The answer is yes! Under the premise of meeting the appropriate construction process, material selection and function enhancement (especially anti-slip treatment), marine paint is fully capable of long-term protection of decks.
For some special ships, such as merchant ships or fishing boats, which have long sailing time and are usually in a harsh environment, these ships may require thicker antifouling paint coatings, and the coating thickness is generally between 250 and 300 microns.
The shelf life of the primer after opening is closely related to the storage environment, but it is usually significantly shortened, about 6 months to 1 year. If the primer is not stored properly, the shelf life may be further shortened, and it may even be unusable within a few weeks.
The drying time of polyurethane waterproof paint is divided into three parts: surface drying time (4 to 8 hours), actual drying time (24 to 48 hours), and complete curing time (7 days).
Micaceous iron oxide is a natural mineral that is processed to form a flaky iron oxide pigment. Its main component is Fe₂O₃, and its color is usually gray-black or silver-gray. The flaky structure enables it to form a fish-scale-like arrangement in the paint, enhancing the barrier properties of the paint film.
The main difference between acrylic enamel paint and alkyd enamel paint is their composition and formula. Acrylic enamel paint uses acrylic resin, while alkyd enamel paint is based on alkyd resin, which is obtained by esterification of fatty acids and diols.
The quality of the paint directly affects the waterproof effect. High-quality waterproof paints usually use high-quality raw materials and advanced production processes, and have strong waterproof, corrosion and wear resistance.
The coating of alkyd enamel paint has a certain ability to resist water penetration. Its film-forming substance, alkyd resin, has strong sealing properties and can form a dense protective film on the surface to prevent the penetration of liquid water.