This info sheets takes a look at the MTN Primer and Varnish ranges, giving you the info to select the right product for your job.
Two essential products improve the results of MTN applications, primers and varnishes. We will start by generally explaining what each product is and what it is for.
PRIMERS
A primer is a coat that is applied before the final coating of paint, which helps prepare the surface.
You might need to use a primer in different circumstances, such as:
– Easier adherence to non-porous surfaces: For example, using wash primer on polished metal surfaces.
– To prevent absorption on porous surfaces: For example, using white gesso when preparing a canvas for painting with oil and acrylic paints.
– To protect surfaces from humidity and corrosion: For example, using antirust primer when you paint metal garden furniture.
– To save and balance out absorption (sealing and covering the pore) of the final coating of paint: For example, using white base primer when you paint a clay pot or on MDA-type wood.
MTN PRO UNIVERSAL PRIMER
This is a multi-surface primer that helps improve adherence on relatively non- porous surfaces (metals, plastics, glass, ceramic or tiles). Apart from improving adherence, it has antioxidant properties.
MTN PRO ANTIRUST PRIMER
This primer is for iron surfaces, and is used to prevent rust or to protect something that has already rusted (after having removed the rust).
MTN PRO PLASTIC PRIMER
This is a colourless primer that is used as a coating for adherence on POLYPROPLYENE (PP or EPDM) surfaces.
MTN PRO WASH PRIMER
This primer improves adherence on steel, aluminium and other polished metal surfaces. It can also be used on plastic surfaces such as PVC, PC or ABS.
MTN PRO MATT WHITE BASE PRIMER
This is a white acrylic primer with high covering power. It is used as a coating before applying fluorescent, photo luminescent colours or those with low coverage on dark backgrounds. It can also be used as a sealant on very porous surfaces such as wood or clay.
VARNISHES
Varnish is a solution of oils or resins in a solvent that dries when these solvents evaporate. A varnish is used to provide physical and chemical resistance, or to protect objects from the action of atmospheric agents.
You might need to use varnish in different circumstances, such as:
– To protect an object from the weather
– To protect an object or surface from chemical elements
– When you want to change the finish of a paint (e.g. to turn a gloss paint matte)
MTN PRO ACRYLIC VARNISH
A very fast-drying varnish. It is used to protect any type of surface. It can be used both indoors and outdoors and in any of its 3 finishes. It does not turn yellow
MTN PRO SYNTHETIC VARNISH
A fast-drying varnish, it is used to protect different surfaces. Excellent resistance to the outdoors in its 3 fiishes. Perfect for wooden surfaces. Tends to turn yellow.
MTN PRO 2K VARNISH
2-component polyurethane varnish. Great resistance to gasoline and chemical products. Excellent response to the outdoors and damp atmospheres. The more coats are applied the glossier the fiish. Apply with protection and in ventilated spaces.
MTN PRO GLITTER VARNISH
A fast-drying, water-based varnish with glitter. Multi-surface (including EPS). Low odour.
