PAINT
- is a mixture of four basic ingredients:
pigments (the color), resins (the
binder/glue), solvents (the carrier that makes
it all liquid and evaporates as the paint
dries, and additives (helps in stain-blocking
or mold killing)
2 Types of Paint
1. Water-Based
- has water as a solvent
- most commonly called "latex"
- Many water-based paints are made with
acrylic and may be called "acrylic latex."
- latex paint is thinned with water
Advantages of latex paint
 Cleans up with soap and water
 Environmentally friendly; typically contains
fewer VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
 Excellent performance
 Remains flexible, withstands movement
 Can prevent mildew and moisture
 Fast-drying
 Available in many colors and sheens
 can be used in almost any application in the
home
2. Oil-Based Paint (Alkyd Paint)
- isn't actually made with oil
- it has a solvent of mineral spirits (also
known as paint thinner) or alkyd resin
- Alkyd can be thinned with mineral spirits
- Oil based primers are ideal for painting over
a darker color
- not commonly used in certain home painting
applications
- longer drying time (does not show brush
strokes)
- most commonly reserved for areas subject to
heavy wear or prone to impact
Disadvantages of Alkyd Paint
 Typically more expensive than latex paint
 Odor-intensive when drying and typically
contains more VOCs
 Requires cleanup with chemical solvent
(mineral spirits or paint thinner
Paint Sheen
- refers to how shiny the dried paint surface
becomes when dry
Five Basic Sheen
1. Flat or Matte
- have the least amount of sheen
- hides imperfections well and the painted
surface creates very little glare
- not very washable
- typically is used only on the ceilings in
homes
2. Eggshell
- has a moderate amount of sheen
- hides imperfections somewhat and produces
relatively little glare
- fairly washable
- the standard choice for all walls in living
areas (except kitchens and bathrooms
3. Satin
- similar to eggshell and is sometimes a half-
step up in glossiness
4. Semi-gloss
- used in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms,
and similar areas that need the high
washability and moisture-resistance of a
glossier paint
5. Gloss
- used in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms,
and similar areas that need the high
washability and moisture-resistance of a
glossier paint
- reflects a lot of light, which makes these
small but detailed elements pop with color.