The Many Kinds Of Paints

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. 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.

Oil based paints have a gloss, semi gloss, or matte finish. Oil based paint happens to wear well and makes for a good cleaning surface. It is good to use oil based paint on doors, windows, or just 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. It is never a good idea to paint over top of wallpaper because it makes it harder to remove from the wall.

When painting with a water based paint it is so much easier to work with and the tools used can be washed with water. It is the choice paint for walls and also for ceilings and for textured surfaces outside. Learn more about me.

When painting any new surface it is best to use 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 or the under coat that you use should be from the same manufacture. For a hint you can use water based primer for oil paint but you can't use an oil based primer for water based paint. Learn more about us.

The number of coats the you will need depends on how porous the surface is, and the thickness of the paint you are applying. The quality of paint also has a factor to the amount of paint you will need also.

I hope you have enjoyed this piece about the different kinds of paints and painting techniques.