Paints & Painting Process

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What is paint?

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Paint is a solution or suspension of pigment, binder, mineral solvent (or water), and additives that forms an adhering film on a substrate after application.

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What are the main components of paint?

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The main components of paint are binder, pigment, solvent, and additives.

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What is the role of a binder in paint?

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Binders are the film-forming components in paint, usually resins or oils.

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What is the purpose of pigments in paint?

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Pigments provide color, opacity, film cohesion, and sometimes corrosion inhibition.

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What is the function of solvents in paint?

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Solvents dissolve the binder and facilitate the application of paint.

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What are additives in paint?

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Additives improve specific technical properties, such as leveling agents, wetting agents, antifoaming agents, and thickening agents.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical film formation in paint?

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Physical film formation occurs through drying, while chemical film formation involves a reaction between components that form cross-linked macromolecules.

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What are the classifications of paints based on binder?

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Paints can be classified as oil paints, alkyd, silicone, acrylic, epoxy, and more.

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What are the classifications of paints based on diluent?

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Paints can be classified as solventborne, waterborne, solvent-free, and radiation curing systems.

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What are the classifications of paints based on sheen?

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Paints can be classified as flat/matte, eggshell, satin, semi-glossy, and glossy.