All of us know that there is some difference in the final look and finish of the wall if one uses a distemper paint or velvet paint. However, most of us are clueless about the details. Distemper paint is a mix of water, adhesive, pigment color, and chalk and is suitable to use for the interiors as well as exterior wall of the house. It can be applied directly on a masonry surface and its colour tends to fade away in 5-6 years. Distemper is also called cement paint which means it can be directly applied on the wall. However, you will have to give at least two to three coats to bring out the colour properly on the wall.
Velvet Paint, on the other hand, gives an ultra smooth luxurious finish and is ideal for home décor purposes. They give finish like an emulsion or an oil paint (sans the glossy effect). Oil content is higher in velvet paint than a distemper and it is stain and fungal resistant. It does not have any added lead, mercury or chromium compounds. The colour on the wall stays fresh for a longer period of time. The stains on the paint can be washed away easily with the help of a detergent solution soaked in sponge. Because of all these features, velvet paints cost more than distemper.
Since both the paints are chemicals, proper care should be taken to dispose off these paints properly in the environment. The leftover paints should not be poured down the drain or in water bodies. If you have a lot of leftover paint, store it in a container kept in upright position with the lid tightly shut and keep the tin in a cool and dry place.
Velvet Paint, on the other hand, gives an ultra smooth luxurious finish and is ideal for home décor purposes. They give finish like an emulsion or an oil paint (sans the glossy effect). Oil content is higher in velvet paint than a distemper and it is stain and fungal resistant. It does not have any added lead, mercury or chromium compounds. The colour on the wall stays fresh for a longer period of time. The stains on the paint can be washed away easily with the help of a detergent solution soaked in sponge. Because of all these features, velvet paints cost more than distemper.
Since both the paints are chemicals, proper care should be taken to dispose off these paints properly in the environment. The leftover paints should not be poured down the drain or in water bodies. If you have a lot of leftover paint, store it in a container kept in upright position with the lid tightly shut and keep the tin in a cool and dry place.
