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Next time someone says ‘Rang de mohe laal’, ask them with what type of paint! Today we are going to talk about some different ‘types of paint’.

1) Oil Paint

●      Oil Paints have white lead as a base.

●      They applied in three coats. First was primer, second undercoat, and the third being overcoat.

●      This paint is durable and affordable.

●      This paint is used in walls, doors, windows, and meta; structures.

2) Enamel Paint

●      Lead or zinc is added to varnish to make enamel paints.

●      They provide durable and glossy coatings.

●      This paint is waterproof and chemically resistant. It offers good coverage and colour retention.

●      Generally used in exterior walls, doors, flooring, windows, stairs etc. 

3) Emulsion Paint

●      As binding agents, it uses polyvinyl acetate and polystyrene. As driers, it uses cobalt and manganese.

●      They are water and oil-based.

●      It has characteristics like fast-drying, hardening and waterproof.

●       This paint is used for interior walls, ceilings and masonry work and also sometimes woodwork.

4) Cement Paint

●      Cement Paint is available in powder form. The base is white or coloured cement.

●      It is durable and waterproof.

●      But Cement Paint takes a long drying time(24 hours).

5) Bituminous Paint

●      It is made from dissolved asphalt or tar, which gives it a characteristic black colour.

●      It deteriorates when exposed to sunlight.

●      They are commonly used in underwork ironworks, concrete foundations, wooden surfaces and iron pipes.

●      It provides rust resistance.

6) Aluminium Paint

●      Aluminium particles were mixed with oil varnish to make this paint.

●      The characteristics are resistance to corrosion, electricity and weather exposure.

●      They are commonly used for metals and wood. Specifically used on gas tanks, oil tanks, water pipes and radiators.

7) Anti-Corrosive Paint

●      Linseed oil, zinc chrome, and fine sand are used to make it.

●      It is black, durable and affordable.

●      As implied, by name, it is chemical resistance.

8) Synthetic Rubber Paint

●      It is made from dissolved synthetic resins and can include pigments.

●      They are of moderate cost, have chemical resistance, fast-drying, and weather resistance.

●      It is for concrete surfaces in general.

9) Cellulose Paint

●      It is produced from celluloid sheets, amyl acetate and photographic films.

●      The surface can be easily cleaned once the paint is dry

●      It is quick-drying, smooth finish, is water-resistant and resistant to smoke and acid.

●      Generally used on cars and aeroplanes.

These are some types of paints among many, many types! Do tell us in the comment below the types of paint we missed!