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Stainless Steel Paints
Refresh and restore stainless steel surfaces with stainless steel paint - a hard-wearing coating engineered for exceptional adhesion to smooth, low-porosity metal. These coatings outperform standard finishes on surfaces like splashbacks, balustrades, and cupboard handles, providing lasting results for both domestic and light commercial settings. Explore our full range of metal paints for solutions suited to stainless steel and other bare or coated metals.
Jotun Jotamastic 90
Jotun Jotamastic 90 is a two component polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating that is a surface tolerant, abrasion resistant, high solids and high build. This Jotun product is tintable in a wide range of colours and is specially designed for areas where optimum surface preparation is not possible or desired. Provides long lasting protection...
Jotun Jotamastic 90 Aluminium
Jotun Jotamastic 90 Aluminium is a two component polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating. It is aluminium pigmented for improved barrier effect. Suitable for properly prepared carbon steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium, concrete and a range of aged coating surfaces. Aluminium version of Jotun Jotamastic 90 Surface tolerant,...
PPG SigmaCover 2
SigmaCover 2, also known as Amerlock 2, a high-solids high performance self-priming low-VOC universal epoxy coating for substrates including carbon steel, concrete, masonry, galvanised steel, non-ferrous metal and stainless steel. The coating has numerous qualifications, including for nuclear service, flame spread, subsea surfaces and potable...
PPG SigmaCover 400
SigmaCover 400/Amerlock 400, a two-component, high solids, high performance self priming universal epoxy coating for steel and concrete, galvanising, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals, with low VOC. The coating has good adhesion on existing coats, compatible with prepared, damp surfaces, and has many qualifications including Nuclear...
Jotun Jotamastic 90 WG
Jotun Jotamastic 90 WG is a winter grade version of Jotamastic 90 to aid application in lower temperatures and to provide faster drying and curing times. Two component polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating Also available as Jotun Jotamastic 90 Aluminium WG for improved barrier effect Surface tolerant Abrasion resistant High solids High...
Tikkurila Temadur 20
2-pack semi-matt polyurethane paint with 3,800+ colours that can be used as a single-coat paint for steel, zinc and aluminium surfaces with its anti-corrosion pigmentation, and also used as a primer or as a semi-matt topcoat in epoxy-polyurethane systems. It is also suitable for use on uPVC. Resistance to weathering and abrasion MED...
Jotun Hardtop Flexi
Jotun Hardtop Flexi is a high solids (64% volume) polyurethane topcoat with excellent wetting and adhesion properties. Hardtop Flexi has a remarkable ability to resist impact and will maintain initial gloss level over extended periods. This is one of the few products that contain anti-corrosive pigments for the best direct to metal...
Jotun Penguard HB
Jotun Penguard HB is a two component polyamide cured high molecular weight epoxy coating designed as a high build, all purpose coating for new construction. Can be used as a primer, mid coat, finish coat or as a single coat system in atmospheric and immersed environments. Note: 5L red is made to order, with a 10-working day lead time
Jotun Jotamastic 90 Aluminium WG
Jotun Jotamastic 90 Aluminium WG is a two component winter grade polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating. It is aluminium pigmented for improved barrier effect. Suitable for properly prepared carbon steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium, concrete and a range of aged coating surfaces. Winter grade version of Jotamastic 90...
Jotun Jotamastic Smart Pack HB
Jotun Jotamastic Smart Pack HB is a two component amine cured epoxy mastic coating. It is a surface tolerant, high solids, high build product designed for application with brush and roller. 1:1 mixing ratio for easy use and reduced wastage. Specially designed for areas where optimum surface preparation is not possible, provides long lasting...
Jotun Jotamastic 90 GF
Jotun Jotamastic 90 GF is a two component polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating that is a surface tolerant, abrasion resistant, high solids and high build. It is reinforced with glass flakes for improved abrasion and scratch resistance. Specially designed for areas where optimum surface preparation is not possible or desired. Now available...
Jotun Penguard FC
Jotun Penguard FC is a two component polyamide cured high molecular weight epoxy coating that has a semi gloss finish with fair gloss retention. It is a high solids product that can be used as a primer, mid coat, finish coat or as a single coat system in atmospheric environments. To be used as a topcoat in atmospheric environments. Now...
