How to Choose the Right Paint for the Job at Your Oakland Paint Store

All paint is made from four components, solvents, pigments, additives and resins. A good quality paint should contain a combination of at least 45% resin and pigment. Because pigments and resins are the most expensive paint components, cheaper paint may be lacking. The team at Grand Lake Ace Paint Store in Oakland California

Understanding paint terms 

It helps to understand paint terms before you set off to your Ace Grand Lake paint store in Oakland, California. We discuss some of these terms below:

Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs – these are toxic compounds. Most paints contain some level of VOCs. It is what causes the strong smell. Find a paint without VOCs for nurseries and kitchens.

Sheen – once applied and dried, the sheen is the level of light reflection from the paint. Wall and paint defects will appear more prominent with a high sheen paint. So, make sure that the surface is perfectly smooth before applying paint with a high sheen.

Leveling – a paint that levels well will quickly settle into the brush strokes, creating a smoother finish.

Paint types

There are several types of paint for use in different areas. We’ve listed some of them below:

Primers – primer paint seals the surface and ensures that the finish will look good for longer.

Water- based paint – includes acrylic and latex paint. This is the paint of choice for interior walls because it if fast drying and needs no sunlight to cure.

Emulsion paint – available with an oil or water base. It dries quickly and is easy to clean. Use it for walls and ceilings. Some specialist emulsions are also good for wood.

Enamel paint – enamel paint dries to a tough, gloss finish. It can be used on inside and outside walls, wood, metal and more.

Cement paint – water-based cement paint is resistant to fading caused by ultraviolent light. Cement paint stands up to humid, coastal conditions.

Epoxy paint – quick-drying epoxy paint is durable and the best choice for metal surfaces.

It is important to use the right paint on the right surface. Come into the paint store at Grand Lake Ace Hardware in Oakland California and discuss your paint needs with us.

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