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House Painting
Choosing Your House Paint
Introduction: When it comers to house painting there are two
kinds of house paints used for painting the interior and exterior
surfaces of your house. They are distinctively different in several
ways and both have their advantages and disadvantages. They are
either oil paint and latex or acrylic paint. Before painting the
house you should be aware of the differences of these house paints.
Oil based house paints are thick paints mixed
from resins and oils while latex or acrylic house paints are thinner
and are water-based paints. Choosing your house paint is a matter of
choice and how much work you want to put into your painting project.
Latex paints are popular because they are not as toxic as oil paints
and therefore do not smell as bad. They are quicker to dry and are
easier to clean up using water. Oil based paints have the advantage
of lasting longer, especially in high traffic areas. Interior and
exterior trim are ideal surfaces to paint with oil based paints. The
thick paint will protect the surface and it will be easy to clean if
the surface gets stained. Oil based paints also work well for
exterior house painting because they hold up well against the
elements. Oil paints can also be troublesome because they are
considered hazardous waste. You cannot just through a can of oil
paint in the trash. You need to take it to an appropriate waste
facility. Painting the house with oil paints can be
difficult because the paint is thicker and harder to stir and apply.
You cannot shake oil paints like you can latex paints. It tends to
bubble up when you put it on the surface. When painting with oil,
you need to wash the paint brushes in paint thinner. With latex
paints the brushes can just be rinsed with water. Oil paints are
harder to remove from not only brushes, but also your skin. While
latex paint may stain your clothes, they can easily be wiped off
your arm, face, or wherever else they happen to splatter during your
painting project. Most painters prefer to paint with latex or
acrylics inside the house, because the smell is less toxic and the
odor fades much faster than oil paints.
There are some interior and exterior surfaces of your house that are ideal for oil based paints, such as interior and exterior doors and trim. Always prime the surfaces carefully before painting with oil paints. A good quality primer is essential for making the paint last and avoid pealing. Before priming a surface for oil paint, wash the surface completely. You can apply primer paint with a brush, just like you would a regular paint, or it may be sprayed on. Whatever type of paint you choose for your house painting project, oil base or latex, always select a good quality paint. Yes, a good quality paint may cost a little more but it will save you time and money in the long run because good quality paints cover better and usually do not require multiple coats, especially when applying over a previously painted surface. Related articles:
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