Tired of those unsightly PVC pipes ruining the look of your space? Medal Paints has a solution! The Medal Industrial Quick Drying (QD) Primer is specifically designed to not only protect steel surfaces from rust but also to provide excellent adhesion on PVC pipes.
Why choose Medal Industrial QD Primer for your PVC pipes?
Excellent Adhesion: This primer ensures that your topcoat of paint will adhere properly to the PVC, preventing peeling or chipping.
Anti-Corrosive Properties: While your PVC pipes may not be prone to rust, this primer’s anti-corrosive properties add an extra layer of protection, ensuring longevity.
Quick Drying: With a touch dry time of just 30 minutes and a recoating time of 4 hours, you can get your project done in no time.
There are many reasons why you want to consider coating your PVC pipes:
Improving Appearance: Let’s face it, plain white or grey PVC pipes aren’t always the most visually appealing. Painting them can help them blend in with their surroundings, match a room’s decor, or even add a pop of colour. This is especially true for exposed pipes in basements, garages, or even indoors.
Protection from UV Degradation: While PVC is generally durable, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight can make it brittle and prone to cracking over time. A good quality exterior paint can act as a barrier, shielding the PVC from UV rays and extending its lifespan.
Camouflaging: In some applications, like gardening or outdoor installations, you might want to paint PVC pipes green or brown to help them blend in with the natural environment and be less noticeable.
Labelling and Identification: Painting pipes different colours can be a simple and effective way to identify what they carry, especially in industrial or plumbing settings. For example, blue might indicate cold water, red hot water, and so on. While there are often other labelling methods, paint can be a supplementary visual cue.
Preparation for Other Finishes: Sometimes, a specific type of paint might be used as a primer to prepare the PVC surface for another type of coating or adhesive.
How to Apply Medal Industrial QD Primer to PVC Pipes
- Surface Preparation is Key: Ensure the PVC surface is thoroughly clean, dry, and in sound condition before starting.
- Priming: Apply one coat of Medal Industrial QD Primer with a paintbrush. For spray application, thin down the primer with 10-15% Medal QD Thinners.
- Finishing: After allowing the primer to dry for 4 hours, apply two coats of Medal QD Enamel or Gloss Enamel paint in your desired colour.
- Clean Up: Clean your tools immediately after using them with Medal Quick Drying (BA) Thinners.
Important Considerations
- Safety First: Keep the product out of reach of children. Avoid inhaling the product and ensure you are working in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective clothing. This product is flammable, so keep it away from heat sources and have a fire extinguisher on hand.
- Weather Conditions: Do not apply if rain is imminent, and ensure the ambient temperature is between 5 to 35°C.
- First Aid: In case of skin or eye contact, wash with fresh water and consult a physician if necessary.
Product Details
- Type: Alkyd Based
- Finish: Matt
- Pack Sizes: 1L, 5L, 25L
With Medal Industrial QD Primer, you can achieve a professional and long-lasting finish on your PVC pipes. Give your projects the quality they deserve!
