Features and application of enamel paint

During each repair work, the owner thinks about the color of the floor, walls and other interior elements. Often the choice falls on enamel paint. They have a number of undeniable merits that attract customers. What is enamel paint, what are its pros and cons, types of these funds, we will tell in this article.

Many people believe that enamel and enamel paint are one and the same, but this is completely wrong. Enamel is a vitreous coating, which consists of quartz particles, metallic alkali, color pigment and other components. When the enamel is covered with a surface, it is treated in a special thermal manner, which ensures the strength and durability of the object. Often enamel cover dishes, ceramics, bathroom surfaces.

Enamel paint was created by chemists who were able to saturate pentaphthalic drying oil with special alkyd resins. In contrast, ordinary paints are made on the basis of natural oil linseed oil. This item manufacturers note on the label with information about the composition. The presence of pentaphthalum is marked with the letters PF, oil materials have the abbreviation MA. The first has a uniform, dense and shiny coating, for many of these factors are decisive when choosing.

Enamel paints and varnishes are a gel or watery agent, where there is an organic solution that forms a film. This process occurs due to the presence of varnish or alkyd resin. Some manufacturers use other ingredients, but with similar chemical properties.

After the paint dries, a dense film forms on the substrate, which fulfills a protective function and increases the wear resistance of the surface. It protects against abrasion, shallow scratches, dirt and water, thanks to its repulsive properties.

Another great advantage of enamel paints and varnishes is their incredible brilliance, which gives the base a rich and beautiful look. This property depends not so much on the film former as on special additives.

Most professional painters prefer to paint the surface with enamel means: it is easy to work with them, they are perfectly applied and fall in a uniform layer. You can apply them on wood, soil and metal.

Enamel paints can be painted in one layer. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of these materials, having a diverse palette of colors. Any buyer will be able to choose his own color depending on the desired shade and personal taste. The democratic price of goods gives enamel paints a greater advantage over oil analogues.

In addition to this number of advantages, enamel paints have nuances that need to be taken into account when purchasing. The big disadvantage is the toxic and sharp smell, which is absent in ordinary paints.Work with enamel varieties should be carefully. You must wear a respiratory mask to protect the body from toxic poisoning. Storage cans should be a special way. They should be exclusively upright (as far away from children as possible).

Classification of enamel paints carried out on the composition. There are a lot of them, we highlight the most common.

The main component of this composition is cellulose nitrate. In addition to it, there are pigments, special additives, fillers and solvent in the composition. As a rule, these compositions paint metal, concrete and wood surfaces. Sell ​​these paints in cans or cylinders. They have a toxic, pungent odor. Nitrocellulose paints are not compatible with other types.

The great advantage of this paintwork is the possibility of applying it to any substrate.These compounds are completely moisture resistant, they have a high density and wear-resistant enough.

These enamel products are similar to the oil type, as they are made from combined and artificial drying oils after modification with alkyds. These materials can be combined with acrylic and epoxy paints.

These compositions are based on latex. They have a watery texture, they can be combined only with water-based paints. When conducting special training, it is possible to combine with other types of coloring mixtures.

These enamel paints are quite durable and wear-resistant, so they can be applied over oil, epoxy and pentaphthalic paintwork.

This type of paint is the most popular and sold. Alkyd enamel has a high resistance to atmospheric agents, chemicals, mineral oil, gasoline. If applied in two layers on a surface prepared with a primer, it will retain its characteristics for 3 to 4 years. The formed film is resistant to changes in temperature up to -50 degrees. It can be used for external and internal work.

This tool is a combination of anti-corrosion particles and pigments that dissolve in an alkyd environment. During manufacture, organic substances are added to the composition, as well as target components.

These paints have a special purpose. Despite one possible color, presented in different shades (gray), ball paints are in demand. They paint the sides of warships.

You will learn about the advantages of enamels of different types by watching the following video.

When buying enamel paint product you should pay attention to Some of the details that are important and will help determine the choice.

• You should carefully inspect the bank from all sides. It should not have dents or other damage.In case of leakage, the internal composition may lose its characteristics.
• You need to look at the shelf life, as the old paint will not give the desired effect.
• You should search the bank for the inscription "GOST": this will guarantee the high quality of the product.

It is recommended to pay attention to the paintwork material code, it is indicated in large letters and numbers on the front side of the package.

One of the best domestic manufacturers is the company. "Lakra", producing coatings of any kind. The wide palette is represented by paints of any colors (white, red, black, green, yellow, dark blue tones are especially in demand).

Enamel paints and varnishes have their instructions for use. Apply them in a special way.Initially, you should carefully prepare the base: otherwise, the paint may begin to peel off within a week after painting. To prepare the surface, you need to completely remove the old layer of paint, however, there are some small nuances.

• The previous coating is removed only if it is easily peeled off.
• If it is too dense, you will have to clean it and process it with coarse-grained sandpaper, then you need to remove the dust and wash the base with warm soda water, and then with regular clean soda.

After drying the base, you can proceed to painting. If necessary, dilute the material with a special solvent and stir. Then enamel paint is applied in three layers, and each layer should be applied after the previous one hardens.