Acrylic paint for metal: features of choice

The modern building materials market can offer high-quality acrylic paint for metal from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Of all the variety of options, many clients find it difficult to make the right choice, because not everyone understands how to choose the right acrylic paint, taking into account all its features.

Acrylic mixture is a water-based dispersion paint produced from polymers. Its composition itself can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and you can often find various pigments in it.

Acrylic paints for metal are highly prized, because they have a lot of useful properties. So, for example, they are not afraid of excessive moisture and are even suitable for professional repair work.

Acrylic paints have long been used for a wide variety of works in the finishing industry. Due to their excellent adhesion properties, they are excellent for application to a wide variety of surfaces.

In addition, acrylic paint:

• considered safe for humans and the environment;
• resistant to UV radiation. It will not deteriorate, even if the sun constantly falls on it;
• has vapor permeability, is considered moisture resistant and very wear resistant even over time;

• suitable for interior and exterior renovation work. It is very easy to paint a variety of metal surfaces with it;
• does not have a pronounced and unpleasant odor;
• acrylic enamels for metal will not hit the wallet, since almost all manufacturers put reasonable prices on them;
• due to the huge variety of paints, the range of their use is quite wide in various spheres of life.

The principle of operation of an acrylic mixture is that after it is applied to the surface, the water dries up, as a result of which a kind of film is formed. This film will further protect the painted surface, preventing the paint from spreading and fading.

Dyes of this type are not harmful to humans, even if they accidentally get on the skin. For external work, many experts recommend purchasing enamels, since their characteristics are slightly better than conventional options.

Acrylic enamels have gained wide popularity relatively recently.

Their advantages include the following:

• acrylic mixtures are very wear-resistant and durable. On metal coated with this type of paint, corrosion does not form until 10 years;
• even after many years, the coverage will not require regular updates;
• the light white coating will not turn yellow over time and will not lose its former shine;

• paints of this type are not afraid of temperature changes; after complete drying, the coating will not be afraid of any changes in the weather;
• since the paint does not contain any harmful and toxic substances, pipes, gas storages and some other types of industrial stations are often painted with it;
• metal paints can withstand extreme temperatures up to 120 degrees. In special formulations, there may even be silicone resins that can withstand even higher temperature conditions.

Despite all the advantages, acrylic enamels also have some disadvantages:

• All manufacturers say that paints dry very quickly, but it can take up to one month for the final formation of the mixture on the metal. Moreover, in this period, the coating will be the most vulnerable to various damage from the outside;
• For some, this is a minus, but for others it is not, but the palette of acrylic enamels is not as extensive as, for example, in other varieties;
• The cost also belongs to a slight disadvantage, but it cannot be said that it is much higher than the usual options. Nevertheless, some consider it a significant disadvantage.

You can apply acrylic paint to metal using a regular brush or a special roller. You can spray paint for its simplified application with a special spray gun, in addition, this option is considered one of the most profitable and economical. However, no one canceled the classic version.

Before applying paint to the metal, care must be taken to ensure that it is free of rust and any defects. You can clean the surface with a special brush. Corrosion is also very important to get rid of.

Degrease the metal surface immediately before painting., dry and pre-prime. Stir the paint thoroughly before application, work with gloves.

If you want to get some special color, then take care of purchasing a pigment in advance, which should be added to the paint, based on the instructions.

See the following video for the secrets of using acrylic paint for metal.