10 best paints for metal

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Steel structures and parts can serve a person for centuries. But there is one condition – the metal must be painted. The paintwork creates a reliable barrier to rust, which is the main destroyer of metal products. However, the service life and protective properties of paints for metal are very different. The durability of the coating also depends on the preparation of the surface, it is often necessary to spend more money and time on rust removal and subsequent degreasing than on the painting operation. Today, a wide range of paints for metal is presented on the domestic market. The recommendations of our experts will help you choose a product with a set of all useful qualities.

How to choose paint for metal

preparatory operations. Before you go to the store for paint, you should determine the quality of the surface of metal structures that need to be given a beautiful look.

1. If the parts are made of new metal, then a wide range of paints will do. It is desirable that the composition includes a primer, enamel, and anti-corrosion additives.

2. When the steel is covered with a light red coating, then you should pay attention to the compositions with a rust converter. Then the preparation will not have to bother for a long time.

3. Some metal structures from a long stay on the street are covered with loose flaking rust. In this case, you will have to arm yourself with an abrasive, a converter, a degreaser and scrupulously clean the metal to a clean state.

Primer. The classic metal painting technology involves priming the surface. The formed primer layer becomes a substrate for enamel, improves adhesion and allows you to build up the thickness of the coating at a lower cost. Manufacturers introduce a primer into modern compositions in order to perform two operations at once in one pass. Priming products are passivating, isolating, phosphating, protective, inhibiting.

Types of colors. Depending on the operating conditions of metal structures, the most suitable type of paint is selected.

1. Oil formulations are considered classics of the genre, which is losing ground every year. The product is made on the basis of natural drying oil, it is quite environmentally friendly. Attracts users and low price. But the service life and weather resistance of the paintwork does not meet modern requirements.

2. Nitro paints have a very corrosive smell. This species is already banned in a number of countries; it cannot be used when painting children’s institutions, hospitals and sanatoriums. The advantages include the speed of drying, economical consumption and affordable price.

3. Alkyd enamels withstand temperature extremes and precipitation. The coating is durable and low price. The disadvantages include a pungent odor and flammability.

4. Acrylic paints have recently been used to protect metal. The problem of the water base was solved by adding special additives, now it is possible to obtain a coating that is resistant to high temperatures and ultraviolet radiation.

5. Epoxy paint is most often used in everyday life. Two-component formulations are inconvenient to use, and are expensive. But the coating is durable, fire-resistant, inert to chemicals and elastic.

We have selected the top 10 paints for metal in our review. You can buy these compositions in the stores of our country. When distributing places, the editors of the magazine simplerule took the opinion of experts as a basis, while taking into account the feedback from Russian users.

Rating of the best paints for metal

Hammerite 3 in 1

Rating: 4.9

In 1984, the Hammerite brand appeared on the UK market. Few people could have imagined that the brand name would become a household name when it comes to anti-corrosion paints for metal. The 3 in 1 composition perfectly combines the advantages of primer, enamel and top coat. The product effectively prevents corrosion of steel products that are outdoors. Experts admire the constant search for new recipes, so the composition of Hammerite 3 in 1 was created using the innovative Dual Tech technology. Wax gives additional moisture resistance to the coating. The paint becomes the winner of our review.

Domestic users liked not only the effective corrosion protection, but also the quick drying of the product. Service life at the correct drawing reaches 10 years.

Alpina Directly On Grate

Rating: 4.8

The German brand Alpina pleased consumers with unpretentious Direkt Auf Rost paint. Before use, you do not have to degrease the metal or remove a slight rust coating. Enamel can be applied both to external works, and to internal. The difference in application is only in the number of layers (3 and 2). Experts draw attention to the fact that the protective properties of the coating will be fully manifested if the staining was carried out at a temperature above +5ºС. The manufacturer offers 13 colors, the most popular in Russia is “gold”. The composition is slightly inferior to the leader of the review in the duration of drying (up to 8 hours).

Users in the reviews enthusiastically write about the ease of application, a large number of colors and effective protection. The downside is the high price.

Tikkurila Armor paint

Rating: 4.7

The well-known Finnish manufacturer of paints and varnishes Tikkurila also has a composition for metal in its assortment. Panssarimaali alkyd paint contains a special pigment that effectively fights against emerging rust. Experts attribute the simplicity of surface preparation to the advantages of the product, it does not need to be cleaned and degreased. Experts have no complaints about the durability of the coating (8-10 l), so street metal structures do not have to be updated annually. But with the color of the paint you need to “chemize” yourself by adding colors.

Domestic consumers highly appreciated the resistance to ultraviolet and moisture. Users are not entirely satisfied with the high price, as well as the requirement to use a thinner from a Finnish company.

