The term "paint" and "surface coating" are often used interchangeably.

Surface
coating is the more general description of any material that may be applied as a
thin continuous layer to a surface. Paints are not only used to color surfaces and
make them attractive, they can protect and extend the lifetime of the coated
substrate. Paints are complex mixtures of organic and inorganic ingredients of
polymer particles, pigments, extenders, diluents and additives. This book presents
topical research data in the study of paints, including paint analysis for forensic
purposes and heritage objects; cool paint technologies for urban heat buildings;
selection of coating techniques for sustainability; environmentally friendly
paints; intumescent powder coatings; as well as studying the antimicrobial
properties of silver nanoparticle-embedded paints.. Sarrica, S.M.. (2011). Paints:
Types, components and applications. The term "paint" and "surface coating" are
often used interchangeably. Surface coating is the more general description of any
material that may be applied as a thin continuous layer to a surface. Paints are
not only used to color surfaces and make them attractive, they can protect and
extend the lifetime of the coated substrate. Paints are complex mixtures of organic
and inorganic ingredients of polymer particles, pigments, extenders, diluents and
additives. This book presents topical research data in the study of paints,
including paint analysis for forensic purposes and heritage objects; cool paint
technologies for urban heat buildings; selection of coating techniques for
sustainability; environmentally friendly paints; intumescent powder coatings; as
well as studying the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticle-embedded
paints.