How to Paint Stainless Steel
Industrial painting is a vast field, and stainless steel is common in different industries. Stainless steel is a precious metal that needs good care. Painting is one way of protecting stainless steel from getting damaged. Most industrial metal paints do not adhere to stainless steel. This is because stainless steel is not a porous substrate and old surfaces are often left to deteriorate without using a specialist primer. This should not be the case, and in this article, you are going to see how to clean and paint steel to ensure that its quality is maintained. Steel surfaces in industries may include lift door, handrails, cladding, doors, steel furniture, and tankers and so on.
Painting over stainless steel
Industrial painting can be used to save stainless steel in any industry and increase its lifespan. Stainless steel is known for its unique and natural finish, but on occasion, it may need recoating to gain improved heat resistance, meet a new color scheme or improved chemical resistance. Typically, stainless steel structures need a new paint finish so as to match the company color schemes and the branded logos or just to improve their blending and compatibility with the environment.
Most recommended paints need to use a primer. Some stainless steel paint systems may be applied to leave a metallic finish. It is generally recommended to prepare the surface properly and then apply a primer before adding a topcoat.
Stainless steel cleaners
In some occasion, stainless steel just requires cleaning rather than recoating. The Rust-Oleum X1 stainless steel cleaner is good for cleaning stainless steel. It cleans without dulling, abrasion and etching of the surface. Upon application through a gentle foaming action, it cleans, degreases and polishes stainless steel and this leaves a thin anti-static film which is dry to touch.
Rust-Oleum X1 stainless steel cleaner can be used in lift doors, handrails, control panels and smaller scale commercial projects because it is not designed for large-scale cleaning. It is ideal for public places as it protects the surface from fingerprints, water staining, grease, and corrosion.
Getting stainless steel painted effect finish
Hard Hat 2116 stainless steel coating is used to get the metallic finish easily and quickly. It has aesthetical properties combined with the protective element to make the stainless steel to be mechanically and chemically resistant to dulling and scratching after industrial painting. A hard hat primer is recommended when preparing the surface before the application of Hard Hat 2116 stainless steel coating. This helps to achieve optimal adhesion and coverage. The product is ideal for touch up, light industrial exposure and maintenance work, pumps, toolboxes, and related warehouse or garage apparatus. The surfaces must be cleaned properly to ensure that the rust has been removed before use.
As discussed early, direct to stainless steel paint specify that the surface must be prepared before application but is you want to obtain full lifespan of direct to the metal product on steel it is recommended to use a primer.