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1. Is Paint used in Industries and Home is
same?
Paints are so ubiquitous that no one ever leisurely looks up their definition or wonders
about their varied applications. From cars, homes, cabinets to pipes, motors and machinery;
almost everything we see around us, is painted. Industrial paints are indeed different from
paints used at home and that is the reason that paint manufacturers use these as broad
classifications to divide the industry. But to understand how, we however, need to delve
deeper into the subject.
Paint as materials, are made up of three main ingredients- pigments, binders and solvents.
They are usually in either a liquefiable or already liquid form, which when applied to a
surface, solidifies into a thin film, forming a protective layer. Pigment lend colour to paints,
binders are instrumental in the paint turning hard on drying and solvents help in smooth
application. In developed countries, the split between decorative paints and industrial
paints is 50:50. However, in developing countries, the decorative paints occupy 70% to 80%
of the market size. Here’s a look at both these types of paints.
Decorative Paints
Paints for aesthetic purposes have been used for centuries. From natural materials like
limestone & dyes, paints have evolved into commercially manufactured synthetic materials.
Due to low barriers of entry and simpler technological requirements, there are multiple
players in the decorative paints industry.
Decorative paints enhance the look of a place, help in identification through colour coding
and enhance the appeal of metal & wood. Of course, they also perform a protective
function of preserving structural material from corrosion, weather onslaughts and wear &
tear. However, given their mild nature, they need frequent upkeep and re-application.

2. The paint manufacturing industry divides decorative paints into interior paints and exterior
paints. Interior paints comprise of wall paints (emulsion & distemper), paints for metals and
wood finishing materials. Exterior paints used on outside walls and structures, are sturdier,
capable of withstanding sunlight and are water proof. They are usually oil based or latex
based.
Industrial Paints
Industrial paints are specialised paints which are used mainly for industrial strength
protection and less so, for aesthetic purposes. Also, known as commercial paints, they
include high performance coatings, automotive paints, marine paints, coil coatings and
generic industrial usage paints.
The manufacturing of industrial paints demands advanced technological proficiency. Hence
the barrier to entry in this industry is usually high. In developing countries, especially, the
trend is form mergers with established industrial paint manufacturers from other nations to
manufacture these high-performance paints.
The most basic application of industrial paints is for prevention of corrosion in steel and
other industrial materials. The demand for industrial paints is spread across sectors with the
largest consumer being general industries followed by the automotive sector. Automotive
sector comprises of OEMS and auto manufacturers. personal protective equipments
In general, industrial application, such paints are used on steel, glass, iron, aluminium,
composite materials, plastic and even wood. These materials make up the body of
transformers, machineries, containers, equipment, industrial furniture, pipes, nuts and
bolts. Further, the automotive industry uses industrial paints for painting the body of
vehicles which is the largest painted surface area. Down the supply chain, there is also a
requirement for vehicle refinishes which is the ‘touch up’ paint used in the event of
accidental damages caused to a vehicle. multi purpose power tool
The marine usage of industrial paints is interesting, as apart from basic corrosion protection,
they also perform the function of anti-fouling which means reduction of the boat’s drag in
water. The specifications of such marine paints need to be as per pre-determined standards.
Another differentiated usage of industrial paints is in the food industry where internal
coating of tins & cans may be painted. Here the paint should be food grade. Industrials
paints are also used as aircraft & military coatings, coil coatings, intumescent coatings etc.

3. As one can see from above, there is indeed a difference between industrial paints and
paints used at home. The main difference between the two, is in their functional
application. This results in the other differences i.e. chemical properties, ingredients,
manufacturing technology, packaging and distribution. new electrical products
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level-and-decorative-paints/
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