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There are numerous paint types, effects and manufacturers.
A water based paint in which the binder contains acrylic resins.
A paint in which resins are suspended in water. These flow together with the aid of an emulsifier.
There are lots of different types of enamel paint that dry to a hard, usually glossy finish.
A fast-drying usually clear coating that is highly flammable and dries by solvent evaporation. Can be used to build up layers of paint and create a 3 dimensional effect.
A drying oil used as a solvent in many oil- based paints. "Boiled" linseed oil can be used to protect wood from water damageand is sometimes used as a furniture polish.
A paint that contains drying oil, oil varnish or oil-modified resin as the film-forming ingredient.
This is the first complete coat of paint applied to a surface. Such paints are designed to provide adequate adhesion to new surfaces. Take time and get the finish correct at this stage and this will result in a superior final top gloss finish.
A coating made from purified lac dissolved in alcohol, often bleached white.