Primers, paints, and antifoulings are essential for protecting and maintaining boats in tip-top condition, preventing corrosion, osmosis, and the buildup of marine organisms on the hull.
🔹 Nautical Primers (Primers and Bonders)
Primers prepare the surface to ensure better adhesion of paints or antifoulings.
Types of primers
✔️ Epoxy primers → for anti-corrosion and anti-osmosis protection (e.g. Epoxy Primer, Gelshield 200 ).
✔️ Single-component primers → for metals, wood and fiberglass (e.g. Plastiprimer, Zinc Primer ).
✔️ Primers for antifouling paints → promote the adhesion of antifouling paints (e.g. Adhesion Primer ).
📌 Ideal for: protecting fiberglass, steel and aluminum hulls and preventing osmosis.
🎨 Nautical Paints (Finishes and Enamels)
Marine paints offer protection and a durable aesthetic finish.
Types of paints
✔️ Polyurethane enamels → UV-resistant, ideal for superstructures and interiors (e.g. Polyurethane Gloss ).
✔️ Transparent varnishes → for wood and teak, protect against atmospheric agents (e.g. Wood Gloss ).
✔️ Epoxy paints → for underwater and anti-corrosion protection (e.g. Epoxy Coating ).
📌 Ideal for: protecting and decorating boat hulls, decks and interiors.
⚓ Antifoulings (Antifouling paints)
Antifouling paints prevent the growth of algae and marine organisms on the hull, improving speed and fuel consumption.
Types of antifouling paints
✔️ Self-polishing → they wear gradually, ideal for sailing and motor boats up to medium speeds (e.g. Mare Nostrum, Micron Extra ).
✔️ Hard matrix → erosion resistant, suitable for high speeds (e.g. Admiral, Hard Racing ).
✔️ Eco-friendly → free from biocides, safe for the environment (e.g. Silic One ).
📌 Ideal for: keeping the hull clean and improving performance in the water.
✅ Why use primers, paints, and antifoulings?
✔️ Long-term protection against corrosion, osmosis and marine agents.
✔️ Improved navigation performance and reduced consumption.
✔️ Refined aesthetic appearance , with brilliant and resistant finishes.
