Bituminous paint: characteristics and areas of use

When carrying out all kinds of construction work, special bituminous paint can be used. Such a coloring composition is the result of refining petroleum products. It contains special hydrocarbons and looks like a simple resin. Today we will talk about what the main features of these substances have, as well as how such paints are applied correctly.

Bituminous paint is a special oil-based pigment. After fractional distillation of the oil product, soft masses are formed, resembling black tar, and it is they who subsequently become bituminous compositions for painting.

These rubber-bituminous substances perform primarily protective functions, because they can easily withstand sudden temperature changes, high levels of humidity. They will also not be exposed to chemicals. It is often this paint that is used to cover various metal structures, thus providing anti-corrosion protection.

Such formulations, made on the basis of petroleum products, boast excellent protective characteristics. They provide good vapor barrier. Coatings made from such paint are particularly wear-resistant and durable. In addition, they have an anti-slip effect. The rubber film obtained after complete drying will not slip at all, so the floor covering with such an application will be absolutely safe for humans.

Bituminous paints are sold ready-made; they do not need to be diluted with additional components before application, so they can be used immediately. But it is worth remembering that if such a bituminous coating is constantly exposed to ultraviolet radiation, then it will fade quickly enough.

Bituminous coloring compositions are widely used in various fields. But most often they are used in the following areas of activity.

• Construction... Such substances are perfect for carrying out a thorough waterproofing treatment of wood, metal and reinforced concrete, brick structures. These paints will provide protection against decay and the formation of a corrosive layer.
• Electrical engineering... Bituminous compositions can also be suitable for painting thin-conductive lines, which include protective grounding buses.
• Shipbuilding... Sometimes bituminous substances are used for the complete treatment of the bottom of water transport.

Certain varieties of such paint acquire for furniture production... After all, they can be used to provide additional reliable protection of structures from the negative effects of wet fumes.

This paint is also sometimes taken for the treatment of slate coatings, foundations. In this case, all gaps and slots in the base will be filled with mastic, which will provide maximum protection during further construction and operation. Groundwater will not destroy the building.

The water resistance of this paint application allows the composition to be used in the construction of swimming pools. Sometimes it is taken in the design of artificial decorative ponds.

If you need to cover any structure with such paint, it is worth adhering to some important rules. The substance can be applied in various ways, most often soft brushes or spray guns are used for this.

Before starting work with the material, all contaminants are completely removed and, if necessary, treated, forming a flat surface. Directly when applying paint, remember that there should be no irregularities and clots on the structure to be painted. When they appear, you should immediately level everything.

The time for complete drying and hardening of the paint will depend on the specific bitumen composition. This period can vary from 6 to 24 hours. With the correct application technology, such a black paint, unlike other coloring compositions, will ideally lie even on galvanized iron structures.