Many of us still remember those times when for varnishing parquet in the apartment, the craftsmen wore a gas mask or a chemical protection respirator in order to maintain their health while working with volatile caustic organic compounds contained in alkyd, nitro and epoxy varnishes, especially the production of a country that no longer exists. on modern maps of the world (USSR). These varnish coatings were strong and durable, but just as dangerous for the health of the master working with them, and subsequently for the health of the owners themselves, who had to inhale harmful fumes for a long time.
Today in the networks of construction hypermarkets you will find a huge number of modern varnishes for wood produced using various modern technologies, on various bases and from different manufacturers, and at the same time devoid of the above mentioned disadvantages. You, as a buyer, of course want to choose a quality, affordable product that forms a durable and beautiful coating, and will not become a time bomb for you or your family.
Should I trust water-based varnishes?
Despite the fact that water-based varnishes have earned recognition in the Ukrainian market and have been successfully used in construction, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, etc. for more than 10 years, some still look in their direction with distrust.
The fact is that water-soluble varnishes are demanding on application conditions, such as ambient humidity, a prepared degreased surface without dust and dirt, etc. They must be applied making sure that there are no drafts in the room, or too high a temperature when moisture evaporates too quickly .
Today, most manufacturers use acrylic dispersions, which, depending on the intended use, can withstand various operating loads. Proof of this is the presence on sale of water-based varnishes for outdoor use, which tolerate adverse weather conditions, with frequent and sharp changes in temperature and humidity, and which process not only garden furniture, but also wooden facades of houses, outbuildings and wooden structures of sheds, arbors and much more. friend. However, for interior work, where increased wear resistance is required, both acrylic and acrylic-urethane and polyurethane dispersions are used, which can withstand strong abrasion and wear for a long time while maintaining a good appearance. These are water-based parquet varnishes and varnishes for furniture.
Is the "old school" alkyd varnish still good?
Organic-based alkyd varnishes are still in demand. Despite the fact that over time, the protective alkyd film may turn yellow, cloudy and lose its appearance, but it is still able to maintain its protective properties for a long time.
Alkyd varnishes are well tolerated by mechanical wear on impact, abrasion, they are also chemically resistant to detergents and household chemicals. A classic example of an alkyd lacquer is Yacht lacquer. Of course, surfaces treated with alkyd lacquers dry much longer than aqueous dispersions. Modern yacht varnishes have managed to reduce toxicity through the use of purified urethane resins and oils, as well as purified aliphatic white spirit.
All modern varnishes, both alkyd and water-based, are brought into line with current European environmental standards, and are environmentally friendly for humans and the environment, subject to the rules for their safe use.
What to choose, water or alkyd varnish? Everyone chooses based on the intended purpose and their own preferences. And we wish you successful shopping and let our paint and varnish coatings delight you with ease of use, their beauty, durability and good price + quality ratio in our online store.