Water Based Paints VS

Oil Based Paints,

Advantages And
Disadvantages of water
paints
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Water based paints OIL BASED PAINTS

 Water-based paints, which are also called  Oil-based paints are sometimes referred to as
latex paints, consist of a pigment and binder enamel paints. The solvent used in this type of
with water used as a carrier. They are the most paint is made with either alkyd (synthetic) or
common and environmentally responsible linseed (natural) oils. Alkyd paint is the most
paint option. common option because it’s less expensive and
tougher.
 Composition
Three basic components of water based paint are :  Composition
• Binder At its most basic, it is simply a mixture of oil and
• Pigment pigment. Sometimes fillers and thickeners are
• Solvent added to the mix. When mixed and crushed
ingredients bind to form a permanent paint.
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PAINTS
 Pigments: The color of water based paint is
obtained from pigments. Both organic and
inorganic pigments are present like titanium
dioxide and anthraquinone derivatives.
Pigments in oil and water based paints are
almost same.
 Binder: A polymer, often referred to as resin,
forming a matrix to hold the pigment in place
commonly used is acrylic polymer.
 Solvent in water based paint is water. It
contains filler, pigments and binder, all
dissolved in water.
OIL BASED
PAINTS
 Pigments : The color of oil paint is derived
from small particles of colored pigments
mixed with the carrier, the oil. Common
pigment types include mineral salts such as
white oxides: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide,
and the red to yellow cadmium pigments. The
highest-quality oil paint can be up to 75%
pigment. Loads of good quality pigment
determines your paint quality.
 Solvent/Vehicle: In oil paints, the vehicle and
binder are one and the same, highly refined
vegetable oils such as flax (which the paint
world calls “linseed”), safflower, poppy, and
walnut. These oils dry slowly through
oxidation, creating a hard film of paint when
they come in contact with air. A skin forms
over the paint surface, while the paint
underneath continues to harden over time.
 Sometimes alkyd polymers are used as binder.
 Water based OIL BASED
paints PAINTS

 Application:  Application:
These paints are a lot easier to work with and are Application of an oil-based paints is a much
much quicker to apply. slower process than its water-based counterpart.
The paint feels a lot stickier and thicker so it takes
 Drying: a lot more time to apply.
They dry promptly, normally taking only between
one to six hours. Yes, that right! You can easily get  Drying:
two coats done in a day. It also takes longer to dry. It’s not uncommon to
wait 24 hours for oil-based paint to completely
 Setting /curing: dry so you might have to wait a day before
It take longer to fully cure than oil-based paint so applying a second coat.
you might have to be careful for a few weeks until
the paint completely hardens.  Setting :
They set harder a lot faster - usually within a
couple of days.
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PAINTS

 Effect of weather conditions on Curing:  Effect of weather conditions on Curing:

The drying time can be affected by the climate. Weather conditions have less of an impact on
High humidity can prevent water-based paints applications. But low temperature can effect
from drying fully. Lower and higher drying process.
temperatures can be a pain for the application
process. If they dry too quickly or too slowly, the
finished result as well as the long-term
performance of the paint can be compromised.

 Allows little moisture:  Dry surface for application:

However unlike oil-based paint water paints can Oil paints repel water which means the surface
allow for a small amount of moisture on the must be completely dry before application.
surface before application and it won’t affect the
ability to create an adhesive bond to the surface.

