Eco Metal Paint
Part 5
The following article looks at the different types of eco metal paints available for your home.
Check with your local paint manufacturer for specific details of their environmentally friendly & healthy paint types.
Ideally search for products with as many of the characteristics listed below as possible.
Metal primer
- Suitable for steel and copper metal work
- Antioxidant
- Rust free formula
- Ingredients include: plant resins and minerals
- Suitable for temperatures up to 80 degree Celsius
- Ensure that the base metal has been degreased and derusted
Radiator Paint
- Suitable for primed or previously painted radiators
- Suitable for cast iron and steel radiators
- Solvent free
- Quick drying
- Non yellowing
- Low or zero odour
- Low or zero VOC emissions
- No formaldehyde
- Suitable for temperatures up to 70 degree Celsius
- Can be coloured with mineral pigments
- Available in gloss / satin gloss / silk matt finishes
Undercoat
- Suitable for primed or previously painted metal work
- Biodegradable
- Soya oils are quicker drying
- Linseed oils are slow to dry
- Microporous
- Suitable for a base coat
- Ingredients include: natural plant oils, linseed oil and soya oil
Gloss
- Good weathering resistance
- Quick drying
- Lead free drying agent
- Low or zero odour
- Low or zero VOC emissions
- No formaldehyde
- Suitable for interior and/or exterior applications
- Solvent free
- Microporous
- Biodegradable
- Hypoallergenic
- Can be coloured with mineral pigments
- Natural orange or lemon fragrance
Gloss / silk gloss / matt silk
- Ingredients include: plant oils, plant resins, linseed oils, castor oil, sunflower oil, citrus peel oil, soy derivative, clay and mineral pigments
White topcoat – gloss / satin matt
- Ingredients include: orange oil, linseed oil, castor oil and stand oil
Gloss oil / satin gloss oil
- Ingredients include: natural resins
Related Pages
Eco-Friendly Paint Series
Part 1: Why use environmentally paints and stains?
Part 2: Surface finishes for your home
Part 3: The alternatives for your home
Part 4: Eco finishes available
Part 5: Eco friendly paint types
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