Painter’s Tape: Types, Uses, and Application Guide
Painter’s tape is a specialized type of tape used to achieve a clean and stain-free finish after painting. It sticks to the substrate and resists paint drips, mist drops, and brush marks. Painter’s tape is different from standard tapes, which are used to bind two cardboard, paper, or wire. They do not leave any sticky […]
Paint Sprays: Types, Uses & Application Guide
Paint sprays are the tools that produce a fine mist-like paint material on the substrate. The compressed air, high pressure, and viscosity of paint define the final paint coverage. Homeowners opt for paint spray as it does not leave brush and roller marks behind. Paint sprays are easy to clean, and they do not leave […]
Fire Retardant Paint: Working, Types, and Installation Guidelines
Fire-retardant paint refers to the ability of paint to minimize fire damage with flame-dampening gases and additives. It protects the substrate from extreme temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and corrosion. Fire-retardant and heat-resistant paints are different in their functions. Heat-resistant paints withstand high temperatures, and fire-retardant paints prevent the flames from extending. They do not put out […]
Paint Anti-Corrosion
Paint anti-corrosion refers to the ability of paint to resist the electrochemical reaction with its surroundings. It protects the substrate from rust, UV damage, moisture, and free radicals. Corrosion is often linked with metal and steel substrates. It also damages the non-metallic materials like polymers, ceramics, and plaster. Anti-corrosion paint contains rust-resistant pigments, binders, and […]
Paint Moisture Resistance: Working, Types, and How to Choose
Moisture-resistant paint is a specialized type of paint formulation that resists humidity and water penetration into the substrate. It contains moisture-resistant binders, resins, and additives to create a strong paint film. Many people believe that water-resistant paints do not breathe. Moisture-resistant paints allow air and water to leave the substrate to minimize the risk of […]
Paint UV Resistance: Working, Types, and Identification Guide
UV resistance paint refers to the ability of pigments and binders to resist UV radiation of sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation is the type of electromagnetic radiation that falls within UV-B and UV-A. Their wavelength ranges from 290nm to 400nm, less than visible (400nm-600nm) and infrared (800nm- 1mm) radiations. Paints with UV-sensitive polymers such as acrylic, styrene, […]
High Gloss Paint: Characteristics, Application, and Limitations
High gloss paint is shiny, stain-resistant, and durable paint for high-traffic areas. Unlike high opacity paints, which scatter light, high gloss paint reflects the light and creates a mirror-like appearance. This shiny paint is easy to clean and provides a hard film of paint on the substrate. Oil-based paints (alkyd) and water-based paints (latex, acrylic) […]
Paint Storage: How to Store
Paint storage refers to adopting appropriate methods, containers, and locations to preserve the paints. Storing paint under ideal conditions is important to increase the shelf life of leftover paints. Paint storage minimizes paint disposal and limits future expense of purchasing new cans for touchups. It prevents the paint from oxidation and protects it from contamination. […]
Paint Heat Resistance: Working, Types, and Selection Guide
Heat-resistant paint is the ability of paint to withstand high temperatures and prevent corrosion. They are formulated with heat-resistant binders (colloidal silica, polyamide-imide, silicone resins), inorganic (titanium nickel yellow, cobalt blue, iron oxide), and organic pigments (quinacridone, isoindolinone, anthraquinone). Heat-resistant paints are often confused with thermal barrier coatings, though they are different in their function. […]
Paint Brush: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right One
Paint brush refers to a tool used to apply paint, ink, or primers on the substrate. This paintbrush is available in a variety of shapes and sizes to achieve the desired paint performance. Large paint brushes of 6” width sponge up more paint and cover a large area. 1” wide paint brushes are used for […]