Catalysts supported on metals are widely used today, but room still remains for further improvement of catalyst characteristics. The subject of this paper is the application of a plasma spray for the deposition of alumina coatings on metal substrates of different geometry (plates, foams) for subsequent synthesis of catalysts. The alumina layer sprayed successfully solves two different problems: (i) it serves as a washcoat on which a catalyst is synthesized, and (ii) it protects the metal surface from oxidation at high temperatures.