While painting a home, it is advisable to go about the job in an orderly fashion. This will not only save time but also effort and cost. One should begin with ceiling first, followed by walls and lastly painting the doors and windows. Also, get done with the interior painting first before going for the external paints. Now that you know the order, let’s see which types of paint should be used on what kind of surface!
Emulsions are water based paints. These come in different varieties and painters usually call them distemper or latex or plastic paints. These are suitable to be used on walls and ceilings. The type of emulsion you choose will decide the final look of your wall. For example, distemper paint is non-washable and will fade over a period of two to three years. Plastic paints have a matt finish and last longer. Velvet paints will render a smooth and satin finish and look more royal. Apart from washability and look, consider other functional benefits of the paint also before choosing it, like is it fungal resistant, is it eco-friendly, is it dirt repellent etc.
Enamel on the other hand, is solvent based paints and used for metal and wood surfaces to prevent them from corroding and getting rotten respectively. These are also called as gloss. The paints available in the market differ in their level of sheen and functional benefits. Dulux Satin Finish gives you the durability of and enamel and finish of an emulsion. Dulux Supergloss comes with special anti-yellowing properties and can be used on both metal and wood surfaces. This is a highly durable paint with strength twice as that of an emulsion!
Emulsions are water based paints. These come in different varieties and painters usually call them distemper or latex or plastic paints. These are suitable to be used on walls and ceilings. The type of emulsion you choose will decide the final look of your wall. For example, distemper paint is non-washable and will fade over a period of two to three years. Plastic paints have a matt finish and last longer. Velvet paints will render a smooth and satin finish and look more royal. Apart from washability and look, consider other functional benefits of the paint also before choosing it, like is it fungal resistant, is it eco-friendly, is it dirt repellent etc.
Enamel on the other hand, is solvent based paints and used for metal and wood surfaces to prevent them from corroding and getting rotten respectively. These are also called as gloss. The paints available in the market differ in their level of sheen and functional benefits. Dulux Satin Finish gives you the durability of and enamel and finish of an emulsion. Dulux Supergloss comes with special anti-yellowing properties and can be used on both metal and wood surfaces. This is a highly durable paint with strength twice as that of an emulsion!
