If you are still using that old oil-based metal paint for your iron fence, gate, and handrails then you are denying yourself the fruits of technology that has improved the quality and consistency of paints. Oil-based paints are good but they have certain drawbacks that make them unsuitable.
First, oil-based paints
are too thick to be applied directly on iron. You have to add a solvent to
oil-based products. It is an additional but necessary expense that will
increase the overall cost of your paint job. You can apply oil-based paint on a
surface only when it becomes lighter.
Second, it takes time in
drying. You need to wait for a coat of paint to dry before you apply another
coat. If you are using oil-based paint, you will need at least two coats of
paint to cover a surface evenly. Since it takes more time in drying, it can
increase the time of your paint job. It isn’t the best rust protector.
Third, oil-based paints
make a mess. They stick to wherever they drop and they keep dripping until the
paint is dry. So, if you are still using oil-based paint then you should be
ready to clean your floor as the paint will stain the floor. Also, it could
spoil your hands and clothes.
Fourth, oil-based paints
have a high amount of volatile organic compounds that make them unsafe for
humans and the environment. And there is nothing that can prevent you from the
harmful effects of these paints. If you want to keep things simple and safe,
you should use water-based metal paint that contains no VOC.
Fifth, oil-based paints
can’t give a smooth finish due to their sticky nature. They don’t spread on a
surface but stick to it and you need to drag the paint from one corner to
another. Thinning the paint could help but it could also reduce its quality.
But there is no such fear or apprehension with water-based paints.
If you are looking for
the best rust
protector then look no further than water-based paints that give a
smooth finish and last longer. Also, water-based products dry quickly and they
make no mess. Since they are quick drying you won’t have to worry about stains.
There will be no stains on the floor or your hands and clothes. It is better to
buy VOC-free paints that give a smooth finish and keep the environment safe.
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