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Low Temperature Paints

Low temperature paints, primers and repair materials which can be applied at sub-zero temperatures as low as -35 °C are available to buy today at Rawlins Paints. These specialist products are also known as cold-set paints, cold weather, or winter grade coatings. Essentially and importantly, these paints can cure at low temperatures – such as in cold storage facilities, industrial, coastal structures, pulp and paper plants, bridges and offshore environments, food manufacturing plants, and strictly monitored temperatures at chemical handling facilities – where there are no options to climatize the environment to standard room temperature and where one-coat systems are preferred. This greatly reduces any downtime required when performing maintenance upgrades or repair work to flooring or metal structural surfaces.

There are some standard and commonly used floor paints at Rawlins Paints which are also available in winter grade versions – for a more uniformed colour finish across different environmental areas, such as walk in freezers and the accompanying restaurant kitchen floor.

In the same way that heat resistant paints need to protect surfaces and substrates in high temperatures, cold-weather, or winter grade paints need to do the same in much colder conditions – often in sub-zero, freezing internal and external locations. Extremely cold conditions can prevent standard paint from drying at all, as opposed to heat, which can dry it too quickly.

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International Intergard 405

International Intergard 405 is a two component epoxy sealer coat, pigmented with micaceous iron oxide. Formulated on proprietary polymer technology, which provides rapid cure and overcoating, even at low temperatures.Provide efficient sealing of zinc silicate primers in order to prevent pinholing of subsequent topcoats Can also be used...

Price £305.96 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 99

As a single coat polyaspartic primer finish, International Intercure 99 can replace two coat systems for ISO 12944 C3 environments. Drying hard in 1½ hours at 25ºC, International Intercure 99 can increase productivity, reduce VOC levels and provide anti-corrosive protection with long lasting aesthetics.High solids polyaspartic Single coat...

Price £699.99 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 420

International Intercure 420 is a two component, high solids, low VOC epoxy micaceous iron oxide coating formulated on proprietary polymer technology which provides rapid cure and overcoating even under low temperature conditions.Excellent barrier protection as part of a high performance system Suitable for use in aggressive environments...

Price £303.13 (ex. VAT)
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International Interbond 1202UPC

International Interbond 1202UPC (Universal Pipe Coating) is the universal pipe coating that reduces specification complexity and project costs. Suitable for protecting above-ground piping and accessories in new construction process plant operating at temperatures between -196ºC (-321ºF) to +650ºC (1202ºF). Single specification for the...

Price £1,890.42 (ex. VAT)
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International Intertherm 751 CSA

International Intertherm 751 CSA is a high performance coating that is applied using standard application equipment and cures effectively at ambient temperatures. Capable of providing corrosion protection to steel in both atmospheric service and under thermal insulation operating in thermal cyclical conditions between -196°C (-321°F) and 400ºC...

Price £767.69 (ex. VAT)
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International Interzinc 52 (Winter Grade)

International Interzinc 52 (Winter Grade) is supplied with a winter grade curing agent to enable more rapid cure at lower temperatures.Two component Metallic zinc rich epoxy primer Complies with the composition and performance requirements of SSPC Paint 20Coverage Calculator More Information Delivery Info

Price £508.80 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 324

International Intercure 324 is a two component, high solids, low VOC, epoxy zinc phosphate/micaceous iron oxide primer.Excellent barrier protection Low temperature cure and Rapid overcoating properties Pigmented with zinc phosphate anti-corrosive pigment to comply with the requirements of BS5493:1977Coverage Calculator More...

Price £93.20 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 200HS

A fast drying reputation isn`t all International Intercure 200HS is renowned for. Complete with MIO, this fast cure anti-corrosive primer/intermediate with added barrier protection, can improve your productivity and lower your solvent emissions.Primer and intermediate in just one coat Rapid recoat times Low temperature cure, cures down...

