Different Paint
Written by Author on June 28th, 2010There 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. Paint falls into two main categories, oil based and water based. Stains and also varnishes also fall in these same categories.
Oil based paints have a gloss, semi gloss, or matte finish. Oil based paint happens to wear well and makes for a good cleaning surface. Oil paint is good to use on doors, windows, or anywhere that needs a protection finish. You can use oil based paint on wall and ceiling if you require a tough washable surface, like painting materials usually. It is never a good idea to paint over top of wallpaper because it makes it harder to remove from the wall.
When painting with a water based paint it is so much easier to work with and the tools used can be washed with water, which is similar to painted surfaces to most people. It is the choice paint for walls and also for ceilings and for textured surfaces outside.
On any new surface it is a good idea to use an undercoat or 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 or the under coat that you use should be from the same manufacture. Also you can use a water based primer for an oil based top coat but it is not a great idea to use a oil based primer for a 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, like painting materials usually. The quality of paint also has a factor to the amount of paint you will need also.