How to choose an alkyd primer?

In all types of painting work, there is one main rule - before applying to the surface of the finish, it is required to add a primer layer. Thanks to this, the surface becomes more durable, and also improves the adhesion to the finishing material. The most versatile and popular is the alkyd primer. It is great for both metal and wood surfaces.

After applying an alkyd primer, the treated surface will absorb less paint. Alkyd primer perfectly fills small holes and cracks, makes the surface stronger. Therefore, the putty and paint adhere to the treated surface very firmly and do not flake off.

Alkyd primer is used for processing wood, metal, concrete. The primer forms a strong protective film on the surface. It will take approximately 24 hours for the primer to dry completely. After completing the priming work, paint, glue or putty can already be applied to the surface.

Polymer alkyd primer is suitable for use in both exterior and interior finishing works. It is used to prepare surfaces for painting, wallpapering and putty.

Another important feature of alkyd-based formulations is the function of an antiseptic, which allows you to avoid such unpleasant phenomena as mold and fungal infections.

The main advantages and characteristics of all alkyd primers:

• preservation of all properties at temperatures ranging from -40 to +60 C;
• minimization of the consumption of finishing materials;
• improving the quality of surfaces, increasing their resistance to mechanical stress and to chemicals;
• ideal for wood processing, since the alkyd composition does not make the structure of the tree loose, and also protects the wood from swelling under the influence of moisture;
• protection of the surface of the painted wood from the protrusion of resin areas;
• improved adhesion;
• corrosion protection;
• protection against the formation of mold and mildew;
• affordable price.

There are several types of alkyd primers that differ in their properties and area of ​​use.

The most popular and common primers are:

• Glivtalium primer, which is used for processing metal and wood, is excellent for both external and internal finishes, protects the surface from corrosion, dries for one day at an ambient temperature of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. The main feature is the ability to enhance the saturation of the color of the paint that will be applied on top. The most important thing is to choose the right soil shade. If you will be using a light-colored paint, it is best if the primer is white.It is very important to make sure that the primer is completely dry before applying the paint, otherwise the paint may curdle when interacting with the glivtalium primer.

• Perchlorovinyl primer - the main feature of the material is that it is suitable only for outdoor work, since it has a fairly high degree of toxicity. This composition is the most versatile, it can be applied on almost all types of surfaces, including concrete, and even over plaster. Vinyl Perchloric acid primer can be applied over rust, which it converts into an additional protective coating.

The primer dries as quickly as possible - literally in one hour (at a temperature of 19-21 degrees Celsius). This primer is highly resistant to chemicals. The cost of perchlorovinyl primer is higher than that of glivtalium.

• Alkyd urethane primer has the highest hardness, maximum strength and resistance to mechanical influences. The main advantage is high wear resistance. Dries up in just 30 minutes. Can be used for finishing wood and metal surfaces both indoors and outdoors. It is very often used in mechanical engineering.

• Alkyd-acrylic mixture has the most popularity. Possesses high adhesion, protects wood from decay and mold, penetrates into deep layers of solid wood. It is water-based, so it does not have an unpleasant odor, and it also protects the metal from corrosion. The composition dries very quickly - within an hour at a temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius.

On sale you can find all these types of alkyd primers from various manufacturers. However, one of the most popular today is the prestige soil. On the Internet, you can find a large number of positive customer reviews about the products of this company.

Summing up, we can conclude that an alkyd primer is a number of primers, the properties of which are slightly different. They are designed for processing wood, metal and other types of surfaces. All types of alkyd primers increase the strength of the treated surfaces, their adhesion, and also have antiseptic and many other properties.

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