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Pigments:
Adds the color.
Resins:
Creates a film on the surface.
Additives:
Thickening, drying, or an anti-foam agent.
Solvents:
Prevents liquefaction prior to paint
application.
Benefits:
Latex is a paint that cleans easily with soap and water and is less hazardous to you and the environment.
Latex paint is a suspension of synthetic resins in water. Water base as it is commonly called. The resins include acrylics, vinyls, and epoxies. It is superior to alkyd (oil base) for the majority of paint projects.
Health and the Environment.
Latex have less volatile organic compounds than oil base and is well suited as an interior home decorating paint. Smog can be made up of VOCs (as they are commonly called). Do to latex lower VOCs it's less of an environmental pollutant. Presently one billion gallons of coatings are sold in the United States alone. Fifty percent of products are used for new and existing structures. Do it yourselfers use 185 million gallons of paint In the U.S. 73% is water based.
Why are volatile organic compounds bad.
VOCs have been known to cause eye lung and skin irritations. Along with headaches, nausea, respiratory difficulty muscle weakness, liver and kidney problems. Latex paint significantly reduces the pollution that causes these Irritants.
Latex paints are much easier to use.
Latex requires less skill to use. Latex has a shorter drying time. Can be applied to areas that are a little damp.
Latex paints are easy cleaning.
Resists Mildew.
Even in rooms with high humidity latex paints are resistant to mildew.
Can I apply latex over oil ( Alkyd ) paint.
Yes if you wish to use latex for your home decorating paint it can be applyed over oil. Prior to doing so a gloss or semi gloss surface must be sanded or a liquid dulling solution applied. If either of these steps are not followed the paint may not adhere properly.
Are there percussions for latex paint.
The temperature of a surfaces area cannot be warmer than 90 degrees F neither can it be colder than 45 degrees F. Hotter temperatures can cause water to evaporate from the paint to rapidly. Colder temperatures can stop the latex from forming a proper film. Both conditions can cause the painted surface to look flawed and uneven. Be sure to have a good idea as to your areas
weather forecast so the paint has a chance to cure properly.
Can I thin latex paint.
Thinning of latex paint can cause drips, sags and the probability of extra coats. However diluting latex by up to 10% is recommended for some paint spraying equipment.
How do I keep my paint from aging.
Paint can be kept for a minimum of two years. Be sure the lip of the paint can is clean and free of debris. Place a layer of plastic wrap over the can and then hammer down the lid. The paint should be stored upside down in a
cool dry area and protected from freezing.
My paint froze what should I do.
Prolonged or repeated freezing can cause paint to separate. Even so paint can still be applied if it stirs freely when thawed.
I'm allergic to latex maybe I shouldn't use latex paint.
Latex paint is not made with products from the rubber plant. There for it will not cause a latex rubber reaction.
Is oil based more costly than latex.
Generally alkyd paint is more expensive than latex.
In time alkyd will no longer be used as a home decorating paint. The majority of dollars spent by paint manufacturers for research has been earmarked for latex research. If at all possible it is always best to use a latex paint.
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