Why a High Quality in Paint Means High Value:
A good quality paint goes on faster and easier.
- Good Hiding and Flow means the paint will go on with less brushing, less retouching, etc.
- You may need LESS COATS to achieve good hiding and an attractive uniform appearance.
- Less Spattering can mean faster, easier cleanup.
- For exterior work, the cost per year is lower with a top quality paint. If the surface is properly prepared and you use the right tools, you’ll need to repaint less often and there will be less maintenance.
- You probably won’t have mildew to remove, nor should you have to worry about chalking, cracking, etc.
For interior work, you should expect a top quality paint to last longer and give you more value. A quality paint resists dirt and staining better, and stands up to repeated cleaning better than an "economy" paint.
Application/ Appearance Properties
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Interior Paint Properties |
Exterior Paint Properties |
Color |
Stain Resistance |
Color Retention |
Hiding |
Scrub Resistance |
Mildew Resistance |
Flow and Leveling |
Lack of Yellowing |
Blister Resistance |
Level of Sheen Gloss |
Resistance to Alkaline Clean |
Dirt Resistance |
Spattering Tendency |
Burnish Resistance |
Resistance to Peeling |
Foaming Tendency |
Block Resistance |
Alkali Resistance |
In general terms, all paints have four basic components which impact these properties. These components are:
PIGMENTS
Provide color and hiding; some are used to impart bulk at relatively low cost.
BINDER
"binds" the pigment together, and provides film integrity and adhesion.
LIQUID
(or the "carrier")provides desired consistency and makes it possible to apply the pigment and binder to the surface being painted.
ADDITIVES
low-level ingredients that provide specific paint properties such as mildew resistance, defoaming and good flow and leveling.
