Building technologies are gradually reaching a new level and surprise buyers with trendy new products. Ultraviolet paint is just one of these innovations that designers and decorators often use, despite the fact that the properties of the paint are not visible in daylight. The name of this composition causes ambiguous associations, although, in fact, these are ordinary materials used for decoration.
Species variety of colors
Ultraviolet paints are divided into two volume groups:
- Luminescent paint. It is able to accumulate light energy and gradually give it away, shining brightly when the light is off.
- UV fluorescent paint is an invisible composition that manifests itself in ultraviolet light.
The basis for paint glowing in the dark
Currently, water and alkyd based ultraviolet paints are sold in stores:
- Water based materials are completely safe. They do not contain toxic substances and do not have a specific unpleasant odor. That is why such compositions are used for decoration of residential premises and entertainment centers. Since the paint is resistant to negative external influences, it is often used to design facades. Before applying the paint, the surface must be degreased.
- Alkyd based paints cannot be washed off with detergents. In addition, toxic fumes appear during drying. That is why they are best used for outdoor work.
Where is UV paint used?
Often, ultraviolet paints are used for interior decoration: paint walls, ceilings. Such compositions are quick-drying, resistant and highly elastic. They have a special substance that prevents the appearance of fungus on painted surfaces.
Also, paints are used for painting metal surfaces. They are used in auto-tuning, for covering automobile rims, in the decoration of exteriors and interiors.
Instructions for applying the composition
Before applying the paint, you should pay attention to the condition of the surface. It can be smooth, embossed or rough. And to apply paint to it, you can use:
- paint brushes;
- rollers;
- foam swabs;
- sprayers.
It is necessary to apply UV paint according to certain rules:
- To clear a surface of dirt and dust, to dry well.
- Stir the paint by adding water, if it is a dispersion emulsion.
- Paint the surface.
- Apply paint in several layers.
- Before each application of the composition, let the previous layer dry.
To apply a drawing to the surface, it is better to use a special stencil. Such a pattern can be found in the construction hypermarket and choose the appropriate pattern and image size.
UV curing paints and their distinguishing features
The main feature of the paint is its ability to dry quickly. They use UV curing inks for a variety of printing applications. This allows you to create high-quality images on different surfaces.
Drying such a paint is possible only with the help of special ultraviolet drying. Main advantages of UV curing composition:
- persistent paint layer;
- uniformity and saturation;
- glossy surface;
- simple printing process;
- lack of toxic substances.
Use this kind of colorful products economically in time, and this is an important nuance.
For those who want to make the interior of the house outside bright, unusual and original, it is worth using ultraviolet paint. This is an interesting and exciting way to decorate your home, fill it with a good mood and a pleasant atmosphere.