Different Paint Kinds
There are many different paints, stains, and varnishes that are available today and this can make choosing paint a headache for anybody that has no idea what they are looking for. There are two major categories in which paint falls in and that is oil based and water based. Stains and also varnishes also fall in these same categories.
Paints that are oild based come in gloss, semi gloss, or matte. It wears well and it provides an easy clean surface. It is good to use oil based paint on doors, windows, or jsut about anywhere that needs to have a finish that provides a protection. 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.
When painting with a water based paint it is so much easier to work with and the tools used can be washed with water, which is similar to oil paints to most people. When painting your ceilings or walls water based paint is a good choice and also good for textured surfaced 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. It will also provide a surface for the paint 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 coats of paint that you will need depend on how porous the surface being painted is and the thickness that the paint is applied, like paint brushes usually. The overall quality of the paint has a big factor too.
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