Understanding your options when it comes to repainting a residential or commercial property is important to making the most out of your money. Traditional painting with pans and roller brushes is time consuming, messy, and expensive. The end result may be patchy, uneven, and crack, bubble, or peel easily in the summer heat and humidity. If you’re considering refreshing the paint on your home or business, do your research to learn about all your options.
Electrostatic painting in Hialeah is a great option for people looking for quick, clean, and easy painting option that won’t break the bank. Here’s how it works.
What is Electro Painting?
Electrostatic painting is a technique which uses magnetism to produce a thin, even coat of paint that uses less product to get the job done. Despite using less paint, electro painting in Hialeah provides a fully opaque finish that is durable and resilient against faults and flaws.
First used in 1938, this technique uses mild electrical currents to positively charge the paint and ground the surface being painted using a negative charge. Because opposing charges are magnetically drawn to each other, this helps the paint to better adhere to nearly any surface. This allows for smooth, even coating in less time than other means of painting. The electrical charge assures uniform application with mist, fog, or overspray.
Steeltech uses electrostatic painting in Hialeah to provide you the best results in two easy coats.
Understanding the Electrostatic Painting Method
Electrostatic painting begins with preparing the surface to be painted. By thoroughly cleaning the surface of any dirt, dust, grease, or grime, we ensure the paint is actually adhering to the desired surface. Painting on dirty surfaces creates an undesirable barrier that impacts the paints longevity. This is how bubbles, peeling, and cracks occur even following a fresh paint job. Paint surfaces should also be dry before moving on to the next step.
After cleaning the surface to be painted, Steeltech sands the surface to create tooth and texture. This gives the paint something to grip on to, further boosting durability. Because sanding means paint adheres to a surface rather than just sitting on top of it, this also means the paint can resist damaged caused by everyday wear and tear.
Now that the surface is prepped and ready, the first coat of paint can be applied. After grounding the surface using a low negative charge, a thin coat of paint is applied to create tackiness for the next and final coat. The full wet coat will dry within 30 minutes, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally touching and ruining the new paint.
What Can You Use Electrostatic Painting For?
Electrostatic painting can be used for most surfaces, including homes, commercial properties, and machinery. Because of its unique properties, electrostatic painting in Hialeah is ideal for construction and medical equipment with dynamic moving parts. It can also be used for office spaces and equipment, awnings and canopies, sporting and recreational equipment, and more!
Not sure if electro painting is right for you? Contact Steeltech now and find out!