Hammerite paint on metal: properties and applications

The market represents a huge amount of various colors, constantly moving in this area. However, the modern average buyer does not request something supernatural, but he knows exactly what he needs. Adequate price, acceptable quality and the ability of the product to reduce, as far as possible, the time and consumption of other resources needed to complete the painting - this is what is needed for a suitable product, which can only be created by a competent manufacturer.

Acquaintance with paint

The optimal choice that meets all requirements, offers a world-renowned British company, firing paint called Hammerite. It consists of inorganic pigments, without lead and polystyrene modified alkyd resins. This paint is made specifically for use in everyday life, and therefore you can calmly apply it to:

  • metal constructions;
  • natural wood products;
  • drainpipes and many other types of plastic (but not all).

This paint on metal and other surfaces is able to give real pleasure from working with it. All due to the lack of need to make a lot of effort in order to rid the surface of all unnecessary elements before applying the coating. It is enough to clean off the dirt and large deposits of rust, and then make a completely basic preparation and follow simple technology.

The result will surpass all the most positive expectations, since the product has an excellent composition, which can be described as “three in one”; there is no need to worry about primer and rust converter, because they are already present.

About properties and characteristics

Hammerite paint has a number of positive properties.

  • It provides reliable protection, protecting various surfaces from corrosion, besides, the damages are not intimidating to products located both inside and outside the room.
  • A variety of colors will contribute to creating a spectacular look for any subject. Coatings have both standard shades, and a special line of special paint like golden, cherry and even hammer.
  • The required adhesion over rust will also remain on the metal surface, not exceeding the allowable rate, after initial preparation. Due to this, the appearance of the object will be preserved for many years as if it was painted only today.
  • This product is able to easily carry almost any temperature and adapt to its huge differences. She is not afraid of either a frost of -20 degrees or the unbearable heat of a person of +85 degrees. Even at a temperature of +150 degrees, the paint will continue to carry out its service if this pressure continues for too long.
  • Any type of paint provided is able to endure the effects of ultraviolet radiation for more than five years, both on wood and on metal.

Hammerite paint also has additional properties.

  • Paint perfectly protects wooden surfaces from a variety of environmental factors, which are usually harmful. However, to do this, before applying it is recommended to first clean the tree, and then cover it with acrylic primer.
  • Plastic items such as drainpipes, sewage and drainage pipes will also be under reliable protection.

Other plastic products can be painted with Hammerite paint, but in the case of them it is better to carry out preliminary testing, putting it on an imperceptible area and making sure of a satisfactory result.

The main advantages

Hammerite paint is significantly different from its rivals in the market by a large number of its advantageous sides.

  • It requires minimal effort and effort during the preparation of the product, and when working with the product itself, especially rust.
  • Stripping and dyeing can be easily done with ordinary, commonly available tools, even in the case of the hammer option.
  • This coating dries very quickly, so all the work will be done in one day. Only two layers are needed, and the last one is applied after only three hours. The same term is needed for the premises to be used in the usual way.
  • Silicone in the composition is the key to creating a durable water layer that repels dirt.
  • Specialized resins in the same composition do not allow rust to coat metal products.
  • Any paint has several types of texture to choose from, so that a painted object can become glossy, matte or semi-gloss.
  • The product does not have an unpleasant and unhealthy smell that is important for residential premises.
  • Each of the stages of work does not require special skills of a professional, therefore, a simple amateur will cope with them.

About possible problems

If a surface that needs to be updated was once painted with a bitumen product, the use of Hammerite paint is highly discouraged. In case of doubt in the composition of the previous paint, it is permissible to conduct a test test. In this case, Hammerite in small quantities is applied to the corner of the object, which then remains untouched for about an hour. Bloating, cracking and other unpleasant consequences suggest that full staining will only spoil the thing.

By violating any application rules indicated on the packaging, the consumer faces some problems that can be avoided.

  • After applying paint to metal, rust may very soon appear again. This is due to savings on the product or poor-quality cleaning.
  • Irregularities and wrinkles - evidence of haste, waiting less than three hours before the second layer.
  • Peeling can occur on products that are not provided with sufficient adhesion.Accuracy and patience are the main assistants in good work.

Instructions for the application of paints for metal brand HAMMERIT, see the following video.

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