Types and uses of coatings

Paint is a very important material in home decoration. There are many kinds of paints, and different kinds of paints have different uses. Good paint can cover up some defects in the early decoration, while bad paint will reduce the luxury of the whole home decoration. Bian Xiao briefly sorted out the types and uses of paints, so as to avoid misunderstanding when the owners choose and buy.

The main components of paint

The main components of coatings include oil, resin, pigment, diluent and auxiliary materials, in which oil and resin are the main film-forming substances, while pigment, diluent and auxiliary materials are the secondary film-forming substances.

Use of paint

The uses of paint include varnish, enamel, clear oil, thick paint and ready mixed paint. Among them, varnish is mainly used for wood products, furniture and so on. Enamel is suitable for metal window screens. And clear oil, thick paint and ready mixed paint are suitable for indoor and outdoor surfaces such as metal, wood and silicon walls.

Classification of paints

The classification of paints includes wall paint, wood paint, metallic paint, water-based paint, oily paint, waterproof paint, fireproof paint, mildew-proof paint, mosquito repellent paint, multifunctional paint, volatile paint, non-volatile paint, transparent paint, translucent paint and opaque paint.