Are you planning to have your home, both the interior and exterior, painted? If so, then you should know that there is a lot that you will need to figure out before the actual project. You’ve got a lot of decisions to make! For instance, what paint colour will you use? How much money will you spend? And most importantly, what type of paint do you plan on using. All these are issues that you need to figure out right away before the project. Now, today and in this article, we will give a few tips on things to look out for when selecting the type of paint to buy. They are as follows:
Find out the chemicals in the paint – As you may know, there are quite a number of chemicals in a paint, where you find colourant, adhesive, a solvent, and additives. Now, these chemicals vary, in terms of volumes, and also have varying pros and cons. And this also applies when it comes to their application when painting. For instance, the solvents in the chemicals contain thinning properties, and when it dries up, it evaporates. What this means is that when you buy paint with a high solvent volume, you will have to apply multiple coats for the colour to hold.
Keep your budget in mind – when buying paint, it’s not always the wisest idea to go for the cheapest. What you should always seek is the value for money. And how do you do that? Well, how about you make your budget accommodate the price of a better and durable paint, which is ideal for the specific space you are looking to apply the paint. In the long run, this will certainly save you money, especially when it comes to maintenance.
Explore the types of paints – there are two main categories of paint types;
- Water-based – which is ideal and the most common type of paint for residential homes as it dries pretty quickly. This type of paint blocks dampness as well as mold forming inside the home.
- Oil-based – this one is way thicker, and is very difficult to clean. It takes longer to dry but it gives a smoother finish, and it’s ideal for spaces that are moisture prone like bathrooms and kitchens
Final word
Contact our Los Angeles House Painters for more home painting options. We have the experience and skills to transform your home.
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