Teknos Kirjo Aqua

Rating: 4.6

The Finnish paint Teknos Kirjo Aqua boasts the highest weather resistance. The manufacturer has added anti-corrosion agents to the acrylic product that suppress rust. The paint is widely used, it is used to protect new metal or restore old steel structures. The consumer is offered two varieties, one is suitable for tinting in dark colors, the second is designed to obtain light shades. The highest price in the review prevented the Finnish paint from getting on the pedestal.

Domestic users liked the speed of drying (1 hour at 23ºС), thick consistency and the possibility of dilution up to 15%. The coating also fits well on old surfaces painted with polyester or acrylic enamels.

White Ripol

Rating: 4.5

Italian paint Bianco Ripol has excellent resistance to chemical attack and high temperatures. The manufacturer made a powder composition based on epoxy-polyester. This material is used by manufacturers of household appliances, furniture elements, retail racks, etc. The paint is available in different colors, the most popular are white, blue, green, yellow and silver. The experts gave the product the fifth place for the fading of the coating in the sun.

Russian industrialists have appreciated all the advantages of Bianco Ripol powder paint. It forms a smooth and uniform coating, resistant to a number of negative factors. But the products can only be used inside buildings.

Pantolac Stancolac

Rating: 4.4

Greek paint Pantolac Stancolac has high resistance to moisture and ultraviolet. You can apply the composition in different ways, when using an airbrush, experts recommend using a nozzle 4 mm thick. To obtain the most durable protection against corrosion, a multi-layer coating (up to 100 microns) is required. Each layer dries for at least 5 hours, so the staining process will stretch. Unfortunately, there are no color varieties of paint, users will have to tint the white base themselves.

Domestic masters are dissatisfied with the need for careful preparation of the metal before painting. Yes, and it is recommended to work only at temperatures above + 10ºС. But users consider the plasticity of the coating a big plus.

Tikkurila from Metal

Rating: 4.3

Another paint for metal from the famous Finnish manufacturer was included in our review. The composition of Tikkurila Metallista came to the attention of experts for the possibility of obtaining a wide range of colors (32000 shades). For this, several bases for tinting have been created. Experts refer to the advantages of the product as resistance to high temperatures (up to 80ºС). Coloring is carried out quickly enough, interlayer drying at a temperature of +20ºС is 1-2 hours. Natural wax, which is present in the composition, provides reliable protection against moisture and ultraviolet radiation.

Users in the reviews praise the paint for durability (10 l), resistance to petroleum products, fats and solvents. The disadvantages include the high price and small packaging up to 2,5 liters.

Hammerite Hammer

Rating: 4.2

A uniquely beautiful paintwork is obtained by applying Hammerite Molotkovaya to the metal. The effect of chasing with a hammer appears on the surface. The British manufacturer offers 11 color varieties. The basis of the product is an alkyd varnish, to which light-resistant and anti-corrosion additives are added. The experts were satisfied with the environmental friendliness of the composition, it does not contain lead-based compounds. Coloring can be done with different tools. The minimum temperature for application is limited to +5ºС.

In the reviews, users flatter about the aesthetics of the paintwork, durability, and a wide color palette. Of the minuses, poor hiding power and high price are noted.

Hammer Effect

Rating: 4.1

An alternative to hammer Hammerite is the Chinese Hammer Effect paint. She looks attractive from different angles. Firstly, the manufacturer sells the acrylic composition in aerosol cans. Secondly, in one pass it is possible to apply a layer of a large thickness. The coating looks beautiful, the formed shagreen has a muted sheen. You can get a smooth surface with a deep gloss. The composition of the product contains anti-corrosion additives, which makes it possible to paint products with a touch of rust. The consumer is offered noble colors: gold, silver and bronze. The experts included the paint in the review for its ease of application and affordable price.

Feedback from domestic users are positive. Paint behaves best in heated rooms.

Mixon Hamerton 800

Rating: 4.0

Ukrainian paint Mixon Hamerton 800 has aesthetics and resistance to corrosion. It is developed on the basis of alkyd resins using 3 in 1 technology. After drying, an impermeable and durable film is created. The experts included the composition in our review for the ability to paint rusty parts and a wide range of colors (24 colors). The product is supplied to the distribution network in containers of 0,75, 2,5 and 17 liters. However, the use of paint is allowed only in a narrow temperature range (+15 … + 25ºС). The interlayer interval makes only 10-30 minutes depending on a way of coloring. The hardening of the coating occurs after 3-4 hours.

Domestic users appreciated the speed of drying, the beauty of the pattern, and the long-lasting shine. Of the minuses, a narrow scope is noted.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.