BLOGS & ARTICLES

PAINTING 101: Session 6: Some myths about paint quality

Oil-based paints are better than water-based paints because they are more washable. NOT NECESSARILY. Today is a time of change in the paint industry. With environmental issues coming to the fore, paint manufacturers are busy formulating new products that cut down on VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which may have adverse health effects. We now have water-based products that can match and even out-perform the ‘traditional’ durable oil-based coatings. Besides obvious advantages of water-based paints like low VOCs, easy cleanup with water, quick-drying, alkali resistance and stable non-yellowing colour over time, some products which were previously not very washable can now be formulated to be washable e.g., Vinyl Matt Emulsion, and water-based products are finding more use on metals. Oil-ba... Oil-based paints are better than water-based paints because they are more washable. NOT NECESSARILY. Today is a time of change in the paint industry. With environmental issues coming to the fore, paint manufacturers are busy formulating new products that cut down on VOCs (volatile organic compounds)...