Features of hammer enamel

If you need a reliable coating for metal, which will give the surface an interesting texture and at the same time protect it from external negative influences - stop your choice on hammer enamel. Its feature is also the fact that the paint can be applied directly to rust without preliminary preparation of the metal, it is as easy to use.

Hammer enamel (sometimes called “blacksmith paint”) is a decorative coating on metal. The name “hammer” was attached to this paint, because after processing it, the surface looks like chasing with potholes and irregularities, made with a hammer. Or it may be divorces with the effect of volume.Remember the handmade vintage metal jugs - they are similar to the similar metallic effect. If you look at the orange peel, you will see that the hammer paint forms similar hillocks.

This enamel appeared as a necessary material for painting equipment in factories and laboratories. And later it began to be used for other purposes due to its resistance to external influences. High density hammer enamel provides metal powder. Also in modern hammer dyes add color pigments of various shades, fine glass and aluminum flakes that improve the texture of enamel.

In high-quality hammer enamel on metal, the following advantages can be noted:

• resistance to temperature extremes and other climatic influences - such a coating is not deformed at temperatures up to 80 ° C;
• no need to remove rust before painting;
• ease of staining;
• dries quickly (usually after 2 hours);

• resistance to vibration, which is why hammer enamel is used in factories and enterprises, as well as in garages;
• UV resistance, so the paint does not fade for many years;
• corrosion protection up to 8 years;
• helps to hide many defects of a metal surface (for example, dents);
• safety (after drying no toxic substances are released);

• the possibility of using a brush or spray while applying;
• enamel can be used for both external and internal work;
• extensive selection of shades;
• maintaining the original appearance for several years;
• durable enamel coating repels dirt.

The showiness and other properties of hammer enamel depend on the type of substance in it. Therefore, to start, decide for painting which metal elements will the composition be used:

• pipes;
• boilers;
• doors;
• fences;
• stairs;
• radiators;
• technology;

• furniture;
• tools;
• the gate;
• industrial equipment;
• working tool;
• electrical panels;
• drainage elements;
• building structures;

• safes and metal cabinets;
• office furniture;
• agricultural machinery;
• other metal decorative elements, both outside and indoors;
• products from solid plastic, glass and tile.

There are several types of such paint:

• Type ML 165 suitable for decorating non-greasy surface. The advantages of this paint - durability and heat resistance (capable of withstanding heat up to 130 C). The disadvantage is the ability to release toxic fumes when applied.
• Hammerite Hammer Rust Enamel - expensive, but very effective pleasure. This English-made paint will not only mask the flaws on the metal, but also protect the surface from oxidation. Thanks to a special technology with the addition of wax, Hammerite enamel will provide protection against moisture and corrosion for up to 8 years. In addition, this paint contains silicone, which prevents the penetration of external contamination and household chemicals.Hammerite paintwork is quick-drying and can be used on metal without prior preparation.

• Enamel EP-1323ME Suitable as a paint-primer for metal. This type of paint is recommended for elements of cars, loaders, as well as doors and all kinds of fences. You can use this dye and on top of rust.
• Enamel NTs-221 is inexpensive, but its protective properties are quite high. This "budget" type of paint can be used exclusively indoors, as it is not capable of performing a protective function and has purely decorative properties. In no case do not apply this enamel over rust, and the indicator of heat resistance is low here.

• Hammer enamel "Molotex" used in several areas at once - on rust, as decorative enamel or anti-corrosion primer. The product contains resistant pigments and synthetic varnishes, which perfectly hide the defects of the painted products and protect the surface from external influences. Available colors such enamel: black, silver, dark green, brown, white and dark blue.
• Soil enamel on rust 3in1 Dali It is used for metal treatment, affected by pitting or solid corrosion. Used for new or previously painted surfaces of stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous and galvanized metals, as well as wooden surfaces with a moisture content of less than 20%.

If initially molotkovy enamel was applied exclusively on production, then soon she became interested in car owners. And all this is due to the high technical characteristics and stability of the composition to mechanical movements, vibrations and temperature extremes. Special hammer paint for cars rests on any surface, it is also particularly resistant to shock and corrosion. The only drawback is the instability to the effects of brake fluid, but the engine oil is not a problem for such a coating. Currently, car companies offer a wide range of shades of such hammer paint.

After pre-cleaning and surface preparation is to choose a specific tool for painting.

You can paint the surface with:

• brushes;
• spray gun;
• aerosols;
• roller.

Aerosol can is suitable for coating a small area and a flat surface. Uneven products, where there are a lot of welds and curved parts (for example, figured grids), it is better to paint over a brush with a natural bristle. And for surfaces of a large area (gates, roofs, doors), prepare a spray gun and roller.

Professionals in their reviews admit that, despite the fact that most hammer enamels do not need preliminary cleaning and surface preparation, it is still preferable to first apply a primer. This means that the metal surface will be under even more reliable protection. Also use the following advice: hammer enamel is better placed on the surface if applied with a spray at room temperature. In this case, the paint will fall flat, and the structure of the final ornament will remain homogeneous. Unfortunately, using a regular brush is not possible.

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