Do you think that your paint protects all your metallic surfaces from aging? Do you know that corrosion occurs at every metal part even after painting?
Aging is a common phenomenon in all living and non-living things. It is the same in the case of metals too. Corrosion occurs in every metal part due to aging. In general, we can say that corrosion/rusting will happen in the long term use of metals.
Metallic products enhance the beauty of our house. But they need proper maintenance too. Most of the metal products found in our house will be kept outside or being exposed to the open air. Due to the continuous contact with air and water metal parts start to corrode. The most common form of corrosion is rusting. This will occur when the iron is exposed to atmospheric oxygen and moisture. The rate of corrosion increases in rainy seasons or underwater. The life of metal increases only when we keep it dry.
Houses built in coastal areas are easily affected by rust. This is because of the salt content in the atmosphere. The presence of salt accelerates the rate of oxidation and thus increases the corrosion. Extreme cold and hot climates also help to rust.
It is very important to take care of your metal objects to protect them from these situations. Proper maintenance helps to improve the lives of metal parts.
Metals objects should be painted before using them in the open air. Paints avoid contact of air and water to metal surfaces. Oil-based paints reduce corrosion. Oil-based paints are used to paint gates, grills, vehicles, etc. They protect the metal surface from climatic corrosion. But they will not give complete protection. But they are not effective in the case of corrosion caused by industrial chemicals and gases. Paints with corrosive resistant pigments only protect metals from rusting. They contain a chemical and moisture resistant binder.
Anti-corrosive paints protect metal components against degradation due to moisture, salt spray, oxidation, and exposure to a variety of environmental or industrial chemicals. They reduce the direct access of air and water to the metals and thus delay or disrupt the corrosion. Anti-corrosion coating allows added protection of metal surfaces and acts as a barrier to inhibit the contact between chemical compounds or corrosive materials