Benifits Of The Different Paint

There are many different paints, stains, and varnishes that are available today and this can make choosing paint a headache for anybody that has no idea what they are looking for.  There are two major categories in which paint falls in and that is oil based and water based.  Stains and also varnishes also fall in these same categories.

Paints that are oild based come in gloss, semi gloss, or matte.  Oil based paint happens to wear well and makes for a good cleaning surface.  It is good to use oil based paint on doors, windows, or jsut about anywhere that needs to have a finish that provides a protection.  You can use oil based paint on wall and ceiling if you require a tough washable surface. It is never a good idea to paint over top of wallpaper because it makes it harder to remove from the wall.

Water based paint is much easier to work with this is because the brushes and all painting tools can be cleaned using only water.  When painting your ceilings or walls water based paint is a good choice and also good for textured surfaced outside. 

When painting any new surface it is best to use a primer.  By doing this you will prevent any paint from being absorbed.  Also by doing this it gives the paint something to stick to.  The primer the you choose should be manufactured by the same company.  For a hint you can use water based primer for oil paint but you can’t use an oil based primer for water based paint.

The number of coats the you will need depends on how porous the surface is, and the thickness of the paint you are applying.  The overall quality of the paint has a big factor too.

If you’re considering doing some more extensive home renovation, you should consider obtaining some painting quotes from the building quotes comparison site www.buildingquotes.co.uk