Black Bitumen Paint

Description

Many specialist paints are designed to do more than just make surfaces look good. Our black bitumen paint is perfect for protecting any indoor and outdoor surfaces that are exposed to the elements or suffer a lot of wear and tear.  

This is the perfect paint for both domestic painters and professionals who want to ensure the longevity of their surfaces and aren’t looking for a specific colour.  

What is Black Bitumen Paint? 

Black bitumen paint is a solvent-based paint designed to preserve surfaces. Its compound contains natural ingredients such as asphalt and coal tar, which also give it its iconic black colour, with a mild sheen that reflects some light but doesn’t cause glare. 

What is Black Bitumen Paint used for?  

Exterior surfaces such as driveways, paths, and stonework are often painted with black bitumen because of its waterproofing ability. Even the toughest surfaces can be worn away by standing water and problems can be even worse if it’s able to soak in and damage it from the inside (a common issue for more porous surfaces like patio slabs and bricks).  

Black bitumen paint prevents any water from coming into contact with the surface, ensuring it runs off and never soaks in even after years of exposure to heavy rain. The full-bodied coating forms an odourless and taint-free bitumen film so it’s completely safe to use.  

It’s easy to apply with a brush or roller and dries quickly so even large jobs with a lot of area to cover don’t take long. This is ideal for exterior painting when you always have to keep one eye on the sky for any incoming rain.  

Where to use Black Bitumen Paint 

Black bitumen paint can be used on metals, concrete, felt, fibre, cement, corrugated iron, asphalt, and wood. It’s also perfect for coating ‘vulnerable’ containers, such as portable water containers or metal/plastic barrels, provided the contents won’t react with the bitumen (which is rare).  

The coating that bitumen paint provides is weather-proof, damage-resistant, and is also resistant to all kinds of corrosion. This means that it resistant to low levels of alkalis and acids and can provide long-term protection against prolonged oxidisation.  

For this reason, bitumen paint is commonly used in roofing, especially flat roofs. The added protection adds longevity, and ensures the rooms below stay dryer for longer.  

It isn’t just exterior surfaces that can benefit from black bitumen paint either. You can also use it as an excellent sealant against water and moisture infiltration, making it ideal for use in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas that are susceptible to moisture damage. If you’re concerned about damp or leaks inside your home, black bitumen paint may be the ideal solution if there is no immediate damage that needs fixing first.  

There are plenty of small applications for bitumen paint too. You can apply it to your tools and equipment to prevent them from rusting if you accidentally leave them outside, or if your shed/garage/workshop is damp. A ladder coated in black bitumen is also safer to use, giving you peace of mind while you work.  

The Versatility of Black Bitumen Paint  

With so much versatility, our black bitumen paint is a product you’ll always benefit from. And since you can use it so often, on so many surfaces, it makes sense to buy a large supply, even for domestic painters. 

Our paint comes in 1l tins to 205l barrels, with plenty of options in between. You’ll always be able to find the right amount of paint for the job, and there will be no need to stop half way and order more. And if you have any left over, save it for next time; there will always be another surface that can benefit from our black bitumen paint.