Is it possible to paint metal with water-dispersed paint

"You are crazy?" - many will ask, and they will be partly right. How can we talk about painting metal with water-based paints, because water by default is the reason corrosion. Alkyd enamels or, at worst, oil-based paints are beyond doubt. But water-dispersed? Although take your time to be so categorical, it turns out that there are exceptions to the rule, and we will talk about them today.

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  • 1 Paint paint strife
  • 2 Is it possible to paint the roof with water paint
  • 3 Why are special objects painted with water-dispersed paints?

Paint paint strife

Well, of course, we are not talking about simple chalk paint, which is the granddaughter of whitewash. Modern paints only superficially look like the most common water-dispersed compositions. But in fact, they are additionally supplied with various additives that make them resistant to ultraviolet radiation and cracking.

Is it possible to paint metal with water-dispersed paint
PHOTO: materialyinfo.ru
Additives increase adhesion and, among other things, prevent corrosion of the metal base

Let's say more: now water-dispersed paints are used in... shipbuilding, and there, as you know, it is of paramount importance to protect metal body against aggressive salt sea water, in which the destruction of unprotected metal occurs very swiftly.

And in the modern automotive industry, you will be surprised, they also use water-based paint.
PHOTO: avatars.mds.yandex.net
And in the modern automotive industry, you will be surprised, they also use water-based paint.

Is it possible to paint the roof with water paint

This is not a fence to paint, the roof is very important. Minor damage to the coating can have a detrimental effect on an expensive interior, and repairing the roof is not a cheap task. Is it worth the risk using water-dispersed formulations?

Nowadays, metal roofs are a popular option in construction. And if everything is clear with roofs made of non-ferrous metal, no one paints them, then with galvanized and ferrous metal such a need may arise. What can you advise?

For the roof, water-dispersed enamels with an anti-corrosion coating are suitable. And by the way, this paint will last longer than ordinary alkyd or oil enamel.

Acrylic perfectly resists weathering and retains its elasticity all the time of use, but the above enamels crack and peel off with constant deformation of the metal from the heating-cooling processPHOTO: kraski-net.ru
Acrylic perfectly resists weathering and retains its elasticity all the time of use, but the above enamels crack and peel off with constant deformation of the metal from the heating-cooling process

As for painting galvanized steel, such a need may arise only 15 years after installation, and then in places where the galvanized surface has been deformed. But professionals advise not to wait for this moment, but to paint the galvanized roof, as they say, for every fireman.

A layer of acrylic paint will act as additional protection and will almost double the life of the materialPHOTO: saucyintruder.org
A layer of acrylic paint will act as additional protection and will almost double the life of the material

By the way, alkyd and oil enamels, in principle, do not stay on the zinc surface for longer than one season.

For your information! Some craftsmen independently make a semblance of metal, corrugating iron. But in this case, painting is required, and acrylic-based paints will be the best option.

Why are special objects painted with water-dispersed paints?

A distinctive feature of water-dispersed compositions is their incombustibility. It is this property that made them popular for the design of special objects with an increased fire hazard.

Oil and gas storage facilities are painted with such paints, and this is considered an additional fire-prevention measure.PHOTO: i.ytimg.com
Oil and gas storage facilities are painted with such paints, and this is considered an additional fire-prevention measure.

Where else are water-based paints used? They paint railway cars, garages, industrial hangars, Gates and fences, heating batteries. There are also water-based rubber paints on the market, which show incredible results in protecting metal from corrosion.

For your information! Water-dispersed paints for metal surfaces can be used even on rust, and the composition not only stops the spread of corrosion, but also converts rust.

For additional effect, it is recommended to apply an anti-corrosion primer based on acrylic with a rust converter in the composition before painting.PHOTO: stroystatus24.ru
For additional effect, it is recommended to apply an anti-corrosion primer based on acrylic with a rust converter before painting.

And of course, one cannot fail to mention such an important point: working with water-dispersed paints does not require the use of respirators or constant ventilation, you will not feel the smell, and your body will not come into contact with the paint will be dangerous.

And to prove the above, here is this video about the use of acrylic paint for radiators:

If you have already used water-dispersible paints on metal, write about your experience in the comments!

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