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IT PAINTED
Paints well before we look after
which type of paint to be used we must know what paints actually are..
Well
paints are (coatings of fluid materials) applied over the surfaces of timber
and metals as protective coatings. Yes!! Paints when first introduced were
introduced like protective coatings but now days they have more aesthetic value
than the functional one.
We
know choosing the type of paint is a tough job especially when you don’t have a
guide with so many available choices which one to use. So here we are your
guide for a better choice.
So
before knowing types of paint let us first consider some precautions before
painting a surface ..
·
The surface to be painted should
be perfectly clean and dry.
·
Painting work should be carried out
in dry, warm weather after a dry spell.
·
Each coat of paint should be of
moderate thickness for drying.
·
The undercoats and first coats
must invariably be allowed to dry properly before applying
the
final coat.
Always
rub down lightly between coats.
For
exposed works, boiled linseed oil should be used.
The
work should be planned in such a way that the specific part (door, ceiling) is
completed
in the same day.
Now
when we know some basics of painting let us now understand the types of paint
available in market and which to use according to your purpose.
Emulsion paint:
These
paints are mostly employed for painting steel and woodwork which is to be built
in
masonry.
It is easy to apply and dries quickly (in aboutI~ to 2 hours) .The paint
possesses
excellent
alkali resistance. The colour of the paint is retained for-a long period. The
surface
of
paint is tough and it can be cleaned by washing with water.
Enamel Paint:
Employed
for painting door and window frames and protecting timber and other woodbased
products.
These paints are used for both external and internal works. It dries slowly and
forms
a
hard and durable surface. It is not affected by cold and hot water. It is a
little costlier but economical in the longrun. It is resistant to steam, fumes,
acids and alkalise.It is durable and forms a tough, elastic and glossy film.
Luminous paint:
The
luminous paint is applied on the surfaces
which
are free from corrosion or any other lead paint. The surface
on which
this paint is applied shines like radium dials of
watches
after the light source has been cut-off.
Silicate Paint:
The
paint can be directly applied on brick, plaster or concrete surface; these
surfaces
should
be made wet before the paint is applied. The surface should not be painted with
silicate
paint
in hot weather. It can stand extreme heat. It adheres firmly to brickwork also.
It is not
affected
by alkalise.The paint has no chemical action on metals.The paint when dried
forms
a
hard durable surface.
Plastic paint:
These
paints are widely used for auditoriums, show rooms,
cinema
halls etc. Following points are worth noting regarding the
use
of plastic emulsion paints:
i. As
these paints cannot resist the attack of enemies of paints (e.g. salts, dust,
gases carried
by
air. fog, rain etc.), these should be mainly used for interior jobs.
ii.
The surface to be painted should be cleaned of all dust particles and rubbed
with sand
paper
if necessary, if required levelling putty may be applied.
iii.
These paints are water based and hence they are not suitable for metallic
surfaces. These
paints
are not water repellent and may develop some fungus growth in unfavourable
circumstances.
iv.
The thickness of coat should neither be too thin nor too thick.
v.
The painted surfaces need to be washed with wet cloth lightly at least once in
a month,
failing
which the paint may loose its good appearance due to adherence of the dust
particles.
Now when you know about types of paint then flaunt
your spaces with them …
Our next blog will deal with paint finishes ..
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Elan Team
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