General problems during painting

Have you ever noticed light blotches of paint on the wall after the paint has dried of? Is the surface embedded with bristles and dust granules at certain places? Or are you experiencing a shade variation in the final look of the wall? These are some problems that people encounter at times after painting. This points out to the fact that not much care was taken by the masonry workers during the process of painting. Following things should be kept in mind while painting any surface. Too much thinning of paint using water than required will not give you the desired results. Conversely, a thick coat of paint is also not recommended because it’ll give a rough finish. If the previous paint-coat is dark and you’ve applied the topcoat without primer-putty primer, then you wouldn’t be able to see the right colour of the new paint on the wall. Applying less number of layers than recommended results in dull colour. In case of distemper, apply a minimum of three coats and two coats in case of velvet paints.

Apart from this, unable to get impeccable results after paints can be due to poor quality of application tools. Dust or bittiness on new paintwork can be caused because of atmospheric settling of dirt on the freshly painted surface or because of improper sandpaper scrubbing of the surface before application. Loose particles get mixed with the paint while painting. Therefore, during surface preparation, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned of paint chips and cracks should be covered with putty. If these basic precautions are taken care of, then you will get desired results and your home will exude style and perfection!

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Know about your paint

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.

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