FAQs – Coo-Var

Frequently asked questions

General Paint Questions

There are a number of reasons your paint may be coming off – it may be incompatible with the paint underneath, there may be contamination on the surface, the surface may not have been suitably prepared for the paint – if this occurs, call Technical services(01482 328053)who will be able to assist you.

As a rule of thumb, don’t mix paint systems. Water-based should be used on top of water-based, and oil-based should be used top of oil-based. There are a few exceptions, but these are stated on the product data sheets.

There are a few products that cannot be sprayed, these are because of aggregate particles – like the case ofSuregrip. Or, the consistency and drying time will not give you a good finish when sprayed. If you are looking for a paint to spray, please give Technical Services a call, and we can help you find a suitable product.

2 Pack paints are so named because they come in two cans, they are mixed together and chemically react and harden, rather than drying by evaporation or air-curing like conventional paints. These paints are much more hardwearing, resistant, and longer lasting compared to conventional paints, but as a result they are more expensive.

As the lifespan of paint is heavily dependent on the wear-and-tear and conditions experienced, we do not give a guarantee. Feel free to talk to our technical department(01482 328053)to find out the best system for your needs

It is always advisable to do a test area to check the compatibility of products. A failed test could result in blistering or chalking of the paint or a lack of successful adhesion.

The best way to paint galvanised steel is to firstT-wash with mordant solution. This treatment gives the paint coatings a “key” to ensure adherence to the surface. After this the galvanised steel can be treated like any other steel. Alternatively,All-Metals Primercan be painted directly on to galvanised steel, and a suitable topcoat can be selected.

Floor Paints

The most suitable floor paint for high traffic areas, and particularly where vehicles such as forklift trucks are used, is Coo-VarProfloor. This is a water-based two-pack epoxy-resin which is highly hard wearing and gives an off-gloss finish. For best results the surface should be primed withHigh Performance Primer.Or, for an even more durable floor paint that is more resistant to chemical attack,Profloor Plusis an ideal option.

Coo-VarProfloor is an extremely durable floor paint meaning that is suitable where a long-lasting paint is needed. Prime the floor with High Performance Primer.Profloor Pluscan be used if chemical resistance and even more durability is needed, but this should be used by professionals

Coo-VarProflooris suitable for high-wear environments such as warehouses and can be painted on to bare concrete or previous epoxy coatings. We would always recommend that a test area is done first to check compatibility between the old and new coats.

Our floor paints are suitable for external use- just make sure that the metal is primed with Zinc Phosphate to ensure successful adhesion of the coatings and to give excellent protection against corrosion. Alternatively, we have specialist paints for metals such as ourHammercote range, which can be applied by spray or brush either directly on to the surface or overAll Metals Primer.

We have a range of anti-slip options for different needs.Suregripis solvent based anti-slip paint, which comes with mixed aggregate ready mixed in. Use Coo-VarFloor Paintmixed with 10% white spirit to prime, before painting two thin coats of Suregrip.Alternatively,Anti-Slip Acrylic Floor Paint, is ready-mixed, low odour and fast drying water-based paint. To prime, just add 5% water for the first coat, before using two coats of undiluted Anti-Slip Acrylic Floor Paint. Our hard-wearing two-pack epoxy products,Profloor andProfloor Plus, also have optional anti-slip aggregates which are spread into the first coat, back-rolled in to achieve an even distribution, and then sealed in with the final coat.

Primers

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OurStain Lockcan be tinted to pastel shades with universal colorants, which are VOC free and APEO free.

Yes,Zinc Phosphate Primerprovides excellent corrosion protection and is excellent at ensuring good adhesion with the surface, but primers are generally not designed to be exposed to the elements or withstand the wear-and-tear that topcoats experience.

Varnishes & Oils

Polyurethane Varnish is suitable for furniture and can go over chalk paints. However, it is always advisable to do a test area first to check compatibility.