Low Temperature Primers

It is important to use the correct primer for a suitably-prepared surface that protective and decorative topcoats will adhere to properly, especially on metals such as galvanised steel and stainless steel. When these metal surfaces are in cold environments, low-temperature curing properties must also be considered for the primer to dry correctly and to ensure correct adhesion for subsequent coatings.

Our low-temperature metal primers are designed for painting commercial, industrial and marine structures in low to sub-zero temperatures (5°C to -10°C). Suitable for steel, zinc, galvanising, stainless steel, aluminium and more:

• Walk-in fridges and freezers
• Cisterns
• Building frameworks
• Coastal atmospheres
• Offshore environments
• Refineries
• Power plants
• Mining equipment
• Bridges
• Steelwork and equipment in wood-processing and chemical industries (paper machines, conveyors, tubular bridges etc)
• Ship interiors

As well as suitable products for most metal surfaces and usages, you can buy low-temperature metal primers at Rawlins Paints for industry-approved systems; use the sidebar filter to find products that suit:

• NORSOK (surfaces exposed to marine conditions)
• Network Rail
• Highway Agency
• MED certificate

The sidebar filter can also be used to find low-temperature products with attributes that suit your project requirements. Filter high solids, anti-corrosion, high build, appropriate drying times, and products containing zinc-phosphate.

Flexible Low-Temperature Metal Primers

These primers from Hempel and PPG have flexible properties, ideal for substrates that expand and contract due to atmospheric and environmental pressures and changes:

• PPG Sigma EP 111 Primer
• PPG SigmaCover 256
• Hempel Hempadur 15553
• Hempel Hempadur 1555E

Low-Temperature Metal Primers Suitable for Immersion

Tikkurila Temabond metal primers are suited for immersed substrates such as offshore marine structures, bridge supports and more:

• Tikkurila Temabond WG 200
• Tikkurila Temabond WG 300

If you require more help to find and specifying low-temperature primers for your project or contract, our technical team are always on hand to advise. Give us a call on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].

Why Buy From Rawlins?

We Make Buying Specialist Paint Easy! There are 4,000+ industry-standard colours and shades available to select on the product page - match colours from other paint brands and manufacturers, older shades, corporate branding, and more.

Buy sample sachets to test colour schemes, and use our free colour match service to allow customers to send a 25mm x 25mm (minimum size) sample for colour matching.

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