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Your home can become the home of your dreams with the use of  right paint. However, where should you go for the ideal paint for your house project? How would the finished product appear? Do exteriors require a special type of paint? What kinds of paint are there that you can use?

Understanding different paints and how they work is just as crucial as carefully choosing colours for your furniture and wall paint since the quality and finish of your wall paint will bring your ideas to life.

We have compiled a straightforward overview of the eight most popular varieties of paint and their uses.

1. Primer - Although primer technically isn't a sort of paint, you've certainly seen it when perusing the paint section of your neighbourhood hardware shop. Primer is required for many painting projects. You apply primer before anything else. It guarantees that your colour comes out true and makes it easier for the paint to stick to the surface. Use the same base for the primer as the paint of your choice, which can be water- or oil-based.

2. Oil-based paints - Oil-based paints are manufactured using oil, as the name implies, while water-based paints are made with water. In general, water-based paints are thinner, matte, and dry faster than oil-based paints, which are more durable, lustrous, and take longer to dry.

Keep in mind that severe chemicals are needed to remove oil-based paints but not water-based paints.

3.Emulsion Paints - Most emulsions are water-based paints with quick-drying properties, unlike conventional oil paints. Being alkali resistant, having a rich texture, and having higher colour retention properties make it a popular choice for paint contractors looking for long-lasting paint. The fact that water-based emulsions dry rapidly and do not leave an odour is your largest advantage as a homeowner. Acrylic emulsions, with their adaptable and flexible finish over the years, provide your lovely home with resistance to cracking.

Did you know that sunshine can cause your wall paints to fade? Do not worry though; acrylic emulsions are also resistant to this.

4.Interior and Exterior House Paint - Interior and exterior paint tins are the norms. This serves as a guide for where the painting should be done. Exterior paints often have an oil base, while interior paints typically have a water base.

5.Enamel Paint - Because of their longevity, oil-based paints are occasionally referred to as "enamel." Gloss and semi-gloss enamel paints are available in a variety of finishes and are frequently used on the trim around windows and doors. Enamel paint has the disadvantage of eventual discolouring.

6.Latex Paint - Even if there is absolutely no latex in the paint, the term "latex paint" refers to water-based paint.

7.Acrylic Paint - Another name for water-based paint that has acrylic added as a binding agent is acrylic paint. Several types of acrylic paint are available, including:

• ·Latex acrylic

• Acrylic paint

• Enamel acrylic latex

Acrylic enamel paints do not contain any oil- or water-based paint. The term is a result of the paint's increased tensile strength. When buying acrylic paint, always verify the tin because the label does not always imply that the paint genuinely contains acrylic or latex.

8.Speciality House Paints – You may have heard of waterproofing, crack-bridging, and antifungal coatings. There are particular kinds of interior and exterior wall paints that are designed to protect walls from weather, domestic settings, and abrasion. Speciality home paints tackle wall and environment concerns with aesthetic value as bonus points, ranging from UV resistant, water-based exteriors to holistic weather protectants. Here's a special note for interior eco-friendly, healthy home paints that are created without using hazardous chemicals or vapours for a safer environment.

To give the aforementioned varieties of house paints a particular feature, additives may be used. Several are:

• Mold or mildew defence

• Anti-fire agents

• Anti-condensation

Conclusion

Each paint has a distinct set of applications or uses. Here is a brief summation of the various paint varieties, along with their various uses and applications:

• Oil paints are a durable option.

• Emulsions: A durable aesthetic

• Enamel paint: A judicious option

• Speciality paint:Long-lasting and more protective

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