Different Types of Paints
1. Enamel Paint
This particular type of paint is commonly produced by adding zinc or lead straight to varnish. In order to achieve a vast array of colors, pigments are going to be added onto it. Enamel paints are proven to form hard and glossier coatings that are absolutely easy to clean. Additionally, the paint is characterized by being chemically resistant and waterproof, offering excellent color retention and good coverage. Subcontractors must be supervised properly during the application process of this paint. A subcontractor scheduling software is an excellent project and crew management tool that ultimately helps the entire project cycle and all crew members involved.
Below are some of the most common uses of enamel paint:
· Windows
· Interior and exterior walls
· Stairs
· Wood trims, flooring, doors
· Surface areas like masonry, metals, wicker, glass and plasters
The major limitations when it comes to enamel paint are the requirement of titanium coating and slow drying before application.
2. Oil Paint
Oil paints usually use white lead as its base and are usually applied in 3 coatings – primer, undercoat, and lastly finish coat. This type of paint can greatly achieve glossy and mat finishes and at the same time while being durable and affordable. The painted surfaces after using oil paint are very easy to clean and it is also characterized by ease of application. Oil paint is typically used indoors, metal structures, walls and windows. It is important to take note that oil paint isn’t suitable most particularly for humid conditions and it also take so much time to dry out completely. For its application, linseed oil and pigments should be added beforehand.
3. Emulsion Paint
Emulsion paints often use polystyrene and polyvinyl acetate as its binding materials, and at the same time, it contains driers such as manganese and cobalt. Furthermore, this paint can either be oil-based or water and its pigments are often used in order to achieve all desired colors. Emulsion paints are typically characterized by its hardening and fast-drying capabilities. For the surfaces, it can be easily cleaned using water. After the application, the paint itself definitely offers good color retention, durability and lastly alkali resistance.
4. Cement Paint
This type of paint is neither water nor oil-based but usually available in powder form, mixed using water to achieve paint consistency. The very base material for this is either colored cement or white and it might also contain pigments, other additives, and even accelerators. Cement paint is commonly used in both rough external and internal surfaces since its characteristics are proven to be very durable and waterproof. Take into consideration that cement has longer drying time, usually for about 24 hrs. The application for it should be done in two coatings in order to prevent dampness issues.
5. Bituminous Paint
This specific type of paint is usually made from tar or dissolved asphalt that ultimately gives it a common characterized black color. It is also waterproof and at the same time alkali-resistant. However, it is not suitable for any applications wherein it will be fully exposed to the sun because it gradually deteriorates. Bituminous paint is typically used for concrete foundations, underwater ironworks, iron pipes, and wooden surfaces. For metal application, it helps in providing rust resistance.
6. Plastic Paint
This type of paint often uses water as the thinner, and this is very much available in a wide-ranging set of colors. The way it dries is quick and it certainly offers very high coverage. Below are the common applications of plastic paint:
· Slabs
· Ceilings, walls of display rooms, auditoriums, showrooms, etc.
· Decks
7. Anti-Corrosive Paint
This paint is often characterized by its own chemical resistance as being implied with its name. Linseed oil, fine sand and zinc chrome are where it has been made of. This paint has a normal black color and often apply for pipes or any metallic surfaces. This paint is capable of obstructing the corrosion by minimizing the direct access of water and air to the metal. The coatings act as a barrier in order to inhibit the main contact between corrosive materials and chemical compounds.
8. Cellulose Paint
This paint is commonly produced from amyl acetate, celluloid sheets and photographic films. Adhesion could be improved through the addition of castor oil and the surfaces could be cleaned easily. Once the paint has dried, it can be washed too. This particular kind of paint is usually characterized by its faster drying, hardness and smoother finish while it offers resistance against water, acids, and smoke. Cars and airplanes are where cellulose paint is best applied. It is absolutely the cost that turned out to be the greatest disadvantage of this paint. Nevertheless, still, it is worth investing.