Rubber paint Super Decor: characteristics and scope of application

The modern construction market offers every year more and more different options for surface finishing. Paint is always in demand because of its versatility and a large selection of colors. In this article, the rubber paint Super Decor, which is familiar to far from every buyer, will be reviewed.

Developers of building innovations in Russia have long been approaching the level of European countries in technology, design and quality of products. In most cases, the price factor is also on the side of the domestic manufacturer.

In many hardware stores now you can find the products of the company "Baltikolor" called Super Decor Rubber. The manufacturer positions this material as rubber paint.This is a relatively new development, which is significantly different from the usual for consumers of coloring compositions. The material is made of water-based acrylic with various additives to improve performance.

The rubber coating has been nicknamed for its appearance. It resembles a thin layer of rubber. An elastic, soft film is formed on the surface, covering all the irregularities. Conventional paints create a hard coat that is easily corroded. The texture of the coating is non-relief, the coating is matte.

The main advantages of Super Decor paint are:

• Excellent adhesion to many types of bases.
• Frost resistance: the manufacturer guarantees the preservation of all properties of the coating at temperatures from -50 to +80 C.
• High elasticity.
• Resistance to various mechanical effects and changes in natural factors: air temperature drops, seasons, high humidity and so on.
• Ease of care: painted surfaces can be washed and cleaned even with the use of soap solutions.

• Easy application, the paint dries quickly enough.
• Environmental friendliness is a particularly important quality in some cases, for example, when used indoors with a large flow of people.In the paint there are no harmful substances that can be released into the air.
• Waterproofing function.
• The treated surface remains breathable.
• Thanks to special additives, it is resistant to mold and mildew.
• The range of shades will allow you to easily choose a color for every taste.
• Long service life. The manufacturer guarantees the preservation of technical properties for 10 years.
• Does not fade.
• Fire safety and fire resistance.

Rubber paint Super Decor has a huge scope. She handles a variety of types of surfaces, for example:

• All types of wooden materials: plywood, timber, lining, boards, chipboard, OSB and DVP. Wooden buildings are exposed to moisture. Wood due to absorption of moisture vapor and their evaporation may subsequently contribute to the formation of cracks on the paint layer, but the rubber material may take the form of a modified surface. And its breathing ability reduces the risk of mold.
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum alloys, galvanized surfaces, paint protects them from corrosion.

• Mineral bases: concrete, aerocrete, gypsum compounds, masonry, stone surfaces, asphalt, ondulin and slate.
• Paper and mixed finishes: wallpaper of any composition, drywall.
• Products based on synthetic polymers: plastic, rubber, polystyrene foam, penoplex, izolona and various films.
• Various types of putty and plaster.
• All types of paints.

Due to its properties, the paint of the new generation is able to solve many problems in construction.

• If you decorate the roof of the building for it, you will get not only a beautiful appearance with rich color and a nice matte finish, but also a durable coating. Defects that occur in the material over time can also be covered with a rubber compound to eliminate the ingress of moisture.
• The same property is useful when processing internal surfaces in pools, bathrooms and other premises for washing.

• Another great advantage of Super Decor is that it is absolutely not slippery. This is an excellent quality when covering tennis courts, jogging tracks, stadiums, playgrounds. Low susceptibility to wear will keep the paint layer in its original form for a long time.
• The long service life of the coating ensures the validity of its use for fences and facades of buildings, as well as various indoor elements.

When applying any composition on the surface it is necessary to prepare. Otherwise, even the highest quality and wear-resistant composition can deform, quickly collapse and lose its decorative properties, as well as expose the base itself to negative effects.

Surface preparation is as follows:

• First of all, the base that you are going to paint, you need to inspect for defects and remove all contaminants: remnants of past treatments and paintwork, stains, dust and other debris. Be sure to pay attention to fat contamination. If they are not treated with special compounds, then in these places the paint can peel off immediately, because it loses its adhesive properties.
• All cracks and chips must be repaired with repair compounds: putty, plaster, cement mixtures. After this, the surface is completely flattened and dust free.

• Primer is a very important stage, which in no case should not be missed. Thanks to the primer mixtures, the adhesion of paint to the base will improve and its consumption will decrease.
• In case you apply Super Decor on pre-painted surfaces, you need to achieve some roughness of the base with the help of grinding. So the paint will be stronger and longer hold.
• For pretreatment of wooden bases, it is possible to additionally use fungicidal and anti-mold compositions. It will be useful to apply metal compounds against corrosion to metal substrates.

Preparation of paint and work with it should be carried out strictly in accordance with the recommendations on the package. After opening the jars need to stir the composition. If you need a less thick consistency, dilute the mixture with a small amount of water.

You can use as a roller, and spray guns or brushes. In the process of painting do not forget to mix the mixture sometimes. If you carry out the treatment on the street, make sure that the air temperature was above zero.True, the manufacturer has a special modification of the dye to work in the cold.

The profitability of rubber paint is provided by its low cost compared with other types of paints and varnishes and low consumption in combination with a long service life.

Depending on the material being coated, the paint is sold as follows:

• For metals - about 250 g per square meter.
• For all types of wooden bases and slabs - about 350 g per 1 square. m
• For mineral and mineral-treated walls, ceilings and floors - about 400 g / m2.
• In the case of roofing, you need to increase consumption by 50-100 grams for greater strength.

In order for the Super Decor composition to meet all your expectations, you need to carefully monitor its condition. If in some places various defects appear over time, it is necessary to immediately eliminate them: remove corrosion, waterproof chipped and cracked surfaces, prime and then paint damaged areas.

In places with high humidity (swimming pools, baths, saunas and showers), you can walk along the colored layer with disinfectant compositions.

Buyers celebrate a wide selection of colors and colors, as well as a good covering ability. Emphasizes the ability of the composition to easily update old materials: metal, tile, slate, wood and concrete. The importance of careful preparation of the base and properly selected primer mixtures for different types of bases and environmental conditions is noted.

For a more detailed review of rubber paint, see the following video.