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

• Start again with Part 1 of the Eco Paint Guide here...........

Related Pages

Eco-Friendly Paint Series

Painting Ideas