CODE: QS 125

NAME: BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY II

Topic: FINISHINGS –
Wall Painting

Lecture IV
PAINTS
 Main function of paint are to provide:
 An economical method of surface protection to building
materials and components
 An Economical method of surface decoration to building
materials and components
Composition
 The actual composition of paint can be complex but basic components
are:
 Pigment: Provides the body colour, durability, opacity and
corrosion protection properties of paint
 Binder: Makes sure that pigment stays where applied
 Solvent & Thinners: These are materials which can be
added to a paint to alter its viscosity. This increases
workability and penetration.
 Drier: Accelerates drying by absorbing oxygen from the air
Paints
 Is applied on timber, metal, brick or other materials in the form of a
liquid which, on drying forms a thin film on the painted surface
 Paints is indispensable for the proper maintenance and preservation
of wooden structures against warping, checking or decay
 Most of the metals corrode if not painted at suitable intervals
 Painting enables the masonry and concrete work to resist checking
and disintegration, thereby extending the life of structure
 Decoration or improved illumination are the additional factors which
often make painting necessary
Types of paints
 There is a wide range available but for most general uses the
following can be considered:
i. Oil Based paints
 These are available in priming, undercoat and finishing grades.
 The latter can be obtained in a wide range of colors and finishes such
as matt, semi-matt, eggshell, satin, gloss and enamel.
 Polyurethane paints have a good hardness and resistance to water and
cleaning. Oil based paints are suitable for most applications if used in
conjunction with correct primer and undercoat.
ii. Water Based Paints
 Most of these are called emulsion paints the various finishes available
being obtained by adding to the water medium additives such as alkyd
resin & polyvinyl acetate (PVA).
 Finishes include matt, eggshell, semi-gloss and gloss.
 Emulsion paints are easily applied, quick drying and can be obtained
with a washable finish and are suitable for most applications.
Characteristics of a good paint
 It should stick well to the surface and should be able to seal the
porous substrata
 Its consistency should provide easy workability
 The thickness of the paint film should be adequate for good
protection and decoration of surface
 The paint film should dry rapidly
 The dried paint film should be able to withstand the adverse weather
effect for a long time without losing gloss
 It should posses good moisture resistance
 Its colour should not fade with the passage of time
APPLICATION
 Paint can be applied to almost any surface providing the surface
preparation and sequence of paint coats are suitable
 The manufacturers specifications and recommendations should be
followed
 Preparation of the surface to receive the paint is of the utmost
importance, since poor preparation is one of the chief causes of paint
failure
 The preparation consists basically of removing all dirt, grease, dust
and ensuring that the surface will provide an adequate key for the
paint which is to be applied
 In new work the basic build up of paint coats consists of
 Priming coats
 These are used on unpainted surface to obtain the necessary adhesion
and to inhibit corrosion of ferrous metals
 New timber should have the knots treated with a solution of shellac or
other alcohol-based resin called knotting prior to the application of
primer
 Undercoats
 These are used on top of the primer after any defects have been made
good with a suitable stopper or filler
 The primary function of an undercoat is to give the capacity and
buildup necessary for the application of the finishing coats
 Finish coat
Applied directly over the undercoating in one or more coats to impart
the required colour and finish

Tools used in painting

 Brush , spray and Roller
Painting preparation
 In painting process, the main objective of applying coats of paint to a
surface are preservation, protection and decoration to give a finish
which is easy to clean and maintain
 To achieve these objectives the surface preparation and paint
application must be adequate
 The preparation of new and previously painted surfaces should ensure
that prior to painting the surface is smooth, clean, dry and stable