Water based paints
 Durability:
Water-based paints have a reputation for not
being as durable as oil-based paints but with
more recent advancements in paint this isn’t as
correct anymore. These paints perform well in
that they are not as sensitive to light and UV
rays so they can stay whiter for longer.
 Flexibility:
They are also a lot more flexible and allow for
movement, making them less likely to crack.
OIL BASED
PAINTS
 Durability:
Oil-based paint has a reputation for being a lot
more durable. The paint dries hard, providing
excellent resistance to wear and tear. However,
overtime oil-based paint tends to experience
issues. They are more prone to yellowing.
White gloss is a top offender for this. It can
also oxidize, resulting in the paint becoming
brittle with chipping and cracking problems.
 Flexibility:
As this paint is less flexible once it is dry, it
finds it hard to expand and contract in different
weather conditions. It’s also a lot more
sensitive to light, as the UV light breaks the
paint down and can give it a chalky surface.
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 Finishing:
These tend to not have a great sheen although
they are improving. They tend to dry slightly flat.
They can be difficult to sand down to get that
smooth finish. However the sheen level will last
over a longer period of time. They retain sheen
levels and color over longer periods than oil-
based paints.
 Color options:
There is usually a full range of color options for
this type of paint
OIL based paints
 Finishing:
Oil-based paints excel when it comes to sheen.
Because they take longer to dry the paint can be
worked for longer, smoothing out any brush
marks for a better finish. The shine really makes
exteriors and interior trims stand out and the
windows don't stick to the trims when they are
opened and closed. However the finish, although
harder wearing, doesn’t last as long as water-
based paints.
 Color options
There’s a tendency to have a restricted range of
color options.
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 Clean up:
This paint is a lot simpler and easier to clean up.
Brushes and painting accessories can be cleaned
up with some soap and water instead of harmful
chemicals.
 Primer:
Water based paints need water based primer.
 Where to use water based paint:
Water based paints are suitable for exterior walls
and interior walls which have a lot of moisture
like kitchen, washroom and laundry room.
OIL based paints
 Clean up :
It’s a lot harder to clean up after using oil-based
paints. Most require mineral spirits, turpentine or
specialty thinner to be used for cleaning. The
brushes will need to be cleaned in this fashion as
well.
 Primer:
Oil based paints need oil based primer.
 Where to use oil based paint:
Painters should use an oil-based paint for any
surface where they want the finish to last for a
long time, and they are not planning to change
the color often.
 Water based
paints OIL based paints

 Water-based paints are a newer innovation  Oil based paints used to dominate the market.
and started out with a reputation for being
inferior to oil-based paint. Yet as time has
gone by, water-based paints have become
much more popular than oil-based paints.
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 Emissions of Water Paints:
Water-based paints are made up primarily of
water, so they release less VOCs as they dry.
They have less odor and their smell isn’t as
strong. It’s a lot better for the environment and
your health than oil-based paint. However it’s
still important to have air circulating within the
room.
 Water based paints are not flammable.
 In water based paints there is no isocyanate.
OIL based paints
 Emissions of Oil Paints:
Oil-based paint has a strong chemical odor due
to its high amount of volatile organic compounds
(VOC). VOCs are released as the solvent
evaporates into air as part of the drying process.
This causes that strong new paint smell. These
fumes can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness
and fatigue. It’s important to ensure air
circulation within the room you are painting.
 Oil based paints are flammable.
 Oil based paints contain isocyanate which is
toxic for environment and humans.
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 When they dry, the components of the
vehicle evaporate—meaning that water,
propylene glycol, and ammonia are released
into the air. Some of the commonly added
acrylic mediums also release formaldehyde as
they dry.
 Propylene glycol, for example, is safe
enough for use in the food and cosmetic
industry, but has a disastrous effect in aquatic
environments, meaning that pouring acrylic
waste water down the drain is damaging to
waterways.
OIL based paints
 Used alone, oil paints don’t release any
chemicals into the air as they dry. But, if
you’ve added solvents or mediums containing
petroleum distillate to them during the
painting process, their harmful contents will
evaporate.
 VOCs emitted as the paint dries are a major
cause of photochemical smog and ozone
depletion.
 test to check whether your
paint
test tois oilwhether
check or water
your paint isbased
oil or water based

“If you don't know if the existing paint is oil-based or water-based on looks alone, then wipe the
surface with denatured alcohol. If the rag picks up the paint, it's water-based. If no paint rubs off on the
rag, it's likely oil-based.”
 Advantages OF USING Water
Based Paints

 Zero or even reduced amounts of VOCs

 Less odor.
 Easy upkeep.
 Faster drying period.
 Full variety of color choices.
 More versatile: resilient of surface expansion and also contraction
without cracking.
 Excellent Ultraviolet toughness: resistant against chalking and even
coloring fade out.
 Disadvantages OF USING
Water Based Paints

 Prone to chipping: not ideal for places that use this frequently.

 It does not create a silky or shiny a finishing.

 Not usually suitable for use in moist environments: higher moisture may prevent.

 Water-Based paints from drying completely.