The very name of this paint and varnish material - "yacht", speaks of its special properties. Yacht varnish is originally used for painting wooden surfaces of boats, including those that come into contact with sea water. The alkyd-polyurethane base of the varnish gives it unique properties: resistance to mechanical abrasion, resistance to temperatures, aggressive media and ultraviolet radiation, elasticity of the coating, good appearance. Therefore, yacht varnish is widely used by builders in finishing wooden surfaces, including floors. Depending on the brand, yacht floor varnish can imitate different breeds wood, give a glossy or matte surface. In addition, yacht floor varnish can be used for varnishing already painted surfaces. Yacht-lacquered floors will serve without cracking, mold and fading for at least several years.
Application of yacht varnish for painting floors
Yacht floor varnish should be used according to a simple application technology. The basic rule is that the tree must be thoroughly dried before painting (no more than 15-20% residual moisture). The surface is cleaned of dust and dirt, if a layer of old varnish was previously applied to it, then it is removed with a sandpaper, and then the tree is primed with a mixture of yacht varnish and solvent (white spirit) in a ratio of 1: 5. The varnish is well mixed and applied with a roller or brush. Since the floor is a highly abraded surface, it is better to apply varnish in three layers: the difference in time between the 1st and 2nd layers is 4-6 hours, between the 2nd and 3rd layers - about a day. After applying the 3rd layer, you must wait at least 48 hours, and only after that start using the surface. To improve adhesion between the applied layers, after drying, you can lightly "walk" on them with a fine grain sandpaper, and then carefully remove the dust. The varnish consumption is approximately 90-120 g / m2. surfaces (one layer).
Although yacht varnish is practically odorless, surfaces should be painted in a well-ventilated area. You need to work with rubber gloves. If the varnish gets on the skin, it is washed off with white spirit, and then warm water with soap. Unused varnish residues, if they are still needed, are slightly diluted with a solvent and stored in a tightly closed container, protected from direct sunlight and fire for another 12 months.
Yacht varnish is known to many as a wear-resistant and durable coating. But is he really that good? I propose to get acquainted with this paint and varnish material in detail, consider all its main properties and possible applications. And for dessert I will offer four brands of varnish that I have worked with and which I am ready to recommend for work.
What is the coating
General information
As you might guess from the name, yacht varnish is a paint and varnish material intended for sea and river vessels. The composition is used for both internal and external processing of cases, which indicates its high characteristics.
In the production of this coating, manufacturers focus on durability and strength. Therefore, it is made on the basis of toxic components such as:
- Toluene.It is a volatile benzene compound that can cause serious harm to human health. Moreover, the danger lies in the fact that toluene evaporates slowly and for a long time;
- Xylene.Complex benzene, which is even more toxic than toluene. Unlike the latter, it is absorbed not only through the lungs, but also through the skin, resulting in disorders nervous system and all kinds of serious illnesses, including cancer.
therefore this material cannot be used for interior work. However, recently several different paint coatings have appeared, which manufacturers mark as yacht varnish. And not all of them have such a toxic composition.
Types of varnish
Currently, the following types of yacht varnish are on sale:
- Alkyd... They are very popular due to their low cost. In the manufacture of these compositions, organic solvents are used, as a rule, white spirit.
Alkyd varnishes cannot be used for interior work. After application, the solvent first evaporates, after which xylene and toluene evaporate, then less volatile compounds are released.
As a result, the alkyd film releases chemicals throughout its entire service life, which is about 5-7 years;
- Urethane-alkyd.This compound is specially designed for indoor and outdoor application. Due to the presence of urethane plasticizers, chemicals evaporate to a much lesser extent and cannot be harmful to health.
Another feature of this coating is its increased elasticity and resistance to temperature extremes;
Urethane alkyd varnish becomes safe for health only after application. Therefore, when working with it with your own hands, it is necessary to observe safety measures - to provide ventilation of the room, and also to use personal protective equipment.
- Acrylate... This yacht varnish is specially designed for floors. Its main feature is that it is a water-dispersion composition, which makes it environmentally friendly.
In fact, this coating is not a yacht varnish, since it cannot be used to paint the external elements of ships.
Basic properties
Dignity.The main advantages of the material in question include the following points:
- Weather resistance... The coating is not afraid of any external influences, including ultraviolet radiation, temperature drops, precipitation, etc.;
- Durability.Serves more than 5-10 years even in adverse conditions;
- Resistant to chemicals. The composition is not afraid of acids, alkalis, or salts.
