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By: Pawan Shrestha  June 11, 2016

Difference Between Emulsion and Distemper Paints

TYPES OF PAINTS

There are various types of paints available in market for painting various components of house. It is always better to
know about the types of paints, their speci c application and its nal nishes.

Types of Paints - Distemper, Emulsions, Lustre

Distemper 

Type of Paints
- Utsav Acrylic
Distemper Paint

This is perhaps the most economical type of painting available in the Indian market today. It can be classi ed as a
“Whitewash” job. This term is probably deep rooted in our vocabulary as home owners whitewash their homes prior to
renting it out and occupants insist on a periodic whitewash from the home owners ! The
major  constituents  of  distemper  are chalk, lime, water and some coloring agents if necessary.  Distemper  is a water
based paint.

Emulsions

Type of
Paints - Royale
Luxury
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This type of paint is also water based and provides a rich and Matt nish to interior walls. The differentiating factor of
emulsion paints is its acrylic quality. Its composition imparts excellent durability to the painted surface and gives the
walls a just painted look. It washable and most  stains  can be removed easily by wiping with a cloth dipped in a mild
soap solution. The paint lm is also fungus and mildew resistant.
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Solvent based paints (Lustre/Enamel)

Type of
Paints -
Lustre Paint

Solvent based paints – Lustre paints, Enamel paints and oil paints all come under the category of solvent based paints.
They cannot be pre-mixed with water.
Type of Paints -
Enamel Paint

Oil based  paints  take a longer time to dry and often produce strong odors  which are irritating and sometimes even
toxic in nature. The advantage with these paints is that they really last long and produce rich and desiring effects on
the wall.

FUNCTIONAL PAINTS

Functional paints are not just decorative paints, they have speci c functions like eliminating insects, bacteria, fungus
or dust mites. Functional paints have an in-built, safe and non-toxic mechanism to humans but fatal to insects, fungus,
bacteria or Dustmites.

Artilin (http://www.artilinindia.com/) is one such company which manufactures functional paints.

TYPES OF FINISHES

Paints, when dried on the surface, produce lms with varying degree ofsheen. This ranges from Matt nishes which
have no sheen, to high gloss nishes.

Matt

Matte Finish Paint

A matt nish has the lowest level of gloss.

Egg Shell or Satin

Satin Finish Paint

This nish has silk like gloss, explains the name Satin nish.

Semi-Gloss

Semi Gloss Finish Paint

This nish has more gloss than a satin nish.

Glossy

Glossy Finish Paint

This is the nish with highest level of gloss

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