Hammer paint: features and benefits

The strange name "hammer" appeared because of a specific type of dye. The surface treated with such a composition does not seem to be flat, but mottled with shallow recesses. It seems that she was shot at, and then decided to paint her.

However, the authors of the title were, apparently, peaceful people and their texture reminded the surface after the blows of a blacksmith’s hammer. The unusual name stuck to the paint and is still used.

Hammer paint after its appearance was used only in production. Due to its exceptional strength, it has become indispensable for painting equipment that operated under adverse conditions. The moisture corroded the beds of machines and machines, and blacksmith paint reliably protected the mechanisms from rust and premature failure.

The vast majority of paints and varnishes fit well only on specially prepared surfaces. Preparation consists in cleaning and the subsequent primer.

Dye perfectly "gets on" with metal damage, tightly connected with them, stops the begun negative process.

After the multi-colored enamels appeared, the blacksmith's dye began to appear in the previously inaccessible areas of human life.

At first, the doors they painted in private houses appeared on the market. In place of the dull dark colors came the original bright colors with sparkles and modulations. The first products were so attractive that in the new cottages they simply did not put others. Since then, the entrance to every new house has stood out in hammer color.

Demand spawned a bid. Well proven dye has become widely sought after.So, for designers has opened an extensive field of activity. And they were not long in coming.

Today, hammer paints and enamels are present on forged products, including:

• fences;
• gate;
• metal furniture;
• sculptural compositions;
• decorative dyeing.

Beautiful resistant material found use in residential and public buildings. Now they are treated not only metal. Blacksmiths paint perfectly on wood, glass and hard plastics.

It is useless to paint factory products without removing grease from them. So, new sheet steel or rolled products require cleaning with white spirit or acetone. For better adhesion on the sheets need to go through a coarse sandpaper.

The scope of the dye due to its characteristics. Hammer paint has the ability to resist rust. Therefore, first of all, it is in demand for coating metal products and only then all the others.

In the hammer "clothes" look perfect:

• garage doors, entrance doors, gates and fences;
• covers of various moving mechanisms;
• cabinets in which there is electrical equipment;
• building structures, supports, fastenings;
• equipment and laboratory instruments;
• metal parts of park benches, garden furniture;
• safes and safe deposit boxes for storing valuables;
• forged jewelry;
• car parts.

In all its glory, blacksmith dye appears when applied on a horizontal surface. This means that for painting the door or garage door, they need to be removed from the hinges, give the original horizontal position, and only then proceed to processing.

Resistant to fading and temperature changes paint is often used in the design of outdoor advertising structures. Durable coating found on home furnishings, made in the style of high-tech, loft, Provence.

Hammer paint would not have become as popular as it is now, if it had not possessed other characteristics besides its spectacular appearance.

The demand for the composition due to the following useful qualities:

• Resistant to temperature changes. The paint does not lose its properties and does not crack when heated to + 80 degrees, it is not afraid of the most severe frosts.
• No pre-treatment of surfaces before applying the dye.
• The possibility of applying paint directly to rust.
• Mechanical strength.
• Resistant to precipitation, moisture.
• Drying speed. The first place in terms of quick setting is aerosol paints, they completely harden after a couple of hours after they are applied to the surfaces of parts.
• The ability to protect metal products from corrosion. The minimum shelf life of the protective layer on external structures is 8 years.
• No negative consequences during operation. No harmful fumes when heated.
• Restoration of consumer properties of corroded objects.
• Wide range of colors.

After drying, the surface of the product acquires the ability to repel dust.The appearance of such products is always neat, they do not need to constantly wipe.

The disadvantages of blacksmithing dye include:

• The difficulty of removal. No modern solvent can quickly cope with a durable coating. For the withdrawal will have to work hard. In this case, the solvent will only soften the paint; you will have to remove it mechanically using a scraper or abrasive tool.
• Corroded by rust. It is worth missing a small area, and the coating runs the risk of being “eaten” by the rust. On the unpainted metal, corrosion will appear over time. Gradually, it will spread to the dye itself.
• The inability to use the spray gun when working with thick enamel.
• Large paint consumption.
• High price.

The most significant characteristics provide molotkovy paints epoxy and alkyd substances that form their basis. Other components included are metal pigments and silicone resins. In a single "community", these elements give the composition an amazing endurance.

Additional strength paintwork comes from fillers.

The most important and useful of them are:

• aluminum powder;
• small fraction glass.

Fillers affect the durability of the applied layer and the increase in adhesion. However, the main merit of these components is that they ensure the uniqueness of the texture. It is fillers that create the effect of hand-stamping on metal.

The ability to reject moisture and improve the structure of the influence of additives in the form of silicones and aluminum flakes. Technical wax is needed in the composition of the dye to obtain a protective surface film.

For this reason, liquid mixtures are ready to use.Paints can be a spray in cans or be in a traditional container - metal cans. Large volumes are packed in plastic buckets.

Components included in the composition may vary from different manufacturers. So one or other characteristics are achieved, mainly aesthetic - dull or gloss.

The first hammer paint was not original. She, of course, was not too boring as her "brothers." External "roughness" put the dye in a separate row. And yet, the gray color is not pleasing to the eye.

Adding pigments to the composition allowed us to diversify the colors of enamels and paints. On the shelves of paint shops there are white, black, blue, brown, red and other hammer paints.

