Different Paint Kinds
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. 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. You can use oil based paint on wall and ceiling if you require a tough washable surface, like oil paints 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 paint cans to most people. When painting your ceilings or walls water based paint is a good choice and also good for textured surfaced outside.
On any new surface it is a good idea to use an undercoat or a primer. By doing this you will prevent any paint from being absorbed. Also by doing this it gives the paint something to stick to. The primer the you choose should be manufactured by the same company. 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 overall quality of the paint has a big factor too.
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