subject: The Types Of Paints For Your Home [print this page] Spendng money on the best you can find will get your a better saving in the long run, compared to less expensive paints. Paint can add beauty and cover the the deffects of an otherwise drab artificial surface. Paint itself is a mixture of liquid and powder; the powder is the pigment that gives color to the paint and the liquid is what binds it and allows it to spread.
Alkyd paints
Alkyd paints are made from alcohol and acid. They are mostly used for decorative purposes and for protection of steel exposed to relatively mild environments.
Vinyl coatings
Vinyl coatings are widely used as industrial coatings in chemical plants, refineries and tank farms, bridges and on ships.
Chlorinated rubber coatings
Chlorinated rubber coatings are widely used as industrial coatings in chemical plants, refineries, tank farms and bridges as well as on ships and other marine structures both above and below the waterline. They are not so sensitive to the ambient temperature during application and drying.
Epoxy coatings
There are a number of different epoxy coatings, each one of them made to meet certain requirements during service.
Epoxy mastic
Mastics are among the most versatile coatings for industrial and marine use. Due to their very good resistance to water they are used on ships and other marine structures both above and below the waterline.
Polyurethane coatings
Polyurethanes are mainly used as topcoats in an epoxy paint systems. They fill a vital niche for high-performance applications over metal, concrete, wood and plastic.
Polyester coatings
Polyester coatings are quick curing, glass flake reinforced, high build coatings. They provide very long term corrosion protection. The resistance to water and moisture is excellent and the use of polyester coatings for salt and fresh water exposure is widespread.
Vinyl ester coatings
Vinyl ester resin based coatings are known for their good solvent and chemical resistance.
Inorganic zinc coatings
Inorganic zinc coatings are very resistant to different chemicals and especially solvents. Used as primers they have the ability of providing cathodic protection. This will contribute to protecting the steel substrate and reducing the risk of having undercutting corrosion.
Organic zinc coatings
Zinc epoxy is often used as a holding primer both at industrial plants (during maintenance) and within shipping. It is quick drying and the overcoating interval is relatively short. It also enables cathodic protection.
So which paint should you use?
There are two important characteristics you need to consider - the wear and tear will the surface get and if the sheen applied to the finish is going to interact in a negative way to your decorating scheme. If you are going to apply the painting to a room that will be heavily used, go with the highest gloss you can as these paints are designed for just that.
Regardless of which gloss level you choose you can be assured that all the Hy-Tech paints with their ceramic pigment formulations will give you easy to apply, long lasing, durable finishes that will reduce heat loss or gain, reduce sound transfer and provide years of trouble free service.
