Benifits of the Different Paint
In this day and age there are so many different paints to choose from that anybody that only slightly know what to choose can walk away with a headache. Paint falls into two main categories, oil based and water based. Varnishes and stains also fall under the same categories.
Paints that are oild based come in gloss, semi gloss, or matte. It wears well and it provides an easy clean surface. Oil paint is good to use on doors, windows, or anywhere that needs a protection finish. If you need a good washable surface you can also use oil based paint on ceilings and also on walls, like paint cans usually. Always remember that if you paint over wall paper it will make it a lot harder to remove in the long run.
Water based paint is much easier to work with this is because the brushes and all painting tools can be cleaned using only water, which is similar to painting materials to most people. It is the choice paint for walls and also for ceilings and for textured surfaces outside.
When painting any new surface it is best to use a primer. This will help because it will prevent the paint from being absorbed. Also by doing this it gives the paint something to stick to. The primer or the under coat that you use should be from the same manufacture. Also you can use a water based primer for an oil based top coat but it is not a great idea to use a oil based primer for a water based paint. The number of coats the you will need depends on how porous the surface is, and the thickness of the paint you are applying, like painted surfaces usually. The quality of paint also has a factor to the amount of paint you will need also.
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