what paint adheres well to slate?

[leonardmccormack]

repeat of question I thought I had posted in earlier ... perhaps all you American experts are still asleep!
I need to know, with some urgency what type of paint you recommend that will stick well to slate. I am attempting to start a business whereby I will mount people's photos on to slate - ordinary (Brazilian Pendennis) roofing slate that is a light grey-green in colour and needs to be painted black for uniformity and consistency. To save me from lengthy and costly experimentation, does anyone have experience of painting slate? I have used a black acrylic 'Weatherclad' exterior masonry paint made by Fleetwood Paints who seem to be a subsidiary of Sherwin Williams of Ohio. It scrapes off alarmingly easily with a finger-nail. Is there a good paint for my purpose or, perhaps, a primer that will ensure good adhesion?

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[doitright]

Hi Leonard, Welcome! :)

Since you are a first time poster, how could "us Americans" be asleep? :shades: :D

More than likely your slate is very dense. I would try priming the surface with a product called XIM Bonding Primer. They have several available (both clear & white). Here's a link (http://www.ximbonder.com/products.asp?id=20) to some of their products.

Hope this helps!

[leonardmccormack]

I really appreciate your reply - ta very much! Comment about sleeping Americans was a reference to our very different time zones, not the collective alertness of your nation! I went straight to the site you suggested but alas, they do not sell their products in Europe. Could you recommend similar primers from other manufacturers? Your help much appreciated.

[doitright]

Hi Leonard :)

Thanks for following up with a explanation of your terminology!

I'll do some research and see what I can come up with. There isn't anything that immediately comes to mind though. :scratch:

[Big AL]

http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=27


I like the above primer for simular projects.
I mount deer head and dead fish, not photos of Jacki and the kids. :loaded:
But same concept in theory.

PS--assuming you are in England...thanks a bunch for Debbie Travis...she has this primal attraction that I just can't get enough of.
:bonk:

[Eugenius]

The most tenacious paint I've come across in years is Sherwin-Williams "Incredi Coat". I don't know if they offer dark bases.
I agree about 'Zinzer Bullseye'...It's a hell of a primer.