PPG PSX 700
20L size Temporarily Unavailable until late April 2025, due to material shortages. PPG PSX 700 is a two-component, engineered siloxane coating that can be applied directly over inorganic zinc. Offers good resistance to splash and spillage of chemicals. Available in 2,500+ colours, inc. RAL, BS, NCS & the new NCS 2050 colours Used on...
Hempel Hempadur 15570
Hempadur 15570 is a two component, polyamide-adduct cured epoxy paint, which cures to a strong and highly corrosion resistant coating, at temperatures down to -10°C. Maintenance and repair primer, intermediate, and/or finishing coat in Hempadur systems in severely corrosive environment, and many more uses below EC-type examined as a low...
Jotun Penguard Universal
Jotun Penguard Universal is a two component polyamine cured pure epoxy coating that is a fast drying, all year round, high solids, high build product. Jotun Penguard Universal provides excellent corrosion protection as part of a complete coating system and can be used as primer, mid coat, finish coat or as a single coat system in atmospheric...
Jotun Penguard Express CF
Jotun Penguard Express CF is a two component polyamide cured, colour stable epoxy primer/finish coating that is fast drying, high solids and high build. It can be used as primer, mid coat or finish coat in atmospheric environments and is specially designed for new construction where fast dry to handle and over coating times are required....
Jotun Jotacote Universal N10
Jotun Jotacote Universal N10 is specially designed as a universal, all round, all year, new building coating where fast dry to handle times are required. Jotun Jotacote Universal N10 can be used as primer, mid coat, finish coat or as single coat system in atmospheric and immersed environments and is replacing the current Jotacote Universal...
Hempel Hempaprime Multi 500 Winter 45953
Hempaprime Multi 500 is a fast drying, high solids epoxy paint. It provides hard wearing and long lasting barrier protection in coating systems for severe corrosive environments. Recommended as a high-build, intermediate coat in high performance coating systems where fast handling and short overcoating times are required Meets the...
Tikkurila Temadur 10
Tikkurila Temadur 10, a two-component matt polyurethane paint containing anti-corrosive pigments used as a single-coat paint for steel, zinc and aluminium surfaces. Huge colour range available with RAL, BS & NCS shades Can also used as a primer or a matt topcoat in epoxy systems exposed to weathering and/or chemical stress...
HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish
HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish is a high build anti corrosive vinyl primer finish. Excellent adhesion Corrosion protection to mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel and galvanised substrates Available in 5,000+ colours from RAL, NCS, and British Standard Also available as an aerosol, please see HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish...
Jotun Penguard Pro GF
Glass flake reinforced, abrasion resistant epoxy coating that is surface tolerant, fast drying, high solids and high build. Specially designed for areas where increased abrasion and impact resistance is needed such as decks, walkways and landing areas. Can be used as primer, mid coat, finish coat or as single coat system in atmospheric and...
HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish Aerosol
HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish Aerosol is a 1K high build anti corrosive vinyl primer finish. This product has also been designed to be “Ready for Use”, for the non-aerosol version of this product please see HMG High Build Vinyl Primer Finish. 400ml/16oz Aerosol Available in packs of 1 or packs of 2-10, 40, 50, 100 and 500 with qty...
Jotun Penguard Pro
Jotun Penguard Pro is a two component amine cured epoxy coating that is a surface tolerant, fast drying, high solids, high build product specially designed as a universal, all round, all year, new construction coating. This Jotun Paints product can be used as a primer, mid coat, finish coat or as a single coat system in atmospheric and...
Jotun Jotamastic 90 GF WG
Jotun Jotamastic 90 GF WG is a `Wintergrade` version of Jotamastic 90 GF to aid application in lower temperatures and to provide faster drying and curing times. Two component polyamine cured epoxy mastic coating Surface tolerant Abrasion resistance High solids High build product Reinforced with glass flakes for improved abrasion and...
Sherwin-Williams Acrolon EG-120
Sherwin-Williams Acrolon EG-120 - formerly known as SikaCor EG-120 - is a two-pack low solvent polyurethane topcoat for direct application on steel, galvanized steel and aluminium. Excellent adhesion and weather resistance, for use on bridges, pipe lines, containers, industrial and harbour installations, sewage treatment plants and large...
