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Should I use glossy or flat paint for house exteriors?
Many would say that a semi-gloss, flat or satin finish would be best for a houses exterior. The semi-gloss is suppose to be the easiest to clean later on. The flat or satin finish paints, do not have reflective shine when dry.
What is the solvent for paint?
Gloss paints are available in all types of bases. The most common gloss paints used in homes are either oil based or water based alkyds or water based acrylic or vinyls latexes.
What type of sheen on outdoor house paint?
Exteriors typically call for flat or satin and semi-gloss on trim.
Where is gloss paint often used?
Door frames are a good area for gloss paints. That's an area that can get dirty fairly easy and gloss paint cleans up well.
Are gloss paints water based?
No, gloss paints are typically oil-based. They contain resins and oils that provide a highly shiny finish. Water-based gloss paints also exist, but they are less common and may not provide the same level of sheen as their oil-based counterparts.
Why isn't water used in gloss paint?
Because it does not mix well.
Is semi gloss paint poisonous to dogs?
depends on what is in the paint, there are many different mixtures that will create a semi-gloss finish Modern paints are not as toxic as older paints used to be so I would suspect your dog to be ok but would avoid letting him/her eat any in the future
Why is not water used in gloss paints?
Water is not used in gloss paints primarily because gloss paints are typically oil-based or solvent-based, which provide a durable, high-shine finish that water-based formulations can't achieve. Oil and solvent bases allow for better adhesion, leveling, and drying characteristics that are essential for a smooth, glossy appearance. Additionally, water can dilute the paint's pigments and binders, affecting its overall performance and finish quality.
What produces the variations in the sheen of paints and varnishes such as gloss or flat or semigloss?
Doesn't the amount of varnish in the paint make the difference?
Can you get semigloss paint in water paint?
Latex and acrylic (both water-based paints) do come in a semi-gloss finish.
Are oil paints better than normal paints?
This may have been the case once upon a time. However today the quality of acrylic paints is far better then it has ever been. Acrylic paints adhere better to the job and are far more flexible for a longer period of time. Even the gloss paints are becoming very good.
What household paints are best for messy children?
If you have children who tend to make a mess on walls, any indoor house paint that is a semi-gloss or gloss finish is good. Look for a paint that advertises itself as scrubbable.
