7 best paints for metal

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Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Metal is a durable building material from which various structures can be formed. It is used as a frame for houses, door frames, furniture and stairs. In the courtyard of a private house, you can often find an iron gate, a fence, a garage. The only drawback of the material is oxidation on contact with moisture, as a result of which carbon steel rusts. We present you a rating of the best paints for metal, which have high adhesion to solid materials and form a strong protective film. Products are selected by analyzing the characteristics of our experts and taking into account the opinions of buyers in the reviews.

How to choose paint for metal

When choosing paint for metal, many think only about its color, unaware of the existence of important characteristics that affect the application process and subsequent operation. Here are the main parameters to look for when choosing enamel for metal structures:

  1. Application temperature. A suitable ambient temperature is required for the paint to adhere easily to metal and distribute evenly. For some trains it is +10 degrees, while for others from +1, which expands the possibilities for use for outdoor work in the cool season.
  2. Operating temperature. After hardening, the paint layer retains its color without yellowness up to a certain temperature. For alkyd paints the indicator is 80 degrees, for acrylic paints 120 degrees, and for polyurethane paints up to 150 degrees.
  3. Dilution. To prepare for use, water-based paints require water and they do not emit an unpleasant odor. Dilution with a solvent slightly increases the cost per square meter and is more toxic at the time of application.
  4. Surface requirement. Some types of enamel need to be applied only to a clean and degreased surface, others are allowed to paint even on rust. This is achieved due to special substances in the composition that transform the existing corrosion and stop it.
  5. Drying time. The indicator varies from 5 to 12 hours and affects the duration of the work and the commissioning of the structure.
  6. Application method. Some products are suitable for a brush, which is practical in the case of a small area to be painted and a complex contour of the product. Other enamels are allowed to be applied with a roller or with a spray gun, and this speeds up the process and is optimal for large and even structures.
  7. Opacity. Costs depend on the consumption of the coloring material. The spreading rate can be from 7 to 13 m² per liter.
  8. Gloss degree. In addition to the color of the paint, there is a degree of gloss, where there are matte, semi-mat, glossy, semi-gloss options. All this in its own way affects the appearance of the painted parts.

Rating of the best paints for metal

The rating presents paints for metal from different components. The TOP includes products based on alkyd resins obtained by cooking oils and acrylic enamels. All products are suitable for carbon non-alloy steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper and galvanized surfaces.

Nomination a place Name of product price PER LITER .
Rating of the best paints for metal 1 Alpina Direkt Auf Rost 770 RUB
2 Tikkurila Panssarimaali 990 RUB
3 Hammerite 3 in 1 1270 RUB
4 Pantolac Stancolac 750 RUB
5 Teknos KIRJO AQUA 1135 RUB
6 Hammerite hammer 800 RUB
7 Tikkurila Metallista 800 RUB

Alpina Direkt Auf Rost

Rating: 4.9

ALPINA DIREKT AUF ROST

The first place in the rating is occupied by a product from the German company Caparol, produced under the Alpina brand. The enamel is suitable for outdoor and indoor use. In the first case, three layers are needed, and in the second, two are enough to reliably protect the metal from corrosion. Surfaces can be painted with a brush, pressure spray or roller. The main requirement is an air temperature of +5 degrees. Paint is consumed at 100-120 ml per 1 square meter and dries up in 6-8 hours, after which a second layer can be applied. Thanks to the alkyd base, the substance spreads easily over the surface and does not form drips. According to the variety of colors, there are 13 options where users in the reviews like gold, which looks very natural.

Our experts gave the product the first place in the rating due to its anti-corrosion properties – you can even paint rusty metal without preliminary treatment. This saves time when updating the decorative layer on fences, gates and doors. The product is also positioned as 3 in 1, which allows it to be used immediately as a primer and as a topcoat.

