different types of paint and finishes

Different types of Paint

Acrylic Paint

• Otto and Rohm introduced by 1950’s• Fast drying paint• Combine pigment and emulsion• No strong chemical smell• Available in many varieties• Water-based paint

Automotive Paint

• Four types such as lacquer, urethane, water based and enamel

• Lacquer gives smooth and glossy shine• Urethane are highly toxic, use safety• Enamel also gives nice glossy finish• Water based is non toxic, best for use

Concrete Paint

• Two ingredients resin and hardener• Ingredients lime Portland cement etc.• Same components used in epoxy paint• Rust, corrosion, waterproof, heat resistant• Used interior and exterior surfaces• Mainly used at driveways, garages, etc.• Popular for standing heavy traffic in it

Eggshell Paint

• Hard wearing easy to use in rooms• Good to used on doors windows• Slightly luster compare to flat finish• Used in bathroom, kitchen, kid’s room etc.• Strong paint difficult to damage• Durable protecting coating• Washable, dirt resistant

Epoxy Paint

• Made from resins and other additives• Used for hard surfaces such as floors, walls• Gives very glossy sheen look• UV, heat, water and corrosive resistant• Two types of coatinga) Waterborne epoxy coatingb) Epoxy powder coating

Emulsion Paint

• Made of synthetic particles, pigment, water

• Less toxic, less voc, less harmful to health• Easy to apply and dry quickly• Used for wood, metal, indoor, outdoor• Available in many varieties such as:a) Eggshellb) Mattc) Satin etc.

Enamel Paint

• Used for hard, glossy, and opaque finish• Cleaned by paint thinner or mineral spirits• Used in interior and exterior house

surfaces• Contains heat resistant properties• Available in Water or solvent base:a) Urethaneb) Polyurethane

Latex Paint

• Invented in 1940’s at Canada• Made of resin using rubber tree with

binder• Latest synthetic binder used for latex paint• Cracking, peeling, scratches resistant• Resistant (water, alkali cleaners, mildew)• Synthetic latex made from chemicals• Latex paints are famous in US

Metallic Paint

• Also called as polychromatic,• Paint available in many colors• Rust resistant, anti-corrosion• Modern techniques make easy to repaint• Metallic paint is expensive• Consists base coat with lacquer, urethane

Texture Paint

• Made for holding texture design• Good wall designs as compare plane walls• Resins and other additives to texture

intact• UV, staining, cracking (resistant)• Also used for old paneling, walls, holes• Tools such as rollers, stamps, sponges• Effects such as stucco, metallic and sand

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