Jotun Hardtop Flexi Alu
Jotun Hardtop Flexi Alu has a remarkable ability to resist impact and will maintain initial gloss level over extended periods. Low VOCs, application of single coats up to 110 microns and fast drying add to the features of Hardtop Flexi Alu. This is one of the few products that contain anti-corrosive pigments for the best direct to metal...
Jotun Jotamastic 85
In aluminium, aluminium red toned, grey, and red. Two-component epoxy mastic coating for advanced corrosion protection. For carbon steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and aged coatings. Can be applied at subzero surface temperatures. Fast drying with short recoating intervals. Approved for marine, offshore, and...
Jotun Epoxy HR
Jotun Epoxy HR is a two component polyamine cured novolac epoxy coating that is heat resistant up to 200°C and can be applied on hot substrates up to 150°C. It can be used as primer, mid coat or finish coat in atmospheric environments. Suitable for properly prepared carbon steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and aluminium substrates....
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Durable Paints Designed for Hard-to-Coat Stainless Steel Substrates
Painting stainless steel requires coatings that are specifically formulated to overcome its naturally slick, low-porosity surface. Unlike conventional paints, which often fail to adhere, specialist stainless steel coatings provide long-lasting performance in both functional and decorative settings. With appropriate surface preparation and, where necessary, compatible primers, these paints ensure excellent adhesion and durability across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. Many products in this category share characteristics with heat resistant paint, offering protection in high-temperature settings such as kitchens, plant rooms, and processing facilities.
Designed for more than just aesthetic appeal, stainless steel paints often deliver additional benefits such as corrosion and chemical resistance. They are widely used in sectors ranging from food production and marine transport to healthcare and public infrastructure. These coatings also include options derived from our wider range of steel paint, tailored for both interior and exterior use. Available in thousands of colours and finishes, stainless steel paints can be applied by brush, roller, or spray - ideal for everything from refurbishing balustrades and doors to coating tanks, railings, and equipment.
Stainless Steel Paint FAQs
Can I paint stainless steel without any surface preparation?
No. Stainless steel is a non-porous and smooth substrate, which makes it difficult for paint to adhere without proper preparation. Attempting to paint it directly often leads to poor adhesion, flaking, or peeling. Correct preparation ensures the paint system bonds effectively and performs as intended.
What surface preparation is needed before painting stainless steel?
The following steps should be followed to prepare stainless steel surfaces for painting:
- Clean the surface thoroughly – Remove grease, oil, dust, and any contaminants using a degreaser or suitable detergent.
- Rinse and allow to dry – Ensure no residues are left on the surface after cleaning.
- Abrade the surface – Use mechanical abrasion (e.g. fine sanding or light shot blasting) to key the surface and create a profile for the paint to grip.
- Remove dust – After abrading, wipe down the surface to remove any loose particles or sanding dust.
- Apply the correct primer – Use a suitable adhesion-promoting or etch primer designed for stainless steel.
Follow the product datasheets – Each system may require a specific preparation method or recoat time, so always follow manufacturer guidance.
Is a primer always necessary when painting stainless steel?
In most cases, yes. A dedicated adhesion primer is recommended unless the topcoat is formulated for direct-to-metal application. For harsh environments - such as marine, chemical, or high-humidity areas - a primer is essential to ensure corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
What paint should I use for stainless steel tanks or pipework?
These applications often require a high-performance industrial coating system. Look for products with excellent chemical and heat resistance, and check if they are compatible with immersion or high-pressure systems. Always consult technical support to ensure the paint meets project requirements.
Can I use stainless steel paint on interior fittings like handles or cupboards?
Yes. Many stainless steel paints are suitable for decorative or light-duty interior use. Door handles, cupboard trims, and kitchen accessories can be painted with a durable coating, provided they are properly cleaned and abraded before application.
Is it possible to spray stainless steel paint?
Yes. Many products can be applied by spray for a smooth, even finish. This is especially useful for large or detailed items. However, always check the technical datasheet for the correct thinning ratio, spray pressure, and nozzle type.