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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
A paint roller is a tube-shaped tool used to apply paint on large surfaces with uniform coverage. This cylindrical painting tool soaks the paint and spreads it evenly without leaving strokes behind. It consists of a roller cover (nap, sleeve)
Paint opacity is the ability of paint to scatter light and cover contrasting colors of the substrate. Paint opacity is measured from the refractive index (n) of pigments and particles. The higher the ability of paint to refract, the higher
VOCs are carbon-containing chemical compounds with high vapor pressure and low solubility in water. These volatile organic compounds act as a solvent to enhance the flow and durability of paints. VOC symbolizes volatile organic compounds, which vaporize at ambient temperature
Paint pH refers to measuring the potential of hydrogen ions in a substance (paint). It is used to examine the alkalinity and acidity of paints on a scale of zero to fourteen. Paints can be acidic or basic, depending on
