In the modern world, more often in the repair and construction to come to the aid of alkyd paints, received their name from the same resin. The latter, in turn, act as the basic connecting element. After the end of the cooking process, a base is obtained, consisting of vegetable oils and acids. The resistance to stretching is especially affected by the base component, which can have a different fat content. If the paint alkyd suddenly withered, then diluted with kerosene or solvent. The speed of its drying on the surface can be increased due to special additives.
Absolutely any alkyd paint is suitable for corrosion protection for internal and external work. It can be applied to both metal and wood surfaces. It is permissible to use it in rooms with high humidity and for processing heated objects. For example, the paint on an alkyd base is well proven in the treatment of radiators. After some time after painting, the objects acquire a glossy surface. To small disadvantages can be attributed flammability and poor resistance to alkali. However, the positive qualities of this material are in fact much more.
Used alkyd paint is quite simple. It is only necessary to remove dust from the surface to be painted and close all large slots with putty. If you want to apply it to window frames or doors, then it is desirable to remove the hardware. You can paint with a roller or a normal brush. After thorough application, as a rule, re-treatment is not required. In the course of the work, certain precautions must be observed, which are expressed in simple rules. First, you need to make sure that the paint does not get into your eyes. Secondly, you should remove all furniture and other household items from the room, then you will be able to avoid unforeseen material expenses. If the paint gets on the skin, it can be rinsed off with a solvent.
Any alkyd paint should include primary driers that act as oxidation catalysts. In most cases, cobalt, manganese, cerium, iron, zirconium, lead, lithium and some other chemical elements are added. The first of these is the most popular primary desiccant, showing a good result in the formation of coatings at a sufficiently low dosage. Ceramics are good for finishing coatings, which, unlike the same iron, does not cause color changes. Lead for a long period of time, lead, but because of its toxicity, it was used much less often.
When alkyd paint is produced, in addition to basic desiccants, auxiliary elements such as calcium, zinc and barium are often added to it. All of them in themselves do not provide a desiccating action, but in combination with primary elements can improve the final product. For example, barium takes on the function of a wetting agent, allowing you to improve the gloss. Together with cobalt, it can ensure rapid drying of the entire layer.