Painting in extreme conditions

Inicio / Novedades / Painting in extreme conditions » Painting in extreme co ...

Painting in extreme conditions

Thursday, 8 October, 2026

Ambient temperature and relative humidity play a major role in paint application, particularly in determining drying times during wetter and colder months. They can have the following effects:

  • Low temperatures: Cold conditions slow down paint drying, increasing the risk of contamination. In addition, slow curing can impair the adhesion and resistance of the coating.
  • High relative humidity:
  1. Delayed drying: Excess moisture in the air hinders evaporation and increases drying time.
  2. Finish defects: Orange peel, cratering, loss of gloss, discolouration, and many other effects impact the appearance of the coating and can reduce its durability and resistance.

The Alberdingk Boley fast-drying system, based on controlled coagulation, combines ALBERDINGK® AC 2008 (a high-solids, APEO-free pure acrylic dispersion) with ALBERDINGK® ALBOrapid 11 (a coagulating polymer) for paints and renders that set rapidly under challenging conditions, with relative humidity above 80% and temperatures as low as +5 °C.

Key characteristics:

  • Excellent weather resistance.
  • High colour stability.
  • Good adhesion to a wide range of substrates.
  • Early water (rain) resistance.

When adding Alberdingk® ALBOrapid 11 VP, the following points should be taken into consideration:

  • Before adding it, the pH must be raised to a minimum of 9.5 using ammonia. ALBERDINGK® ALBOrapid 11 VP should be added immediately before application.
  • Do not mix it with other resins, particularly those with a pH below 9.
  • The pH of the substrate can affect performance. The ideal pH should be around 7.
  • At higher pH values, drying time increases.
     

Applications:

  • Architectural paints.
  • Façade paints.
  • Exterior masonry paints.
  • Tennis court paints.
  • Renders.
     

ALBERDINGK® AC 2008 makes it possible to overcome the challenging conditions of high relative humidity and low temperatures frequently encountered during application, particularly in the winter months.

At Comindex –part of IMPAG Group– we can support you throughout your process. Simply contact our team of technical sales advisors for help with your formulation.

 

 

Subscription to eNews

Subscription to eNews

Use your email address to subscribe to our newsletter and we will keep you up-to-date on the latest product developments, events and seminars.

As the data controller, COMINDEX, S.A. will process your data for the purposes of sending you our newsletter with commercial developments relating to our services. You may access, rectify and erase your data, and you may also exercise other rights by reviewing the detailed additional information on data protection set out in our Privacy Policy.
3 + 14 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.
Go to top