Disadvantages.The main disadvantage of this varnish is toxicity, although, as we found out, this does not apply to all types of material.
Application area
As I said above, yacht varnish is intended primarily for ships, but recently it has found application in everyday life. In particular, it can be used for the following purposes:
- For processing furniture. Furniture inside the home can only be coated with urethane alkyd lacquer or acrylate. For garden furniture, you can also use alkyd paint and varnish material.
Toluene and xylene are lighter than air, therefore, in an open area, toxins quickly rise upward when evaporated and do not pose any threat to humans.
Urethane alkyd varnish can be used for flooring
- Facade processing.Any type of coating can be used.
Despite the fact that some types of yacht varnish can be used for the floor, for these purposes it is more expedient to use a special parquet paint and varnish material. It is more resistant to abrasion. But for wooden facade yacht varnish is an excellent choice.
Short review
Finally, I will give brief reviews on this paint and varnish material from the most common manufacturers on the domestic market. These include:
Marshall
Marshall varnishes made in Turkey have become famous all over the world. In particular, the yacht alkyd-urethane composition Marshall Protex has become widespread.
It is a versatile coating that can be used for outdoor and indoor use. In particular, the manufacturer recommends using a wood flooring compound.
I must say that the assortment includes matte varnish, semi-matt and glossy. This allows you to choose a coating for every taste.
Another feature of the material is that it can be used not only for wooden surfaces, but also for mineral ones.
The cost... Bank Marshall Protex with a capacity of 0.75 liters costs 340 rubles (prices are current for the spring of 2017).
Belinka
Belinka is a Slovenian factory whose paints and varnishes are well known on the domestic market. Including deserves attention and colorless alkyd yacht varnish - Yatch.
It is great for outdoor use. Moreover, you can choose a matte, semi-matte or glossy finish.
The coating can be thinned with white spirit before application. Instructions for using the composition, including dilution, are available on the package.
Cost.The Belinka Yatch price is about 500 rubles per liter.
Poli-R
Poli-R is a domestic brand that supplies paints and varnishes from Europe, produced under its own brand. Among the entire range of Poly-R there is an alkyd-urethane yacht varnish.
Like all alkyd-urethane varnish coatingsThe Poli-R is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Moreover, the composition has established itself as durable. Even in unfavorable conditions, it can last more than 7-9 years.
The manufacturer also pays attention to a pronounced glossy shine. This figure reaches 98%.
The cost... The cost of Poli-R is about 500 rubles for 0.75 liters.
Novbytkhim
Novbytkhim is a domestic manufacturer that has proven itself well with the "Chief Technologist" line of paints and varnishes. Yacht varnish under this brand is presented in the form of an alkyd-urethane compound for indoor and outdoor use.
In terms of quality, this coating is not inferior to the varnishes described above, but at the same time it costs somewhat less.
The cost... The price of a can of Chief Technologist with a capacity of 0.75 liters is 244 rubles
Conclusion
So we figured out what yacht varnish is, what types it can be, and for what purposes it can be used. Additionally, watch the video in this article. If you have any questions - write comments, and I will definitely answer you.
Yacht varnish is an effective, water resistant and affordable treatment for classic wooden yachts. Today it is also actively used to implement renovation works in city studio apartments and country cottages. Let's try to give a thorough characterization of this composition in order to understand how reliable it is and whether it is worth trusting the advertisement.
Yacht varnish comes in different compositions and differs in price, practicality, ease of use and toxicity. Specificity of varnishes
Initially, this varnish was intended for the treatment of the outer hull of ships of the sea and river type. It is not suitable for interior work, although many people today neglect this recommendation and cover parquet with it. The fact is that in its manufacture, manufacturers focus on achieving characteristics such as durability and reliability. To achieve them, rather toxic components (toluene and xylene) are added to the moisture-resistant product. Let's explore them in more detail:
- Toluene belongs to the highly volatile benzene compounds. That is, it contains carbon and hydrogen in its chemical composition. Such a substance easily comes into contact with oxygen, which means it can be inhaled by a person. Symptoms of such poisoning are dizziness, damage to the mucous membranes and even pulmonary edema. In other words, toluene evaporates at a fairly slow rate, but in such quantities that a person can receive a lethal dose.
