Graphite paint is a rather interesting and unusual decorative coating. It is an anti-corrosion agent that creates a layer on the surface that mimics a blackboard. Quite a few designers today use this effect when decorating bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens.
Consumer Reviews
If we compare this paint with conventional materials, the first provides two-level protection of surfaces against corrosion. Among the main advantages of this coating, consumers distinguish:
- resistance to mechanical stress;
- resistance to aggressive environmental conditions;
- environmental friendliness;
- moisture repellent characteristics;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- abrasion resistance;
- large selection of color shades;
- durability.
During friction and impacts, the surfaces treated with such a paint will not be chipped, lubricated and will retain their appearance for a long time. Graphite paint is harmless, due to this, according to customers, it can be used even when decorating children's rooms. Thanks to its water-repellent characteristics, caring for such a surface will be quite simple. The cover is even suitable for bathrooms.
The walls will be protected from moisture, and washing them will be quite easy. Consumers note that by visiting the store, you can pick up any shade of this coating, which will diversify the interior of the room. We must also take into account durability, because over a long period of operation, the coating remains unchanged, while maintaining its attractiveness.
Areas of use
Graphite paint has found its wide distribution in various fields of construction and engineering today. It is used to protect steel, aluminum, cast iron and other products from corrosion. In some cases, the composition is applied to car bodies. This mixture is also used in the form of a finishing coating, as well as for crimping heating systems.
Paint can be used as a non-stick coating in the process of casting products from non-ferrous and ferrous metals. The most common is the use as a cover for blackboards. But in everyday life you can cover the wall with such paint, and then leave notes on tasks for the coming day on it. In the children's room, the wall can be used as a blackboard, while the inscriptions made can be removed with a rag.
Application features: preparation of the base
Graphite paint should be applied to a previously prepared surface. To do this, the old coating is removed from the wall, if any. Then the base is cleaned of dust and dirt, but if we are talking about metal surfaces, then they must also be removed from rust.
The next step is the application of putty, which is necessary before painting the walls. The base is rubbed with a fine sandpaper, and the final work will be the surface treatment with a primer.
Paint application
Graphite paint for walls should be applied according to the instructions, which suggests the need for mixing the composition until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Application can be carried out in one of several ways, for example by dipping products. But traditional tools like brush or spray gun are usually used. In order to achieve a better effect, you should cover the surface in several layers. You can start the next layer only after the previous one has completely dried.
Varieties of paint: Siberia
If you need graphite paint, then you can purchase "Siberia", which costs 860 rubles. It allows you to achieve a coating with the effect of a slate board, on which you can draw with dry pastel or chalk. The coating after drying of the layer acquires the quality of vapor permeability, and is also characterized by a high degree of wear resistance.
It is necessary to apply such a composition for carrying out internal or external works, because it has excellent weather resistance. The mixture dries quickly and is almost odorless.
Features of Tikkurila Liitu Graphite Paint
This composition will cost a little more, its price is 1150 rubles. Tikkurila graphite paint can be applied to almost any smooth surface. You can use this mixture to restore old blackboards. The resulting surface will be able to withstand more than 5000 passes with a brush, in addition, the base is resistant to washing. Before painting, it is necessary to dry the surface, and also make sure that the environmental conditions are suitable for work. The temperature should not fall below +8 Β° C, and the air humidity should not be more than 80%.
Features of graphite metallic
If you are interested in graphite metallic paint, then you can purchase the Milky Way compound, which is offered for sale in the form of an aerosol. This paint is intended for cars and has high quality, and is manufactured according to European standards.
Using an aerosol can, the damaged area of ββthe car can be painted on its own. One bottle will be enough to stain 1.5 m 2 . In this case, the mixture can be applied in 2 layers. Graphite metallic (paint number 606) will restore the paintwork and save on expensive specialist services. After the layer has dried, varnish can be applied.
Conclusion
The composition of slate paint includes several components, namely: plasticizer, graphite filler and binder pigments. As the latter, aqueous heat-resistant ingredients are used.
If necessary, the paint can be diluted with water before application, this is required when the spraying method is used during operation. Otherwise, you can use a short-nap roller. After use, instruments are rinsed with water.