Ever hopeful summer will arrive sometime soon? Keen to make sure the barbie is ready for action if the sun does decide to make an appearance?
Given that 42% of people who took part in the Great British BBQ Survey claimed they fire things up regardless of the weather - and 72% still BBQ in winter - it seems that, whatever the forecast, being ready to grill is a priority for many of us.
Yet of the 2,000 people questioned, only 38% were willing to spend between £101- £300 on their barbecuing equipment, with as much as 7% loathed to invest in new. Reinforcing that whilst us Brits may love a good BBQ, we also love a bargain!
No surprise then that BBQ paint spray is becoming increasingly popular as a fast, efficient and cost-effective way to revamp any barbecue.
Keen to find out more about BBQ spray paint? Here the experts at Polar take a closer look at the benefits, the best options out there, and why any barbecue worth its bangers should be getting involved.
What’s special about BBQ spray paint?
A lick of paint is a great way to breathe new life into things but when it comes to barbecues, you can’t just use any old paint - it’s essential to use heat-resistant paint.
Designed to withstand high temperatures and be heatproof for up to 650°C. Regular paint simply won‘t be able to handle the heat, resulting in flaking, peeling and a BBQ that looks even worse than before you started.
Why use BBQ spray paint over regular BBQ paint?
Okay, so we’ve established that heatproof BBQ paint is essential. Question is, does it need to be a heat-resistant spray paint or could regular paint, applied with a brush, work just as well?
We’ll make this quick – spray paint is the superior option.
And there are several reasons for this.
Firstly, the finish. With spray paint, you avoid brush marks and problems such as stray bristles sticking to the surface, as well as benefiting from more even coverage.
But it’s not just the finish that is improved. Using spray paint is also easier. Especially for tricky BBQ surfaces with awkward nooks and crannies where brushes struggle to reach.
Timescales are another factor. A job that can take several days to complete with regular paint can be dramatically shortened with spray paint. Not only does the painting itself take longer with a brush but there’s the fact that drying time between coats typically takes several hours with regular paint. Compare this to the impressive drying time of just 15-30 minutes with Polar’s BBQ spray paint and you have to question why you’d choose anything else.
What makes a good BBQ spray paint?
It’s important to remember that not all BBQ spray paints are created equal. Do your research and be sure to look for the following qualities as standard:
Durability
There’s heat resistance and there’s heat resistance. Look for a spray paint that can withstand temperatures of up to 650°C.
No primer needed
Save even more time, money and effort and opt for a BBQ spray paint that removes the need for separate products.
With our BBQ and Stove Paint, there’s no need to apply a separate primer first. That’s less time on maintenance tasks and more time for barbecuing. Win-win.
Quick drying
No one likes waiting, so look for a spray paint that dries quickly (ours takes less than 30 minutes!) and has a simple curing process.
Multi-surface compatibility
Brick or metal BBQ? With the right BBQ paint it doesn’t matter as it will offer excellent coverage regardless of the surface it’s applied to.
Buy BBQ spray paint from Polar
Our striking black Stove and BBQ paint is available in a handy 400ml size which should cover up to 2m². But don’t forget, if there’s any paint left over, you can use it to revive other heated items, such as a garden chiminea - perfect for keeping you toasty warm during a typically chilly British BBQ!
Further details on our Stove and BBQ Paint can be found on the product page. However, please don’t hesitate to contact the Polar team, if you still have questions - we’re always happy to help.
You can send us a quick message via ‘live chat’, or email info@polarcoatings.co.uk and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
Alternatively, feel free to call us on 0161 850 0379 to chat with a member of the team.
