2. Objective of Painting
• Protects the surface from weathering effects
of atmosphere
• Prevents corrosion of metals and decay of
timber
• Provides smooth surface for easy cleaning
• Provides a good appearance of the surface
3. Characteristics of a Good Paint
• Good Spreading power
• Consistency
• Drying up capacity
• Satisfactory adherence
• Impervious and weather resisting
• Neither crack nor shrink
• Should not reveal brush mark
• Attractive appearance
• Should not affect the health of the workers
4. Paints
Paint
Pigment Resin Solvent Additives
To provide
color, hiding &
Control Gloss
The binder to
hold the
pigment
particles
together and
provide
adhesion to the
surface painted
Act as a carrier
for the pigment
and resin
To enhance
certain
properties such
as ease of
brushing,
mould
resistance,
drying, etc.
5. Cement
Paint
Oil Paints Enamel
Paints
Emulsion
Paints
Silicate
Paints
Plastic Paints
Pleasing
appearance
on the
Structure
Cheap Dries slowly
and forms a
hard durable
surface
Easy to apply
and dries
quickly
Can stand
extreme heat
Finest types
of Paints
Do not flake
or peel
Easy to apply Resistant to
steam, fumes
and acids
Color
retained for a
longer period
Adheres
firmly to
brickwork
Provide
durable film
on drying
Unaffected
by climatic
conditions
Good Opacity
and Low
Gloss
Costlier but
economical
in longer run
No chemical
action on
metals
Possess
pleasing
appearance
Outer surface
of walls and
ceilings in
residential
places
Used for
painting door
and window
frames
Can be
applied
directly on
brick, plaster
or concrete
Used in
showrooms,
auditoriums,
theaters etc
Types of Paints
6. Major Players & Brands
Asian Paints Berger Nerolac Dulux Jotun
Apex-Ultima Luxol Silk Nerolac
Impression
Velvet Touch Fenomastic
Royale Rangoli Easy
Clean
Nerolac Pearl Weathershield
Tex
Fenomastic
Gold
Tractor-
Emulsion
Rangoli Super
Acrylic
Nerotex Matt Supercote
Emulsion
Durosan
UTSAV Walmust
Antifungal
Suraksha
Advanced
Satin Finish Jollyfix