They can be the same cost. Depends on brand
Enamel paint is oil or alkyd. Alkyd paint is probably the most well known type of oil paint available on the market. The word alkyd actually refers to the synthetic resin used as a binder in the paint. This would be the oil in the paint, most commonly vegetable oil. Alkyd paints also come in a wide variety of finishes making it ideal for multiple different projects. Alkyd paint is very resistant to normal wear and tear. Thus, this type of paint is used commonly in "high traffic" type areas. This would include doors and trim within a home and also items that would need painting in the kitchen and bathroom such as cabinets. The alkyd paint will hold up to all the abuses that may come its way. Acrylic enamel is a water based full gloss usually for interior surfaces only. The gloss is nearly as high as gloss enamel but it is not quite as durable. One advantage is that if you are using white it does not discolor over time as much as alkyd based enamel. Also from a professional point i have never found the finish to be as good as enamel with less than three coats.
If you are painting a residence the chances are your enamel is a water borne acrylic enamel. Conversely, if you are referring to acrylic and enamel spray cans then the answer is yes you can spray one to another without any problems. Always be sure your paint is completely dry before applying successive coats.
Yes you can paint enamel on silver. The problem will be that the paint will not be permanent because the process of enameling on silver is one involving heat. Since you won't be using enameling pigments because it is standard paint, the paint cannot combine into the silver.
Acrylic latex paint is water-based and dries quickly to a flexible finish, making it ideal for interior and exterior surfaces. Alkyd paint is oil-based and has a longer drying time, providing a durable finish that is resistant to wear and tear. Each type of paint has different properties and uses, so it's important to choose the one that best suits your project.
Por 15 sell their various enamel paints from their web site. There is the high temperature engine enamel, and other automotive single part and two part enamel top coats to choose from.
A primers is basically used to seal a surface and give the top coat "tooth". A primer should be chosen for the surface it is going on, oil based primers adhere better to surfaces like bare wood, slick finishes, and old oil based paint. Once the primer has dried any kind or paint may be applied as a top coat.
The likely word is one of these: ANIMAL - a living organism ENAMEL - a thick paint, or outer layer of a tooth
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Enamel is of the most durable paints available. Metals is one of the most durable available. Therefore, painting metal with enamel, will result in a very durable object, regardless of what the object is. Things used in painting with enamel. Sand Paper Wire Brush Sink or garden hose Old newspapers or drop cloth Solvent or acid Rags Old toothbrush or paintbrush if you have crevices in your metal object Spray paint primer Spray paint enamel.
Yes, but be sure the kilz is completely dry before applying the paint. The Kilz formula is such that it has no effect on the application of water borne paint, when it is completely dry.
"flat" paint is flat flat -- no sheen at all. My understanding is that "flat enamel" has a very slight sheen -- like about 6%, which supposedly makes it a little easier to clean than the flat flat paint. But, it's pretty hard to distinguish one from the other.
There is no difference. They are one in the same.