I want to complete the renovation work faster. And if the coloring agent takes a long time to dry, the process may be delayed. To reduce drying time, you should choose quick-drying paint for metal. It allows you to get an even and beautiful coating without making you wait long for the composition to dry. The features of such funds will be discussed in more detail below.
General information about fast drying paints
Quick-drying paint stands out not only because it dries quickly, but it also does not emit strong odors and contains a minimal amount of harmful substances, which is why they are often chosen for interior wall decoration. They are also great for painting floors.
Quick-drying enamel for metal is also very popular. After all, working with a car requires speed; the owner’s desire to quickly return to driving his car is understandable. At the same time, the coating reliably protects the material from rust formation.
Wood can also be painted with quick-drying paints; they are used to cover furniture. Getting beautiful and reliable coloring. And the fact that they have almost no smell makes them suitable for household products.
Quick-drying paint is distinguished not only by its fast drying rate, but it also does not emit strong odors and contains a minimal amount of harmful substances.
Water-based paint
Next on the list of quick-drying paints is water-based paint. It is worth saying that it occupies this place absolutely deservedly, because its initial drying speed is on average 30-40 minutes. Water-based paint has such miraculous power due to its water-based composition. After application, the liquid evaporates, thereby drying the painted surface.
The undoubted advantage of the water emulsion is the environmental friendliness of the composition and its white color, which can be tinted in any shade if desired.
Characteristics of what is included in the composition
Quick-drying enamel technical characteristics may vary slightly depending on its purpose. For external and internal work, compositions are made with other additional elements to create the necessary level of surface protection. The following general product characteristics can be distinguished:
- Fast drying time;
- Minimal odor;
- Possibility of application with brushes, rollers, spray gun, there are paints in spray cans that are convenient for processing small products;
- Resistance to moisture, ultraviolet radiation;
- Safe composition in most species.
The components depend on the type of paint, so below we will look at the products on the market in more detail.
Safe composition in most species.
General characteristics
This type of varnish appeared in stores relatively recently and not everyone knows about its existence and proper use. Let’s note the advantages of quick-drying paint so that you will quickly want to use it:
Quick-drying, odorless acrylic enamel
- The most important thing is that this paint dries in a few hours
- The constituent elements are harmless enough so we don’t notice the smell. This means it is possible to work without a respirator mask
- Even if the floor is glossy, the surface is not slippery
- Thanks to its composition, the varnish is environmentally friendly and safe for humans
- Not high, compared to other floor paints, the price for painting 1 m²
- The resulting surface is poorly susceptible to fading in the sun. the color will retain its original appearance for a long time
- There is no need to leave the room after painting. With old paints taking a long time to dry, I had to go to the dacha or to my neighbors.
If you did use paint with a pungent odor, here is a video instruction on how to fix it:
Advantages and disadvantages of quick-drying enamel
Painting a variety of surfaces, including metal ones, with quick-drying paints has a number of positive aspects. The following advantages can be highlighted:
- Non-toxic composition;
- It is not necessary to wear respirators and masks when painting indoor surfaces;
- Fast drying saves time;
- If you choose a glossy effect, then you don’t have to worry about slipping. This is an important point when painting floors;
- Possibility of applying a thin layer, consumption will be less;
- They are characterized by a high degree of wear resistance and resistance to ultraviolet radiation;
- Hygroscopicity, can be used in conditions of high humidity;
- The composition contains an antiseptic component;
- Variety of colors: white, black, green, red, gold and others.
It is not necessary to wear respirators or masks when painting indoor surfaces.
Enamels also have disadvantages:
- If the wall is poorly plastered, then defects may appear;
- The need to cover the entire area in one approach; if work was interrupted, the transition points may become noticeable;
- If the consistency is too thick, brush marks may remain; due to the drying speed, it will not be possible to distribute the product evenly.
If the consistency is too thick, brush marks may remain.
Types of quick-drying floor coverings
Manufacturers of quick-drying floor paint mainly produce it in 2 types:
- Acrylic - the adhesive in this composition is acrylic resins, which create a hard film when the thinner dries. Fast drying is achieved through the oxidation process of resins in contact with air. The advantages of this type include suitability for any surface, ease of use, short duration of the full painting cycle, and easy to clean painting tools.
- Polyurethane - the binding element here is polyester resins. As in the previous composition, after drying a film is formed, but it is more wear-resistant. These varnishes are also odorless and dry quickly. The advantages are that it is used in areas with more intense abrasion wear. It is important that the paint has good weather resistance.
Concrete floor covered with odorless polyurethane paint
Let's make a reservation that you can find paint on a different base, but it will not fall under our requirement to be odorless.
Tip: When choosing quick-drying paint, pay attention to its type of application: there are universal ones, for concrete floors, for wooden floors, and others. It is advisable that the paint can have an “odorless” symbol or a note in the instructions.
Acrylic type
Acrylic paints are distinguished by their resistance to the negative effects of environmental factors. Therefore, they can be used to work inside a building without heating and with it.