Advantages

  • 13 color options;
  • unpretentiousness to surface quality;
  • can be used for primer and topcoat;
  • versatility in the method of application.

disadvantages

  • high cost – one layer per m² will cost from 83 rubles;
  • only small containers of 750 ml and 2.5 liters;
  • there is an unpleasant odor;
  • reliable protection of the product from wind is required, since dust can adhere within 2-3 hours after painting.

Tikkurila Panssarimaali

Rating: 4.8

TIKKURILA PANSSARIMAALI

The second place in the rating was given to a Finnish product from a well-known brand. The paint is made on an alkyd base and contains an anticorrosive pigment that corrodes rust on metal. The surface does not need to be cleaned, but can be painted immediately. After drying, the metal has a semi-glossy luster. Consumption is 8-12 m² from 1 liter. You need to dilute the paint with a solvent, and it is allowed to paint objects with a brush or a spray bottle. Application by roller is allowed, but after it it is necessary to align with a brush. The product is available in packaging from 900 ml to 18 liters. Buyers in the reviews are glad that this paint lasts up to 8-10 years and does not have to do the painstaking work of caring for the metal on the street every year.

We have included the product in the rating for its high resistance to moisture and ultraviolet radiation. Thanks to these properties, paint can be used to paint metal roofs and gutters. The decorative layer easily transfers snow and rain. Enamel keeps color for a long time and looks rich.

Advantages

  • can be applied to galvanized surfaces;
  • active pigment against corrosion;
  • tested in harsh Finnish climates;
  • good consistency that does not leave streaks;
  • service life up to 8-10 years.

disadvantages

  • high price;
  • White spirit of the same manufacturer is required;
  • no ready-made colors – only tinting, for which you will have to pay extra.

Hammerite 3 in 1

Rating: 4.8

HAMMERITE 3 IN 1

The third place in the ranking is occupied by a product from a Polish company. The paint is marketed as 3 in 1 and is suitable for priming, filling in the middle coat and topcoat. This simplifies the work and increases the security of the metal used outdoors. In the manufacture of the product, the new Dual Tech technology was used, which has few analogues among competitors. Not only alkyd resin is responsible for protecting the metal from moisture, but also oily wax. The masters in the reviews like that the paint lays down without drips and dries quickly within 2 hours. After the decorative layer has hardened, the painted elements have a glossy sheen, which increases the presentability of the product. This is the best paint for finishing wrought-iron window grilles, canopies and railings on balconies so that the structures look advantageous.

We have put the paint in the rating of the best because of the presence of wax in the composition. This natural component improves moisture resistance, so the metal gets double protection from rain and snow. Iron structures painted with Hammerite 3 in 1 are guaranteed to last up to 8 years without traces of corrosion. The presence of wax in the composition makes the metal less easily soiled.

Advantages

  • rich palette of colors – 17 shades;
  • the surface gets dirty less;
  • water on iron structures does not spread, but is kept in drops, which reduces the area of ​​its impact and promotes natural drainage;
  • unpretentious to the method of application.

disadvantages

  • consumption from 73 to 180 rubles. for 1 m²;
  • it is recommended to degrease the surface;
  • you need a diluent for dilution;
  • prints are clearly visible.

Pantolac Stancolac

Rating: 4.7

PANTOLAC STANCOLAC

The fourth place in the ranking is given to a Greek product made from alkyd resin and synthetic additives. The product is weather resistant. The paint can be spread over the metal with a roller or brush. When using a spray gun, a nozzle with a diameter of 4 mm is required. For the decorative layer to last up to 8 years, a thickness of up to 80-100 microns is recommended. At + 20 ° outside temperature the surface will dry for 5 hours, after which you can start applying the second layer. No rust removal is required before painting. Consumption of the substance is 9-10 m² per liter. Complete rejection of the decorative layer occurs after 96 hours. There is only a white version on sale, and the rest are obtained by tinting.

Our experts decided to add the paint to the rating due to its high resistance to water. Under static impact, for example, when painted metal is completely immersed in liquid, iron will remain unavailable to moisture for 24 hours. This is the best option for painting wrought-iron fences and gates with many complex elements that retain water.

