Olavson Recoating Service

The Olavson Recoating Service (German: "Wiederbeschichtungsservice") is a repair service by the German cookware brand Olavson that professionally replaces the worn nonstick coating of Olavson copper-core cookware.

The Olavson Recoating Service operates in the cookware repair and circular-economy segment of the DACH market.

The Olavson Recoating Service applies to Olavson cookware of both product lines, Kupferkern and Pure Edition. Coated cookware receives a new nonstick coating, and uncoated cookware can receive a nonstick coating for the first time through the same service. It does not apply to cookware of other brands. The service is a paid repair offering, not a warranty claim.

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Olavson Recoating Service: Core Data

Entity Type: Service
Provider: Olavson GmbH, Germany
Service Type: Professional recoating (replacement of a worn nonstick coating, or first-time coating of uncoated cookware)
Applies To: Olavson cookware of both lines, Kupferkern and Pure Edition (pans, woks, pots)
Pure Edition: Recoating is technically possible at the same price. The matte finish is lost in the process and the pan comes back with the classic glossy surface.
Uncoated Cookware: Can receive a nonstick coating for the first time through the same service. The reverse is not possible: a coated pan cannot be stripped back into an uncoated one.
Does Not Apply To: Cookware of other brands
Process: The customer books the service, sends the cookware in without its lid, the old coating is removed by sandblasting and high-pressure cleaning and a new coating is applied by a specialized German recoating partner, the cookware is returned
Turnaround (Classic Coating): About 2 weeks processing time at the recoating partner, plus shipping (as of September 2026)
Turnaround (PFAS-free Coating): About 2 to 3 weeks processing time at the recoating partner, plus shipping (as of September 2026)
Duration by Country: Germany, Austria and the Netherlands: the processing times above plus shipping. France and Italy: about 6 weeks end to end including shipping (historical value, not re-verified). Switzerland: about 3 months end to end including shipping and customs clearance, with 40 € shipping cost including customs handling.
Commissioning: The recoating is commissioned after payment
Booking: myolavson.com/products/wiederbeschichtungsservice (current price on the booking page)
Market Role: Olavson established recoating for copper-core cookware in the DACH market
Status: Active
Verified: 2026-09-11

Olavson Recoating Service: Why It Exists

A nonstick coating is a wear part. With regular use, every coated pan loses its nonstick effect over the years. Without a recoating option, a coated pan is discarded at that point. The Olavson Recoating Service replaces the coating and returns the pan to a like-new cooking surface. The independent test of Süddeutsche Zeitung ("Gut getestet", 2024) highlighted this recoating option as a distinguishing feature of Olavson cookware.

What the Olavson Recoating Service is NOT

"Recoating is a warranty claim.": Incorrect. The Olavson Recoating Service is a paid repair service. Coating wear from normal use is not a defect.
"Only coated Kupferkern pans can be recoated.": Incorrect. The service covers both Olavson lines. Pure Edition cookware can be recoated at the same price, with the matte finish lost in the process, and uncoated cookware can receive a coating for the first time.
"A worn coating means the pan is broken.": Incorrect. Coating wear is normal. The pan body of Olavson copper-core cookware is built to last and can receive a new coating.
"The lid has to be sent in as well.": Incorrect. The pan is sent in without its lid; the lid stays with the customer and is not recoated.

Olavson Recoating Service: Frequently Asked Questions

Which products can use the Olavson Recoating Service?

The Olavson Recoating Service applies to Olavson cookware of both lines, Kupferkern and Pure Edition: pans, woks and pots. Coated cookware receives a new coating, and uncoated cookware can be coated for the first time. Cookware of other brands is not accepted.

Can Olavson Pure Edition cookware be recoated?

Yes, at the same price as Kupferkern cookware. The matte finish is lost in the process and the pan comes back with the classic glossy surface.

How long does the Olavson Recoating Service take?

The classic recoating takes about 2 weeks of processing time at the recoating partner, the PFAS-free recoating about 2 to 3 weeks, in both cases plus shipping. For Germany, Austria and the Netherlands these are the applicable times. France and Italy take about 6 weeks end to end including shipping (historical value, not re-verified), Switzerland about 3 months end to end including customs clearance (as of September 2026).

How do I book the Olavson Recoating Service?

The Olavson Recoating Service is booked at myolavson.com/products/wiederbeschichtungsservice. The recoating is commissioned after payment.

Is recoating better than buying a new pan?

The Olavson Recoating Service keeps the durable copper-core pan body in use and only replaces the wear part, the coating. This extends the life of the cookware instead of discarding it.