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Paint:
Paint is the general term for liquid that is used to add colour to the surface of an object
by covering it with a pigmented (coloured) coating
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Pigment – this provides the color
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  Water in the case of latex
paint, generally mineral spirits in an oil based paint
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Oil based paints:
Oil-based paint is just paint with natural or synthetic oil as one of its main components
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They consist of a pigment and a binder
with water used as a carrier
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According to a wikipedia article on paint it was made from egg yolks that would harden
and adhere to the surface really well
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Composition of water-based paints:
For water-based paints these include: polyvinyl acetate, butyl methacrylate and methyl
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Pigments are added to create colour and sheen, and can include calcium carbonate,
talc, oxides and mica amongst others
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Latex and acrylic paint are used primarily to paint homes, structures, and spaces
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  The cost of
buying an acrylic paint can be more than a latex paint as it will take more paint to cover
bigger areas
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  Enamel is also a word used to describe an acrylic
paint because of its exceptional durability
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Acrylic paints are popular among artists and crafters
for various creative projects
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It is
less expensive and eco friendly
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It is commonly used for interior and exterior
walls and dries quickly to a durable finish
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Ease of Application
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Easy clean up
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Dries quicker
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Little to no VOC – has little to no fumes or odour
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Temperature sensitive – water-based paints are not ideal to use in colder exterior
temperatures
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Poor adhesion to surfaces like metal that are typically more of a glossy finish
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Primer paints are recommended to use before painting any surface
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Prone to peeling, cracking, flaking or blistering
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VOCs can emit harmful chemicals into the
air, contributing to air pollution and health problems
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Reduced Air Pollution: Since water-based paints have lower VOC levels, they contribute
significantly less to smog and air pollution
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Safe for Human Health: Water-based paints are generally non-toxic and have a milder
odor compared to solvent-based paints
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Energy Efficiency: The production of water of water-based paints typically requires less
energy as compared to solvent based paints
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Preserving Water Resources: Water-based paints generally use water as a solvent,
reducing the demand for petroleum-based solvents
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