If you need to paint radiators, then it is worth purchasing thermal enamel, created to withstand high-temperature exposure. To work in the cold, species that can withstand such conditions are selected.
If you need to paint radiators, then it is worth purchasing thermal enamel, created to withstand high-temperature exposure.
Step-by-step description of the process of painting a wooden surface
You can effectively and beautifully paint a wooden surface yourself, without the involvement of professionals. To achieve an ideal result, it is necessary to strictly follow the wood preparation algorithm and adhere to the staining technology.
Tools
Properly selected painting equipment affects the speed of work, as well as the consumption of dye. To remove the old layer you will need a spatula and a sander. To dilute the dye, you need a container. Rollers, brushes and spray guns are used to apply paint to wood. Each device has its own nuances of use.
Preparation, cleaning and sanding
Preparing a wooden surface for painting consists of:
- removing old paintwork;
- eliminating defects;
- cleaning from mold and mildew;
- grinding;
- priming.
To protect wood, soils containing fire retardants and antiseptic substances are used. This will increase fire resistance and prevent the development of fungus and mold.
Painting
The painting technique depends on the chosen tool. Regardless of the device used, it is necessary to apply the paint evenly, avoid gaps and eliminate smudges. First of all, joints, ends, window and door openings are painted with a brush. Then the main surface is painted. The paint is applied in several layers to obtain the perfect coating.
Oil type
The base uses oils, drying oil and dyes. Often used for painting metal in heated and unheated rooms. It has a high elasticity and hiding power. The coating is even and smooth. They take longer to dry and are produced according to GOST.
Often used for painting metal in heated and unheated rooms.
Recommendations for painting work
Professionals recommend taking into account the following nuances when painting wooden surfaces yourself:
- Paint dry wood. The humidity level should not exceed 20%.
- Carry out work at a temperature of 10-25°C.
- Apply each subsequent layer of coloring material after the previous one has completely dried.
Using water-based paint, you can provide an attractive appearance and protect the wood.
And the safety and elasticity of the compositions will allow you to carry out painting work yourself without any problems.
Odorless, quick-drying enamel
To make it easier to make a choice, you must first decide on which area the enamel will be applied to. So the oil look is more suitable when it comes to painting the floor; it will not be slippery, will give a pleasant gloss, and will withstand the constant loads to which the flooring is exposed.
The acrylic type is better suited for painting metal parts, it is optimal to choose aerosols, it is convenient to spray the product from them and the color is bright. The polyurethane type, which is also popular, can withstand exposure to high humidity, so it is preferable to choose it for the bathroom and kitchen.
Oil paint will not be slippery, will give a pleasant gloss, and will withstand constant loads.
Modern materials for interior work
Is there odorless interior paint? To be precise, there are no odorless paints and varnishes in nature; there are low-smelling ones or with a neutral odor that does not cause irritation to the mucous membranes, which means that after a short period of time it is simply no longer felt. There are plenty of such materials; you just need to choose the right specific paint for housework.
Commercially available paints for household purposes are practically odorless:
- Acrylic paints and varnishes. Some of the most popular paints and varnishes among the people are made on a water basis, and therefore have a reputation as the most harmless to the human body;
- Water-dispersible materials. The structure resembles acrylic compositions, they are also made on a water basis, but are suitable only for certain types of work, for example, for painting walls;
- Selected varieties of polyurethane and oil paints. The most complex group of materials in composition, but the range of use of polyurethane and modified oil materials is very wide.
For your information!
The water-soluble base quickly evaporates from the applied paint layer. The drying process of such paints at temperatures up to 7°C occurs twice as fast as for materials based on organic solvents. The exception is nitro paints, in which the alcohol-acetone base can dry almost on the brush, but such material always has a very pungent and strong odor. In addition, inhalation of nitro paint solvent fumes can lead to toxic poisoning.
How to determine whether there will be a smell or not
All paints have a smell, even water-soluble acrylic and water-dispersed ones. Usually, the issue of whether the paint has an odor is not checked when purchasing a material; if the seller says that acrylic paint is odorless, then it is so. Then, when applying the coating, it turns out that the smell is still present. Not as nasty, but there is a smell. It would be surprising if the quick-drying material had no odor.
When evaporating, the molecules of an aqueous or organic paint base always capture some of the binder, so no matter whether the paint is water-based or hydrocarbon-based, it will always smell. Professional painters know that after painting, even if the paint does not get on the skin of the hands, exposed parts of the body - the face and hands - should be washed thoroughly with soap, and thereby remove molecules and microparticles of paint that have got on the skin along with solvent vapors.
Another thing is that each person has his own threshold of sensitivity to odor, with a corresponding adaptation to the chemical irritant, after which even the most pungent and volatile substances are practically not perceived.
Advice! You can determine how unpleasant the smell of the purchased paint material may be. It is necessary to apply a small amount of the mixture without solvent and thinner onto glazed ceramic tiles heated to 50-60°C.
The rapid evaporation of an aqueous or organic base will immediately reveal what the real smell of the paint is. In practice, the most popular acrylic paints smell quite unpleasant when tested.
