What is the difference between water-based paint and water dispersion paint?
Nowadays, paint is used quite often for interior finishing work. Modern manufacturers offer customers a variety of options that differ not only in cost, but also in certain properties.
Especially popular are water-based and water-dispersion formulations. When choosing the right composition should understand their distinctive qualities. To address this issue, you must familiarize yourself with the features of each type.
Features of water-based paint
The name of this substance can be understood that one of its main components is water. Pigments and polymers are used as additional components. All described components are mixed in one mass in order to get a composition with a certain degree of viscosity.
Often, special solvents are added to the base of water-based paints. This is necessary to change the degree of viscosity. Most often, the solvent is added in the case when it comes to working with various tools, for example, the spray gun.
A feature of this type of paint is that after painting the surface water evaporates. The polymers present in the substrate create a film with a high level of strength. The finish has good air permeability.. This is due to the presence of a porous surface, characterized by high resistance to climate change.
Particular attention should be paid to the fact that water-based paint formulations can be carried out when the ambient temperature is less than +4 degrees. Otherwise, the paint will fall on the surface incorrectly and all the work will have to be redone.
Also in water-based compositions often contain various resins.It can be mineral, acrylic or silicone polymers. Silicate resins are sometimes added to this list.
Properties of water-dispersion formulations
As for the main competitor of the previous type - water dispersion compositions, this type also has its own individual properties.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the main components. The main components of the paint are water dispersions and polymers. The polymers are acrylic and vinyl acetate.
Mention should also be made of the viscosity of the formulations. As in the case of water-based paints, these options can be diluted when working with different tools. Basically, these compounds are produced in the form of a liquid paste. In the process, the paint is diluted to obtain the desired consistency.
It should be said that the basis can include from 15 to 40 components. These are various film formers, pigments and fillers.. Water-dispersion paints also include emulsifiers and stabilizers, which act as additional components.
When painting the surface with these compositions, it is necessary to know that drying the first coat usually takes about 40 minutes. But time is influenced by other factors - weather conditions and air temperature.
A distinctive feature of water-dispersion paints is high resistance to ultraviolet radiation. The painted surface retains its color and original appearance for a long time..
Another, no less significant feature of paints, is the possibility of tinting. Using different formulations, you can achieve a unique shade without much difficulty.
And in the next video you can listen to tips on tinting paints.
Color Differences
Having dealt with the characteristics of the compositions, it is necessary to understand how they differ between themselves. For a start it is worth saying that water-based paints are quite easily washed off with water, which is not the case with water-dispersion formulations.
That is why the first option is not recommended for finishing work in rooms with high humidity.
The difference between the two compositions lies in the cost. Water dispersion paints are much cheaper compared to many other species.
Particular attention should be paid to the fact that water-based formulations diluted with a solvent, as mentioned above. Also for these purposes, white spirit is often used.As for water-dispersion paints, they can be easily diluted with water. From this paint will not lose its quality.
How to choose?
Given all the above differences in colors, it is worth a responsible approach to the choice of a suitable composition. To begin with, one should take into account the type of room for which one of the options will be used for painting. As already noted above, water-based paints are not very resistant to moisture. Therefore, it is best to give preference to water-dispersion formulations.
In addition, in the process of purchasing paint should pay attention to such moments:
- the cost. If you decided to spend a small amount on finishing work, then it is best to choose water-dispersion paints. They are much lower in price than water-based options;
- manufacturer. Give preference to proven brands that have been operating in the market for a long time and have managed to win the favor of consumers. In this case, you will be completely confident in the quality and reliability of the compositions. In addition, good paints are durable;
- room design. If the future interior presupposes the presence of interesting and unusual shades in the decoration, then it is better to buy a water-dispersion paint. In this case, using color schemes, you can achieve the desired color.
If your choice fell on water-based paint, you should first get acquainted with the main types of compositions. For example, using acrylic paints do not require pre-filling of the wall or ceiling. Paint is great for working with different types of surfaces.
Silicone resin compounds are excellent for rooms with high levels of humidity.. In addition, this type of dye has good resistance to the formation of fungus.
To work with a brick or concrete surface is best to choose mineral compounds. But silicate dyes, subject to the technology of their application, are incredibly durable - up to 20 years.
You will find more tips on choosing paint in the next video.
