Sävytömaalit

Sävytömaalit, often translated as tinting paints or colorants, are concentrated pigments or pigment pastes used to modify the color of a base paint. They are essential for achieving a wide spectrum of colors from a limited range of base paint shades. Typically, a base paint is a neutral color like white, off-white, or a clear base designed to accept color.

The process involves adding small amounts of sävytömaalit to the base paint and mixing thoroughly. The amount of tint added determines the intensity and hue of the final color. Sävytömaalit are formulated to be compatible with specific types of paint, such as water-based (latex) or solvent-based (oil) paints, to ensure proper dispersion and prevent adverse reactions that could affect the paint's performance, adhesion, or durability.

There are various types of sävytömaalit available. Universal tints are designed to be compatible with both water-based and solvent-based paints, offering greater flexibility. However, specialty tints may be available for specific applications or to achieve particular color effects. The quality of the sävytömaalit is crucial, as high-quality pigments provide better colorfastness, hiding power, and consistency.

When tinting paint, it's important to add the colorants gradually and mix well between additions to achieve the desired shade accurately. It's also advisable to tint a larger batch of paint at once if a consistent color is needed for a large area, as slight variations in tinting can occur when mixing smaller quantities separately.