Types Of Paint For Painting Your Home

You have unlimited choices when it comes to the types of paint that are available to paint the interior and the exterior of the house. And since there are such a lot of options available you need to utilize the right paint for the right surface if you want the best look and service life. There are a number of different surfaces in the house and at different locations that surface might be treated differently. Hence, depending the type of surface and how well it will be used, you need to select the type of paint for it.

Broadly classified, the paint used for a house is two types: oil based and latex based. The oil based paint is in-soluble in water but is soluble in oil. Once the paint is bought it need to be mixed with a paint-thinner before use. Though this is a complex process, this type of paint is the most durable and hence can be used in places where there is too much traffic. This can be best used in such rooms like the bathroom and the kitchen but the main problem with this paint is that it smells and takes a lot of time to dry. But this is the most durable and gives a fine glossy finish.

Another popular type of paint is the latex based paint that is easily soluble in water. It is easy to use and can be directly applied on the wall as soon as the can is opened and hence is opted for DIY projects in most cases. Moreover this type of paint is less smelly, resistant to water and all sorts of stains and dries quickly. And hence this can be used in all places in the house and is especially suitable for the bedroom, the children’s room and the living room. The finish from the paint is very smooth in appearance and smooth to touch.

Apart from these two common and popular paints that are used inside the house, there are also other types of special paints that are used for different special locations inside the house. There are some paints that are completely water resistant and are resistant to all sorts of fungus and mold. Hence these types of paints are especially useful in such areas like the basement and exterior of the house and help keep your home looking good for a longer time. There are also fire resistant, crack proof paints that are especially useful in the kitchen.

Another important aspect that needs to be considered when choosing the paint to paint your house is the shine factor or the gloss. At one end of the spectrum there are the flat paints that have zero gloss and at the other end are the full gloss paints. The former variety is used in the least used places of the house and the latter in such places that are used a lot like the living and drawing rooms.

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