Steel structures every day come into contact with factors that can lead to corrosion. That is why it is worth taking care of their protection so that they can amaze for many years with their excellent appearance and functionality. Painting of steel structures can be done by yourself, or you can use the help of specialists who know their job very well.
Why is painting steel structures so important?
Steel is a material widely used in the construction industry. All because of its valuable properties, high strength and resistance to damage. However, it turns out that steel structures used outdoors, as well as indoors, are exposed to adverse weather conditions, such as rain, excessive moisture, temperature and pressure spikes. Inadequate protection of steel, lack of such protection or improper execution of such work can lead to damage and corrosion. It is worth taking care to choose high-quality paints for painting, which are able to guarantee the best possible protection. A qualified company like RS-MAL is able to provide professional painting. This is of great importance when corrosion is noticeable on the structure to be painted. It is necessary to remove it thoroughly, scraping off the old paint. The substrate should also be properly matted and degreased, which will ensure excellent adhesion of the paint to be applied.
How to prepare the substrate for painting?
Before proceeding to perform corrosion protection on a steel structure, it is necessary to determine what material it is made of. Each material may require different protections. If you have trouble distinguishing between steels, it is worth asking for help from specialists, who will quickly assess what material you are dealing with. Once the steel has been evaluated, you can move on to preparing the substrate. In many cases, sandblasting may be necessary. However, the most important step is a thorough cleaning, degreasing, matting, which will allow the paint to adhere thoroughly to the steel, guaranteeing many years of protection. Everything should be done using high-quality raw materials.
How to choose paint for painting steel structures?
Paints for painting steel structures should be of the highest quality. They must cover well, provide an aesthetic appearance and protection against corrosion. When choosing a paint for painting, it is worth determining the environment in which the steel structures are located. This can be an environment of very low, low, medium, high and very high aggressiveness. When choosing a paint, it should be selected in terms of the durability of the protection in relation to the environment.
Among paints, there are as many as four categories:
- Short (L) – up to 7 years;
- Medium (M) – 7 – 15 years;
- Long (H) – 15 – 25 years;
- Very long (VH) – more than 25 years.
If you do not know which paint for painting steel structures will be the best, it is worth asking for help from specialists. At RS-MAL, we make sure to provide high quality services. This is allowed by the knowledge and vast experience that we have.
Quality control and efficient way of painting
Although hand painting is one of the oldest ways to protect surfaces, there are methods that stand out for even greater efficiency and accuracy. This is spray painting using modern hydrodynamic units, which guarantee an aesthetic and accurate surface finish. This is a fast and careful method. During the painting process, paint particles are dispersed by a stream of pressurized air. Importantly, it is a method that provides assurance of material savings, as well as durability, strength, best protection and efficiency, as it is possible to paint a large area in a short time. While painting by hand, can be a method of protection, it will not in every case allow accurate protection against corrosion, especially if you do not know what paint to choose and how exactly to prepare the surface. Choosing a specialist will allow you to be sure that the protection of the steel structure performed will be a guarantee of many years of corrosion resistance.
At RS-MAL we approach each order individually, selecting the best possible means and methods. We offer comprehensive assistance and execution of services. If you want your steel structures to get a new look and excellent protection, use the services of a company that provides professional services.