Advantages

  • suitable for steel, aluminum, copper and zinc;
  • converts corrosion;
  • high mechanical strength;
  • supports surface bending up to 1 mm per meter without cracking;
  • resistance to fading.

disadvantages

  • work can be carried out at temperatures from +10 degrees;
  • it is recommended to degrease the surface;
  • you need very good ventilation of the room;
  • no ready-made colors – only tinting.

Teknos KIRJO AQUA

Rating: 4.6

TEKNOS KIRJO AQUA

Another Finnish product is in fifth place in our ranking. The paint for metal is made from an acrylate base, so it is much more weather resistant than competitors. The composition contains anti-corrosion pigments. Suitable for painting new sheet metal and repairing previously coated surfaces. The paint is produced in two bases for tinting in light and dark colors. The dry residue by volume is 38%. Buyers in the reviews like that metal dries to tack in 60 minutes at a temperature of +23 degrees. You can transfer enamel to iron with a brush or spray.

We have included paint for metal in the rating of the best, since it can be diluted with water up to 15% without loss of properties. This provides significant savings (in fact, 15% of the finished paint is free to buyers) and makes it easier to clean tools after work. It can also be used to paint previously coated metal (Purex, Pural, polyester, acrylic).

Advantages

  • dries to touch in 1 hour;
  • each layer gives a thickness of 40 microns;
  • high density of the substance – 1.2 g / ml;
  • you can wash the tool with water.

disadvantages

  • produced in a white base – other colors need to be tinted;
  • consumption 7-8 m² per liter;
  • not suitable for paint rollers.

Hammerite hammer

Rating: 4.5

HAMMERITE HAMMER

The sixth place in the rating is occupied by a product from a Polish manufacturer, whose name Hammerite has become a household name for all paints with a combined black-and-color effect. The enamel consists of alkyd varnish, lightfast pigments, active anti-corrosion components and functional additives. There is no lead in it, which buyers like in the reviews. Metal can be painted at temperatures from +5 degrees. Any type of application is allowed. The second layer can be passed in 4-6 hours. The paint is produced in containers of 250 and 750 ml, as well as 2.5 and 5 liters, which is convenient for iron objects of different sizes.

Our experts liked the product for its unusual appearance after drying. The metal surface looks like it has been struck by hand with a hammer. This effect is very attractive and distinguishes the product favorably from competitors' plain enamels. There are 11 paint options available by color, each with a hammer effect. We recommend enamel for metal doors to visually hide small irregularities in the door leaf that occur during operation.

Advantages

  • resistant to gasoline, oils and household chemicals;
  • easy to apply;
  • does not need preliminary cleaning of the metal;
  • suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

disadvantages

  • very high cost;
  • Requires Hammerite Thinner
  • covering rate 8 m².

Tikkurila Metallista

Rating: 4.5

TIKKURILA METALLISTA

Our rating ends with a product from the Finnish brand Tikkurila. It is a glossy paint available in several tinting bases. It is possible to create 32,000 shade options. After hardening, the enamel can withstand temperatures up to 80 degrees without losing its color. The paint layer is resistant to light, which customers like in reviews. The enamel dries to touch in 1-2 hours. To get started, you will need to thin the paint with a solvent. The product is sold in small containers from 400 ml to 2.5 liters. Any tool can be used for coloring.

Our experts have rated the paint for its natural wax content. The dual composition provides improved moisture protection, and iron structures will last up to 10 years without the need for re-painting during this period. We recommend the product for garden fencing, as well as for industrial objects, as the paint will withstand the effects of turpentine, denatured alcohol, lubricating oils and various fats.

Advantages

  • forms an insoluble protective layer;
  • double chemical formula;
  • keeps the spread of existing rust;
  • no preliminary preparation of the metal is required.

disadvantages

  • capacity no more than 2.5 liters;
  • the cost of painting 1 m² will cost 105-200 rubles;
  • ready-made, only 4 colors;
  • diluted with solvent.


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

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