- Xylene is a complex benzene and is detrimental to human health. Vapors of this substance are able to enter the body not only through respiration, but also through the pores of the skin. Xylene poisoning is very difficult for a person. And its long-term effect on the body provokes stress and activates diseases of the endocrine glands, including cancer.
In other words, it does not matter at all what quality the product for treating the wooden surfaces of yachts possesses, and which manufacturer released it on the market. In any case, this tool is a dangerous chemical compound, which is best used in open spaces. And inside residential premises, this is highly discouraged.
Be careful! To increase wear resistance, toluene and xylene are added to yacht varnish, which are toxic and hazardous to your health. But if you look at situations from a different angle, all benzenes have a much lower weight than air. Therefore, they, interacting with him in open spaces, rather quickly rise up. Under such conditions, chemistry does not pose any danger to human health. That is why colorless varnish can be used only on the street, although in this case, you should not forget about the precautions.
Types of coatings
Yacht varnish, depending on technical characteristics the resulting coverage is conventionally divided into the following types:
- Matte - they have no shine, but they are very practical. After all, a tree covered with such a matte varnish will less get dirty and covered with dust.
- Glossy - characterized by the presence of a beautiful glow effect, which appears when exposed to lighting (both natural and artificial). The application of glossy compounds to the surface gives it an elite shine.
It should be noted that the choice of a specific type and color of varnish in this case depends only on the taste preferences of a person. After all, both means provide the tree with excellent protection from external influences.
Glossy varnish gives a beautiful shine, but damage and irregularities are more visible on it than on a surface covered with matte varnish A much more important aspect is the technology that was used to make the paintwork. Based on this parameter, ship varnish is divided into the following types:
- Alkyd. Pretty popular group lacquers for outdoor use, for the production of which organic solvents are used. For example, white spirit. And although this type of deck varnish is cheap, it is strictly forbidden to use it in residential buildings. Indeed, as the product dries, the solvent will evaporate, and the vapors of toluene and xylene will enter the human respiratory system. And even several years after the coating is applied, it will still continue to evaporate substances harmful to living organisms.
- Urethane-alkyd yacht varnish. It was created for interior work, as it contains a smaller amount of organic solvent. The presence of urethane plasticizers prevents excessive evaporation of harmful chemicals, and they also give the lacquer layer high flexibility and resistance to temperature changes. This is very practical, especially if the cottage has a "warm floor" system.
- Alkyd urethane ship varnish. It dries faster than other compounds, providing the wood with a fairly high-quality coating. However, it is characterized by a maximum level of toxicity and is suitable only for outdoor use.
- Acrylate yacht varnish. It has the highest cost, due to its high environmental friendliness, and is excellent for interior work. They, in their essence, are not a ship vehicle. After all, they are not recommended to be used for the purpose of creating coatings for the outer part of the ship hull made of wood. However, many unscrupulous manufacturers label their acrylic products in such a way that they sell better.
Based on the packaging features, you can purchase varnish in the form of an aerosol or can. Aerosols are more convenient to use, but the product in this form has a small volume.
A can with varnish is inferior to aerosols in terms of ease of use, but it is sold in large quantities. Applications
Yacht varnish, in addition to the standard purpose, can also be used for household repair work on wood. Where is it used?
Wooden furniture
Creation of outdoor furniture from natural wood. Acrylic-type yacht varnish can be used to apply to the surface of garden furniture made from natural wood. Tables and benches, swings and gazebos - all these exterior items can be more durable and interesting in color if they are coated with polyurethane or acrylic varnish. However, it should be noted that it is better to prefer the matte type. It will give the furniture an aesthetic appearance and a pleasant color.
Finishing wood floors
Yacht floor varnish, despite colorful advertisements from manufacturers, is not as reliable. Yes, it is very cheap, but also very toxic. Therefore, if there is no alternative, it is better to opt for a less toxic urethane-alkyd option. Otherwise, several months after using the floor covering in a residential building, you can feel chronic fatigue, feel nervous or depressed. All these are the results of human exposure to harmful components of polyurethane varnish.
Processing of frame cottages
Such tools are excellent for processing frame cottages. Ship varnish allows you to create a uniform acrylic coating of wood, which demonstrates high resistance to aggressive environmental factors. And the need to purchase additional impregnations and antiseptics disappears.
