Change in color and texture of the coating

If the surface has become dull, lost its sheen, or developed tiny bubbles and “sand-like” particles, it’s a sign of polymer degradation. These flaws may not be obvious at first but will affect even heating and non-stick performance.

Next Steps

Don’t wait until your cookware turns into a “black cauldron” and creates extra hassle. Use the professional non-stick coating restoration service from Novaflon:

• Coating condition assessment
• Surface preparation and cleaning
• Application of a new, high-quality layer
• Quality guarantee

Submit a request on our website or send your cookware via Nova Poshta, and we’ll bring back its original ease of cooking!