Paint for Metal

paints for Metal: Your essential guide

Whether you're simply painting the hinges on your cupboard, the fittings on your door, or your whole fridge could do with a new shade – our metal paints will help you achieve brilliant results on any project.

What makes metal paint special?

Our versatile metal paints are wonderfully easy to use in your home.
They have a satin-matt finish, are exceptionally durable, and low-VOC. A major advantage of our paints is that you can also use them on other surfaces. So, for example, if you're painting a door, you can paint the metal fittings in the same coat, without needing another paint. For hard-to-reach areas and decorative details, use a brush, and for larger surfaces, simply use a paint roller.

Which metals can you paint or lacquer?

You can easily paint the following metals with our paints:

• Iron
• Steel
• Copper
• Aluminium
• Stainless steel

However, the paint is not suitable for metal finishes like chrome or anodising, as it won't adhere properly. For freshly galvanised sheet metal, you should wait a few weeks if you want to paint it.
If, for example, your handrail has a plastic attachment, simply paint it too!

When to use metal paint?

The possibilities are endless! Does your garage door need a fresh coat? One litre of paint is enough for two coats on a standard garage door. How about the letterbox too? Does your toaster clash with your kitchen cupboard? And your fridge certainly doesn't match the kitchen units? Is your radiator looking discoloured? Is the metal paint on your staircase railing peeling? Has your dark green garden fence never been to your taste? The list could go on forever. Take a look around your home, identify those metal items that have always bothered you, and find the perfect paint shade here!

Choosing the right paint for metal

If the surface is intact and not rusting, you have free rein to choose from all our beautiful shades. If it shows signs of wear and tear, simply prepare the surface accordingly. Painting metal is just as easy as painting furniture or walls.

Which MissPompadour paints are suitable for which metals?

For a satin-matt, durable, and easy-care finish, choose your desired shade as MissPompadour Easy Eggshell! It's our all-rounder for all types of surfaces.

The right paint for outdoor areas

For outdoor areas, you can also use our Balcony & Garden paint, which is MissPompadour Easy Eggshell! You don't need any additional topcoat.

If you've painted your iron garden furniture, make sure it's protected from rain. Because even though our metal paints tolerate all weather conditions well, they don't like standing water, which can cause the paint to lift.
It's enough, for instance, to simply tilt your painted table so that the water can drain away.

If you're painting outdoors, temperatures shouldn't drop below 12°C, even at night. While the paint cures, it tolerates temperatures between approximately 12° and 25°C best. If it gets colder or warmer, it won't dry properly or can become brittle. Once your paint has cured, it's ready for all seasons.

Painting metal: application tips

As with all painting projects, you first need to prepare the surface. The good news: you only need sandpaper for chipped areas or imperfections. Intact surfaces don't need sanding, just a thorough clean. If your metal is already coated with a protective metal lacquer, you can simply paint over it; otherwise, we recommend a primer. For better adhesion of the paint, use To Bond & Block. You'll find detailed instructions on painting metals and what to consider in our blog article Metalle streichen.

Can metal paint be used as a rust inhibitor?

Our water-based paints themselves do not offer rust protection. Therefore, if you're painting raw metal, you should first prime it to get corrosion protection. For this, use a rust inhibitor.

If you're painting surfaces that are already rusty, first thoroughly sand off the rust and then use a rust-inhibiting primer. After that, apply the primer, followed by the paint.

Shop Metal Paints & Lacquers at MissPompadour

We keep the proportion of solvents and preservatives in our paints as low as possible.
Additionally, their exceptionally long durability makes a new coat a long-term solution. The paints have high UV stability and are easy to apply even without prior experience.

Does your garden furniture set need a fresh coat, and is the weather forecast for the next two weeks looking good? Then seize the opportunity and order our metal paints today!

And if you have a preferred payment method, we're sure to have something for you. Whether you prefer to pay traditionally via instant bank transfer or advance payment, or have the amount debited by direct debit – the choice is entirely yours. If you prefer to pay later, then use payment by invoice. You can also use PayPal Plus – either with an account and direct transfer or without an account, still enjoying all the benefits of the payment system.
So go ahead and bring colour into your home!

Can't decide which shade is right, or do you need help choosing the appropriate quality? Then simply contact our free colour and customer consultation service!