What's different about metal?
Adhesion, corrosion and preparation.
Read moreMetal Painting & Anti-Corrosion Protection
Iron rusts, aluminium won't hold paint, galvanised needs a special primer. Metal painting requires knowledge of the material, proper preparation and the right application system.
In this section we cover anti-rust, epoxy, polyurethane, maintenance and DIY applications - so every metal surface is properly protected.
Metal Painting Fundamentals
Adhesion, corrosion, coating systems and product selection.
Metal primers
Anti-rust and speciality primers.
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Coating system layers
When a full system is required.
Read moreSurface preparation
Sanding, degreasing, cleaning.
Read moreWater vs solvent on metal
Durability and application differences.
Read moreFilm thickness & durability
Why thickness affects lifespan.
Read moreAnti-Corrosion Protection
Rust, converters, zinc primers, marine environments.
Stopping rust permanently
Mechanical and chemical removal.
Read moreRust converters
When they actually work.
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Zinc primers
Galvanic action protection.
Read morePainting over light rust
Is it safe?
Read moreMarine environment
Required coating system.
Read moreMaintenance over years
When repainting is needed.
Read moreSpecial Metals & Substrates
Galvanised, aluminium, stainless steel, iron, radiators.
Residential & DIY Applications
Railings, doors, furniture, staircases, shutters and spray paint.
Balcony railings
Rain and sun resistance.
Read moreMetal & garage doors
Aesthetics and protection.
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Outdoor metal furniture
Maintenance and renewal.
Read moreIndoor iron staircases
Abrasion resistance.
Read moreShutters & roller blinds
Common painting mistakes.
Read moreDIY metal spray
When it's worth it.
Read moreIndustrial & High-Performance
Epoxy, 2K polyurethane, fireproof, anti-slip and C3–C5 categories.
Epoxy paints
Chemical resistance and adhesion.
Read more2K polyurethane
Maximum mechanical resistance.
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Pools or wet areas
System requirements.
Read moreFireproof paints
High-temperature protection.
Read moreAnti-slip floors
Industrial safety.
Read moreC3–C5 categories
What corrosion categories mean.
Read moreTechnical & Application
Sandblasting, degreasing, tools, drying times and common mistakes.
Sandblasting vs sanding
When full cleaning is required.
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Degreasing metal
Critical adhesion step.
Read moreRoller, brush or spray?
Result differences.
Read moreDrying & recoat times
What affects curing.
Read moreTemperature & humidity
How they affect the film.
Read moreCommon metal mistakes
Peeling, blistering, corrosion.
Read moreFull paint guide
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