Restoration of 170-year-old ironwork on a heritage property, part of wider restoration projects, was achieved with ease by a Devon decorating company, thanks to its discovery of Ferrozinc from HMG Paints.
Dart Decorators were tasked with a complete makeover of the Grade II listed townhouse at Ashburton, a small town on the edge of Dartmoor. They turned to Rabart Decorators Merchants for advice on how to tackle the guttering and other ironwork.
“They asked for advice on the external decoration as it was in such a poor state,” says Rabart’s area sales manager for Devon Peter Bird. “As well as advising on window, render repairs and external coatings. We were able to introduce the contractor to the system of HMG specialist products best suited to tackling the ironwork.”
Oliver Price of Dart Decorators explains, ‘We had to strip back 170 years’ worth of paint from the guttering, which was part of wider restoration projects, along with addressing some rusting. Rather than a costly stripping or blasting process, the Rabart team recommended a treating process. The rust was treated with HMG’s Ferrozinc followed by BDX Primer, then a finish with two coats of C71 Speedline.
The Application Process:
Ferrozinc rust converter is ideal for situations where it is not possible or practical to blast clean metal substrates such as restorations on historic properties.
Ferrozinc’s primary advantage lies in its straightforward application. After removing loose debris and failed coatings, a simple scraping and wire brushing to eliminate loose rust prepares the surface. Applying a thin coat of Ferrozinc to the affected areas completes the process and a white-to-black colour change confirms Ferrozinc’s rust neutralisation.
“This was an old building that needed really good quality paints,” says Oliver. “The HMG products were easy to use, and they took the restoration of the ironwork up to a different level.” They finished the guttering in a shade of pearl. Rabart colour-matched this shade to match the rest of the restored facades.
The HMG system is fast becoming a go-to for decorators and professionals tasked with this type of work. After thoroughly cleaning off loose material, apply Ferrozinc to any signs of rust.
Therefore, the product goes on white and turns black, indicating that it has neutralized the rust patches.
Ferrozinc is then overcoated with BDX Primer, a high-build, anti-corrosive coating and followed by C71 Speedline, a synthetic alkyd enamel which provides a tough finish. This coating is particularly suited to areas with a challenging exposure to the elements.
Read more about this article on “From Rust to Resilience“, as well as other restoration projects, via the Painting and Decorating Association’s Website HERE
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Ferrozinc Rust Converter – 250ml
HMG Paints£13.99
MSRP:
Ferrozinc is a premium, high performance water thinnable rust converter. Ideal for use on rusted areas, HMG’s highly rated water based rust neutraliser is an easily applied single pack material that has been formulated for simple application with minimal surface preparation.
With no primer required, Ferrozinc transforms rust into a stable, black, adhered surface, indicating effective rust neutralization and curing.
Simply wire brush, scrape or mechanically remove loose surface rust, apply single coat of Ferrozinc for quick and efficient results. Please see the guide below for demonstration:
This high-performance rust converter has been designed to provide an effective solution for converting rust, making it ideal for use in areas where abrasive cleaning methods may prove difficult.
Moreover, with its excellent long term conversion properties, Ferrozinc Rust Converter is ideal for use on a wide range of ferrous metals, including railings, fences, machinery, vehicles, and other structures where complete rust removal is not possible.
Furthermore, tested extensively through durability trials, Ferrozinc has been proven to exceed the performance of other rust conversion products.
All HMG Paints products are manufactured in Manchester, UK under the auspices of an ISO 9001 management system and are Made in Britain accredited.
*NOTE: FERROZINC is a rust convertor for application over previously rusted areas it is not designed for use over previous or existing coatings, stainless, galvanised, copper or aluminium.
For further preparation and application details on FERROZINC, please see our product TDS available to view and download below.
So, should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us on 0161 205 7631. Alternatively, you can ask for any technical information via sales@hmgpaint.com.
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