Learn all about Paint, How it is made, What it is used for and When and Where to use it
We underestimate the complexity of paint until we visit the paint store to do some small DIY chores, for a bit of a touch up of paint here, change of wall color there and soon we are laden down with choice!
What sort of paint do we need? What sort of paint is already on the walls? What is the substrate that is to be painted, and the list of questions goes on.
That's usually when we grab the yellow pages and employ a profesional! After all they know what they are talking about....and so can you.
We cover all areas of paint here. After reading through the paint information provided you will be well versed in the language of paint and then just have to decide on the color!
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Paint - What is paint? find out about what paint is and it's composition. Pigments - what are pigments, extenders and solvents? Additives - dryers and hardeners, what are they? Pure Oil & Oil Based Paint & Varnish - description of types, advantages and disadvantages of oil based paints and varnishes.. Water Thinned Coatings - emulsion and latex paints, advantages and disadvantages of water based paints. Timber Stain - different types and uses and when to use them. DIY Painting Tips - get some perfect paint job tips here. |
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