Enamel PF-115 has been popular among domestic consumers since Soviet times. At low cost, this tool has quite good performance characteristics, is easy to apply and gives a beautiful surface. Enamel of this brand is used mainly for painting structures made of wood and metal, as well as concrete.
Composition
PF-115 enamel is a special suspension based on alkyd varnish. It is made using the following main components:
- titanium dioxide
- white spirit
- zinc oxide ,
- iron blue
- carbon black.
Classification
There are only two varieties of PF-115 enamels: “Economy” and “Standard”. Their composition is approximately the same. The difference between them is only in quality and price. Enamel “Standard” is characterized by better resistance to adverse weather factors and hiding power, as well as a more expressive gloss. This variety, in turn, is divided into first and highest grade.
Enamel PF-115 colors can have a variety of different. The shade depends on the type of pigment used in the manufacture. The variety of the palette of paints of this brand depends mainly on the manufacturer. Some companies produce PF-115 enamel in more colors, some less. The shades of the product are determined according to the standard RAL scale.
Floor paint of this brand is usually beige or brown. The enamels used for coloring window sills, doors and cast-iron radiators are white. Colored means are often used to decorate all kinds of courtyard structures: children's sandboxes, gazebos, slides, etc., as well as walls inside buildings (mainly for household purposes).
Enamel PF-115: technical specifications
Paint of this brand gives a durable film and is quite economical. Its main technical characteristics are presented in the table below.
Density | kg / l | 1.17-1.3 |
Drying time | clock | 5-7 at +20 gr. and humidity 65% |
Recommended Spacing Between Layers | 16 |
Adhesion | Points | 1-2 |
The share of non-volatiles | % | 70-65 |
Bending elasticity | mm | Not less than 1 |
Shine | | Glossy |
Packing | kg | 0.5, 0.9, 1.9, 2.5, 12, 24, 60 |
Enamel PF-115, the technical characteristics of which allow it to be successfully used for painting any wooden and metal structures, creates a film resistant to the effects of most chemically aggressive substances (white spirit, turpentine, methylated spirit, etc.). The surface finished with this product is absolutely not afraid of all kinds of fats: vegetable, animal and mineral. The shelf life of paint and varnish coat of this brand in the bank is on average two years.
Basic Terms of Use
Paint PF-115 enamel can be applied with any painting tools: brush, roller or spray gun. The optimum temperature for use is considered to be 18-28 degrees. It is allowed to stain surfaces with this tool in colder or hotter weather. However, the enamel will dry out much longer.
Before staining, the product is thoroughly mixed thoroughly. Sometimes it happens that it dries a little and becomes too viscous. In this case, you can use a little white spirit for dilution.
It is strictly forbidden to use PF-115 enamel near fire sources. In addition, for safety reasons, you can work with it only in a well-ventilated area. The paint of this brand smells sharply and unpleasantly before drying, which can affect the health of the employee.
PF-115 enamel is applied, the technical characteristics of which make it possible to obtain a very flexible and durable film, usually no more than two layers. It can last after drying without the need for updating for about 4 years with possible temperature fluctuations within 50-60 degrees.
Consumer Reviews
In general, our compatriots have a pretty good opinion about this tool. The combination of price / quality suits almost everyone. The only comment is that many advise you to purchase PF-115 enamel only from trusted manufacturers. Poor quality fakes during application can smell very, very strong, causing, among other things, light poisoning, as well as allergic reactions. In addition, such a tool usually does not dry out for a long time (sometimes up to a month). The film formed by him is fragile and quickly crackes.
High-quality enamel PF-115, the technical characteristics of which speak for themselves, made in compliance with all the rules stipulated by GOST and TU - the tool is actually very good. The surfaces painted with it acquire a beautiful glossy appearance, and the film itself is elastic, uniform in thickness and durable. Some consumers do not recommend using this tool only for structures that are constantly lit by the sun. PF-115 burns out faster than imported dyes. However, it costs, of course, cheaper. At the moment, this is one of the most inexpensive types of coatings on the domestic market.
Enamel PF-115: consumption
The advantages of this brand can be attributed, including cost-effectiveness. The consumption of paintwork materials PF-115 depends on many factors: the application method, manufacturing technology (according to GOST or TU), the degree of preparedness of the substrate and even the color of the paint itself. About 80-130 g / m2 of coatings of this type go into two layers with a total thickness of 30-40 microns.
If you compare the consumption of paints of different colors, the least economical tool is white enamel PF-115. The color variety leaves a little less when painting surfaces. The black fuel of this brand has the lowest consumption. Paints manufactured in accordance with GOST usually take 1.5 times less than funds produced in accordance with TU. Therefore, when buying a can, you should carefully read the information on the packaging.
Enamel PF-115: price
The cost of alkyd paint of this variety can also fluctuate within quite significant limits. In this case, it all depends on the manufacturer, as well as the supplier. However, in any case, the purchase of this product will not have a particular burden on the family budget . The components used in its manufacture are not particularly expensive, which explains the low cost.
Thus, the tool is actually economical - PF-115 enamel. The price for it can range from 50-100 rubles. per kilogram.
Technology use
The surface of the painted structure is carefully prepared before applying PF-115. First of all, it is cleaned of dirt, plaster residues, old paint, etc. Traces of corrosion are removed from the metal, and carbon deposits are removed from the wood. Then everything is degreased using xylene. After this, an alkyd primer is applied. The tree is cycled in the next step.
After that, you can start applying the enamel itself. Paint surfaces most often using a roller. In hard-to-reach places, the product is applied using brushes of a suitable size. In the event that the enamel is supposed to be sprayed with a spray gun, it will most likely have to be diluted with white spirit. When diluting, it must be borne in mind that the amount of solvent should not be more than 10% of the total weight of the paint. Instead of white spirit, you can take a solvent. Sometimes PF-115 enamel paint is diluted with a mixture of these two solvents in a ratio of 1x1.
As you can see, this tool is very good - PF-115 paint. Most Russian consumers have a good opinion of it. Of course, it’s worth painting it only with not too expensive wooden and metal structures that are available in almost every courtyard of both high-rise buildings and private houses: benches, swings, fences, etc. For decorating exclusive elements of landscape design, exterior or interior, you should still choose means more qualitative.