Hammerite products are distinguished by a special variety.

Smooth semi-matt group of dyes, in addition to the listed colors include:

• dark brown;
• lavender;
• Gray;
• dark grey.

Paints Hammerait happen and other, including:

• dark blue;
• blue;
• copper;
• light green;
• dark green;
• silvery.

Other manufacturers offer a less extensive palette.

Forge paint can be glossy, matte or have an intermediate texture - semi-gloss. The greatest demand is for black matt and gloss white. Gray color, as before, is claimed. Various devices, metal parts of furniture for home and offices, are treated with low-key dyes.

The most famous brand of blacksmith dyes is Hammerite. The hammer effect of paintwork is obtained by incorporating tempered glass and aluminum flakes into the composition of the smallest particles. Regardless of the type, Hammerite paint and varnish materials possess high covering ability and unsurpassed adhesion compared to other manufacturers.

The company produces the following types of dyes:

• smooth enamel with a brilliant texture;
• hammer enamel rust - contains aluminum flakes;
• anti-corrosion paint matt;
• anticorrosive paint semi-gloss;
• special paint not exposed to high temperatures;
• synthetic resin composition designed to protect roofs from corrosion.

LKM Hammerite - are issued in banks and aerosols. For painting small items can be purchased in a jar weighing 0.25 kg. It is more convenient for industrial consumers to buy large volumes in buckets of 20 kg each. On average, one liter of dye is enough for processing 4.5 square meters. m surface.

Hammerite paints are the highest quality and most popular, despite the high cost. Used in painting car bodies, metal decorative parts of building facades, fences, and so on.

Dali - another well-known brand in the field of dye production. Dali paints are intended for protective and decorative coating of metal surfaces.

Dali paints are used to treat any metal surfaces, both new and previously painted. They are safe for humans, and therefore are used not only in the street, but also indoors, including residential ones.

The dye fits well on:

• steel and cast iron parts;
• products from non-ferrous metals - zinc, aluminum, copper;
• stainless steel and galvanized;
• wood, provided that its humidity does not exceed twenty percent.

Dali paint is ready for use at a temperature in the working area not lower than + 8 degrees. It can be stored and transported at both positive and negative temperatures. Does not lose properties when frozen. Shelf life in a closed container - 3 years. The coating retains resistance for seven years.

To apply Dali enamel “3 in 1”, loose rust and oily dirt should be removed.

The composition is simultaneously:

• rust converter;
• primer;
• protective and decorative coating.

Enamel is characterized by:

• resistance to atmospheric conditions and ultraviolet;
• good covering power;
• uniform distribution;
• resistance to oils, weak solutions of acids and alkalis.

Paint is applied in several layers with a brush, roller or spray. Each subsequent layer - after a certain time specified in the instructions for use. Three-layer coating acquires final resistance after 7 days.

It is possible to dilute the dye to 10% by volume. Solvent and xylene are used as diluents.

Judging by the reviews, Dali paints fit well on new and painted surfaces, remain durable during the stated period, have a glossy shine, are in demand.

Hammer enamel "Prestige" performs three functions:

• primers;
• coloring;
• decorating.

Apply on metal surfaces in several layers. It takes 60 minutes to dry one coat. Full hardening occurs within 24 hours after applying the last layer. The result is a semi-gloss anti-corrosion coating.

The advantages of the composition:

• rust protection;
• resistance and hardness;
• hiding power;
• forging effect;
• beautiful appearance;
• low cost

The Prestige brand is available in several colors, including:

• golden;
• brown;
• silver red;
• silvery blue;
• silvery green.

Reviews of the composition confirm the durability of paint, if painted objects are in the room. Objects located in the open air, it is better to handle foreign dye.

Paint "Novaks", according to the annotations, has the same properties as imported counterparts.

Judging by the user reviews, the dye:

• easy to apply;
• does not require special preparation;
• no odor;
• consumed economically;
• divorced original solvent;
• can be applied with a spray gun.

The paint does not cause much enthusiasm. On the contrary, there are a number of claims to the manufacturer. For example, the color instead of the declared black turned out to be graphite. Not always the actual volume corresponds to that indicated on the packaging.

Under such circumstances, only 25% of users left positive feedback about the product. The remaining 75% of consumers expressed dissatisfaction.

When choosing paint coatings, you should consider the location of the processed products. So, if we are talking about garden equipment, benches or garage doors, you can ignore the smell of paint. When working indoors, it is necessary to exclude strongly smelling types of dyes.

Paints for street work must withstand significant changes in temperature, be resistant to all types of precipitation, do not fade under bright sunlight.

If it is necessary to paint a vertical surface, preference should be given to quick-drying compositions. Otherwise, there will be drips. At the same time, it is unlikely that such an attractive hammer effect can be created. The heavy particles that secure it will simply slide down.

It is necessary to consider the method of painting. For example, thick enamel cannot be applied with an airbrush. And when working with a brush will take much more time.

Manufacturers indicate the consumption of funds per square meter. Difficulties may arise when using aerosols. Without skills evenly distribute the paint is quite difficult.

If you want to get a perfect coating, choose paints that match the type of surface and conditions for further use.

To learn how to paint a metal gate with a hammer paint, see the following video.