Yacht varnish is applied to finishing material to make it resistant to atmospheric phenomena. If the product has thickened, it can be diluted with water, and only then used as directed.
All building materials must be used for their intended purpose. If the varnish is called yachting, it means that it is intended for the exterior treatment of wooden yachts and ships. Using this product in a residential area can lead to major health problems, especially for children.
Ship varnish is the most durable and moisture resistant coating for wooden surfaces. It contains polyurethane and alkyd-urethane resins, which provide a high-gloss varnishing effect. Ship varnishes provide deep impregnation of wood, protect it from ultraviolet rays, temperature changes, and most importantly, they are resistant to prolonged contact with water, including sea water. The effect of ship varnish lasts up to 7 years.
The initial area of \u200b\u200bapplication of ship varnish was for covering the decks of ships and yachts. Now ship varnish is widely used in everyday life - for varnishing wooden surfaces inside and outside the building, as well as in rooms with high humidity. Ideal for covering gazebos, verandas, outdoor wooden decking.
Parquet varnish
Parquet lacquer is used to cover a parquet board or parquet flooring. By chemical composition Parquet varnishes are of three types: water based, based on oil resins and acid-cured, which are made on the basis of formaldehyde resins.
The base of water-based parquet lacquer is water. This material does not contain solvents, so it is considered environmentally friendly and less toxic. It is odorless and non-flammable, and is often used in areas with a high risk of fire. The disadvantage of water-based parquet lacquer is low wear resistance, it is subject to temperature changes. The varnishing works are carried out in a dry room at room temperature.
Alkyd parquet varnish is made on the basis of oil resins. It does not have an adhesive property, the main purpose of alkyd varnishes is to enhance the color of wood. If it is necessary to preserve the original color of the parquet, alkyd varnish will cope with this. The disadvantage of this group of varnishes is their increased sensitivity to drying conditions. Oxygen is needed to cure alkyd varnish, so a constant flow of fresh air is needed to the painted surface until it dries.
The most durable parquet varnishes are acid cure varnishes. They have high wear resistance and are used in rooms where an increased load on the floor is expected (government offices, shops, halls, hotels, etc.). Such parquet varnishes are not sensitive to changes in air humidity in the room. However, when working with them, it is necessary to use respirators and ventilate the room for 2-3 days, after which the pungent smell of the solvent disappears.
Ship and parquet varnish - the main differences
The main distinguishing feature of parquet varnish from ship varnish is that it protects wood from mechanical stress - damage and impact. In this case, the parquet lacquer glues the floorboards together. The main purpose of ship varnishes is to be used in rooms where moisture resistance and resistance to environmental influences are important. Therefore, yacht varnish is widely used by builders in finishing external wooden surfaces. Of course, ship varnish is several times more expensive than parquet. But both the quality of the coating and its service life are higher.
At the same time, you can buy parquet varnish from us at the best prices, which cannot but please our customers. If you want your house to have a good and durable parquet, then you need not only to choose the right wood, but also to be able to process it, which, of course, depends both on the level of professionalism of the master carrying out this task and on the chemical materials. Choose a varnish for wood from our catalog and create an elastic, wear-resistant coating that will not be afraid of scratches, not a drop of grease, or traces of accidentally spilled coffee or tea.
Parquet one- or two-component varnish is quite successfully used in finishing works, easy to apply with brush or roller, dries quickly. Traditionally used to create reliable floor systems, but can also serve as a decorative coating for furniture, doors, window sills and various other products. This substance should be transported carefully, watch the tightness of the container in which it is packed. By the way, metal and some types of plastic are also often covered with parquet varnish, which significantly improves their aesthetic appearance and performance.
Among the paints and varnishes sold by our company, it should be said separately about yacht varnish, which is a universal varnish that is resistant to atmospheric temperature extremes and is waterproof. It can be used to cover a house both inside and outside, garden furniture, a ship, benches, a veranda, a staircase, etc. Lies on metal, wood, some types of plastic. After application, it no longer sticks after almost two hours, but dries completely in two days. This varnish has a lot of advantages, one of which is that it is relatively easy to apply to the surface and creates a reliable protective layer, after which the material treated in this way better resists moisture, ultraviolet rays and various temperature changes. Before painting one or another product with yacht varnish, for example, a parquet board, it is advisable to clean the object from old paint, grease and dirt. Moreover, this varnish should be applied exclusively to dry surfaces.
