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Distemper paint is formed by mixing whiting (fine chalk), hide derived glue, water and pigment. Soft distemper as it is called is applied warm onto internal wall or ceiling surfaces and produces a durable soft sheen finish which tightens as it cools. It is both a paint and if mixed stiffer a form of filler. Traditionally this was used as the finish for lime and earthen plaster. Many people have a low opinion of distemper paint as they see it as dusty and flakey. However the paint may well be over a hundred years old by this point so it is to be expected that it is showing signs of age. The process for preparing distemper is to soak crystals of hide glue in a measured quantity of water overnight. This is then warmed just before use in a water bath or heated glue pot (much as you would melt chocolate in a bowl sitting in water) The whiting is then gently and gradually stirred in to avoid lumps forming. Pigment can also be added at this point. Once prepared the mixture can be adjusted to produce a more liquid mix or a more chalky mix by adding a little more of the relevant material. Measures should be used so that once the correct quantities have been established they can be repeated consistently.
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Difference between acrylic distemper and emulsion?
An emulsion, known as a plastic paint, dries to a tough, durable coating that is resistant to water and chemicals. An acrylic distemper is an economy paint with a shorter lifespan than an emulsion.
How do apply emulsion to wall distemper?
first paint the walls with an oil based paint then emulsion over the top when dry
Which finish imparts a glossy look to walls?
distemper
What is the difference between paint and distemper?
Both are used for painting house. Distemper is also called as cement paint which means it can be directly applied on the wall. It tends to fade in 5 to 6 years. This can be applied inside and also outside the house. paint gives a finish like oil paint. Oil content is little high in this paint. It gives shinning look for the walls. They little costly as compared to Distemper. It has another variety called exterior paint which is used for outside walls of the house. It get faded only after 8 or 9 years. Distemper has to be given minimum two coats. After it gets faded, entire wall has to be scrubbed (brushed) before start painting. But not in case of paint . Coating can be directly given and slightly washable also.
Is there a product or process to removed residual old distemper paint that has been scrapped from a lime plastered wall?
You can use warm water mixed with an aquafier, like wallpaper remover, to help loosen the distemper paint from the surface, If you are planning on repainting though, a sealer would be more effective prior to painting.
Difference between acrylic distemper and emulsion?
An emulsion, known as a plastic paint, dries to a tough, durable coating that is resistant to water and chemicals. An acrylic distemper is an economy paint with a shorter lifespan than an emulsion.
What is the raw material used to make distemper paint?
what is the raw aterial of distmper paint
Which finish imparts a glossy look to the wall?
distemper paint
How do apply emulsion to wall distemper?
first paint the walls with an oil based paint then emulsion over the top when dry
Which finish imparts a glossy look to walls?
distemper
What is the difference between paint and distemper?
Both are used for painting house. Distemper is also called as cement paint which means it can be directly applied on the wall. It tends to fade in 5 to 6 years. This can be applied inside and also outside the house. paint gives a finish like oil paint. Oil content is little high in this paint. It gives shinning look for the walls. They little costly as compared to Distemper. It has another variety called exterior paint which is used for outside walls of the house. It get faded only after 8 or 9 years. Distemper has to be given minimum two coats. After it gets faded, entire wall has to be scrubbed (brushed) before start painting. But not in case of paint . Coating can be directly given and slightly washable also.
Is there a product or process to removed residual old distemper paint that has been scrapped from a lime plastered wall?
You can use warm water mixed with an aquafier, like wallpaper remover, to help loosen the distemper paint from the surface, If you are planning on repainting though, a sealer would be more effective prior to painting.
Can you get distemper?
can a person get distemper
Can you paint furniture with distemper paint?
You can and many people do, however a homemade soft distemper alone will easily wash off even when dry and is difficult to seal. Commercial distempers can be sealed with a water based polyurethane, but will not provide a strong bond and could still eventually delaminate from the surface. If, in the future, you want to refinish the surface with another decorative treatment, it's recommended that you remove the distemper layer to allow for a tenacious bond on the new coating.
Can goats get distemper?
I have not heard of goats getting distemper. Avian distemper is Newcastle disease. Dogs get canine distemper which can kill them. Equine distemper is strangles Feline distemper is feline panleukopaenia.
Is distemper a virus in dogs and cats?
Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.
What is the latin name for canine distemper?
canine distemper