Price £482.47 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 200

International Intercure 200 is a two component epoxy zinc phosphate/micaceous iron oxide primer, formulated on proprietary polymer technology, which provides rapid cure and overcoating even under low temperature conditions. A high solids, low VOC product.As a primer for steelwork intended for use in a wide range of aggressive environments,...

Price £288.64 (ex. VAT)
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International Intershield 300

With a proven 21 years` track record on over 8,700 projects, International Intershield 300 is the offshore industry benchmark in anti-corrosive performance. This unique abrasion resistant, pure epoxy coating, with an aluminium content >9%, offers long term asset protection to offshore structuresUnparalleled long term corrosion and...

Price £520.27 (ex. VAT)
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International Intercure 384

International Intercure 384 is a two component, high solids, low VOC epoxy micaceous iron oxide intermediate coating offering excellent barrier protection, low temperature cure and rapid overcoating properties. Pigmented with micaceous iron oxide to comply with the requirements of BS5493:1977As a high build intermediate to provide...

Price £109.73 (ex. VAT)
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International Interplus 356

International Interplus 356 is a low VOC, two component, internally flexibilised, high build, low temperature curing (down to -5°C, 23°F), surface tolerant epoxy primer, metallic pigmented with aluminium and lamellar micaceous iron oxide for increased corrosion resistance.A high performance maintenance coating for use on a wide variety of...

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These specialist coatings differ from common interpretations of cold-weather paints, which are designed to be applied to masonry, for example, in the winter months. Manufactured by Rust-Oleum, Jotun, Coo-Var, Sika, and Sherwin-Williams, amongst others, for industrial purposes, these coatings are some of the highest performing and protective coatings available at Rawlins Paints.

Curing at Low Temperatures

Some common drying and performance problems encountered when painting in colder conditions include:

  • Poor colour uniformity
  • Poor adhesion
  • Reduced durability
  • Reduced stain/chemical resistance
  • The paint film cracking, poor touch-up or improper curing
    • Leads to creation of powdery film
  • Extended paint mixing time or the added requirement of paint additives
  • Longer periods of time between coats
  • Greatly reduced paint coverage.

Paints and coatings which aren't specifically manufactured and developed with low temperature application in mind can have disastrous results if used in environments which are too cold for them. Not only can the product become thicker and difficult to apply, it can impair the overall performance of the product long term. Therefore, it is advised that a purpose-made low temperature paint is used to get the full benefits from a new floor paint system.

Small drops in temperature can extend the recoat times of many paints. Winter grade, or low temperature paints, are specifically designed to improve and reduce the time between recoats. They are also designed to offer:

Suitable Use of Low Temperature Paints

A common ‘problem’ with cold storage units is the lack of ventilation. Many products we offer are solvent free for this reason, however all coating application will require a degree of personal protection and breathing apparatus and it must be used when advised to do so in a product’s data sheets. The moisture content of a substrate and the dew-point can also affect drying times and application temperament. Dew-point meters are available at Rawlins Paints to check the environmental conditions before beginning any works.

Surfaces, locations and substrates that low temperature paints are suitable for, include:

  • Walls
  • Floors
    • Concrete
    • Polymer screeds
    • Asphalt
  • Ceilings
  • Steps
  • Stairs
  • Concrete beams
  • Trim
  • Helidecks
  • Walkways
  • Ramps
  • Bridges
  • Offshore structures
  • Weigh bridge decks
  • Cold rooms and stores
  • Walk-in fridges and freezers
  • Interior and exterior use
  • Loading bays
  • Porous substrates
  • Repairing damaged concrete
  • Metal
  • Concrete
  • Garages
  • Indoor car-parks
  • Warehouses
  • Suitably prepared rusted steel
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Bakeries
  • Dairies
  • Breweries
  • Supermarkets

A number of Jotun products meet the requirements of UK Highway Agency Item 115 and 116 for use on bridges and highway infrastructure. These exterior coatings can be used as a primer, mid coat or finish coat in single coat systems, and applied as in sub-zero temperatures in properly prepared carbon steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium, concrete, and a range of aged coating surfaces.