Which quick-drying enamel is best for wood and metal?
Nitro enamels are considered the fastest drying paints for metal and wood. Among the variety of options, experts highlight NC 132 and NC 25. They dry very quickly, therefore, it is advisable to choose a spray gun as the application tool.
If the composition turns out to be thick, then they can be diluted. Solvents 646 and 648 are suitable for this purpose. The introduction of thinners is carried out gradually in order to monitor the degree of density.
Nitro enamels are considered the fastest drying paints for metal and wood.
Temperature effect
The paint dries at the moment when the solvent completely evaporates from it. This process can happen much faster if you raise the temperature and lower the humidity level in the room. This can be easily achieved using the following devices:
- construction hair dryer,
- infrared heater.
The use of such technology requires compliance with certain rules:
- Sufficient distance from the painted surface to avoid the formation of cracks.
- A gradual increase in temperature, otherwise the applied paint layer may be irrevocably damaged.
Review of manufacturers
It’s easier to choose a good product if you name certain brands that are in demand. After all, the opinion of many buyers speaks about quality. Among Russian brands, paints can be distinguished. These products are cheaper than foreign ones, among which are:
- Dulux;
- "Caparol";
- "Tikkurila";
- "Hammerite"
All of them are of good quality and fulfill their assigned tasks of quick drying and creating a reliable coating.
Among Russian brands, paints can be distinguished.
The most popular quick-drying paints
When working with metal, professionals prefer the Hammerite brand. Paints bearing this name are of the highest quality, last a long time, and are easy to work with. However, their cost is high.
The paints are of the highest quality, last a long time, and are easy to work with.
Among the budget options, we can note products that have been known on the domestic market for a long time. Yaroslavl paints also perform well.
Among the budget options are products.
Quality and benefits
Many consumers do not know that odorless paints and enamels for wooden floors have long appeared on the construction market. Such coatings have made a real revolution in construction and finishing works due to many advantages:
- They dry quite quickly.
- Environmentally friendly.
- After painting the floor does not slip.
- There is no toxic odor at all.
- There is no need to wear a respirator to protect yourself from toxic fumes.
- The bright color lasts quite a long time.
Features of working with different types of paint
When it is necessary to paint with quick-drying paints, the surface itself must first be thoroughly prepared. The rapid rate of drying does not make it possible to correct shortcomings, so they are eliminated in advance. Even little things will appear through a thin layer.
When working with coatings that dry at a slower rate, it is preferable to apply the product in a thin layer, wait for it to dry, then apply a second layer. During drying, the paint manages to fill all the microcracks, which affects the evenness.
When it is necessary to paint with quick-drying paints, the surface itself must first be thoroughly prepared.
How to apply the coating correctly
First of all, it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparation of the walls - clean off the old coating and degrease.
Before painting, the surface is covered with primer. This will help avoid problems during application and subsequent operation. Apply the coating in a thin layer, then wait until it dries completely. A second application will help even out the color and achieve a better result.
Drying paint on various surfaces
The drying speed of the dye is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. The average value under optimal conditions is written here. It is advisable to choose a type of paint and varnish material that is suitable for the chosen material for painting. Then it will be easier to decide on the timing. In addition, the process is influenced by environmental conditions, temperature and humidity.
The drying process is influenced by environmental conditions, temperature and humidity.
What to do if the paint doesn't dry?
Sometimes it happens that the coating is applied correctly, the rules for working with the paint are followed, but the wall or other surface does not dry. In this case, it is necessary to create suitable conditions that will help rapid drying:
- ensure constant air circulation in the room, it is advisable to create a strong draft: open the windows and swing open the doors,
- turn on the fan to artificially move air masses,
- remove all sources of moisture in the room,
- install additional heat sources in the room if the temperature is too low.
How to speed up paint drying
To speed up the drying process, you can follow several steps. Experts talk about them, but it is not always worth resorting to them; it is advisable to withstand the stated time in order to get a beautiful coating in the end. Acceleration is possible in the following ways:
- Creating a draft in the room; in addition to opening the windows, you can turn on the fan;
- Increasing the temperature in the room creates a double effect, and the humidity also decreases;
- Pre-heating the surface to be treated and applying a thin layer.
To speed up the drying process, you can follow several steps.
Odorless, quick-drying metal paint creates a reliable and beautiful coating on the surface, significantly reducing the time for repairs. It is important to choose the right product that is suitable for a certain material, as well as for the conditions of further use of the item.
Use of catalysts
Such products are called driers. They are sold in all construction and hardware stores in the repair goods departments. These substances accelerate the polymerization process, that is, they reduce the drying time of the wall or floor.
The drier is poured directly into the paint, enamel, varnish or other tinting agent. The instructions for use indicate the volume of catalyst that should be added to 1 liter of dye. It is important not to exceed the indicated dosages, since the solution may curdle during application.
Drying agent significantly speeds up drying time. For example, an oil-based foundation can dry out within a day at room temperature.
