Selecting the Types of right paint

Nov 20
10:43

2011

s.m.azizur rahman

s.m.azizur rahman

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For maintaining a proper painting task, it is important to select the right types of paint.

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Selecting the perfect types of paint for our office or home is more than color choice. If you want to choose the best and perfect paint for your home or office then you should keep in mind that it will depend on following:

  • Surface type.
  • Surface condition
  • Oldness of the surface
  • Previously used paints on surface.
  • Location.

Here are the some discussions on paints that will help you to choose the right types of paint for your task.

Basics of paint

·         Generally Paint is made by pigments, condiments and binders,Selecting the Types of right paint  Articles which held together by water-based or an oil based solvent. The ration of the pigments to binder in any types of paint will measure the amount of polish the finished product.

·         The paint ingredients quality creates a great effect on the working process of paint when it applied. It also effect on the lasting of the paints. It is normal the cheaper paints contain upper percentage of thinners than an expensive paint.

Categories of paints and its features

Generally paint has two categories, which are solvent-based paints and water-based latex paints. Both of these paints are usable in the most surfaces with good and bad attributes of their each.

Latex based paints are generally cheaper and can be used in both exterior and interior painting. Here are some key features of latex based paints.

  • Faster time of drying
  • Worthy performance
  • Slight odour
  • Mold resistant
  • Top class color and shine retention

Oil or Alkyd based paints have top quality with excellent bond characteristics. It indicates that they offer the best durability. In home oil-based paints the painters generally used it for doors, interior wood trim, and cabinet. Oil based paints generally dries slowly and it has additional clean-up and tools.

Primer

It assists the painters to durability and quality increase in their paint task. Primer is accountable for creating a constant surface prepared for paint. Choosing the proper primer is really an important matter for the environment and condition of the surface. Interior and exteriors, both types of primers are available.

 Sheen or Finishes

The sheen or finishing of the paint has a vital impact on the appearance and service ability.  Thinking about durability and color is very important at the time of choosing a finish as the paint polish is able to change the appearance of a color. There are four basic finishes available that you can choose.

  • Flat finish- Flat finish help to hide imperfections in the surface and it is usually used on ceilings and walls.
  • Satin finish - These types of finish is commonly used on trim and walls. It resists dirt and it is a good selection for exterior use.
  • Semi-gloss- Semi-gloss paint is a perfect selection for bathrooms, kitchens, kids’ rooms or any public places that requires daily cleaning.
  • High-gloss- High gloss finish is generally used for highlighting the architectural features. It also can be used windows or doors.