PAINTS AND

FINISHINGS
SUBMITTED TO:
AR. SWATI PUNYAL

SUBMITTED BY:
D. ROOP TEJA, 13607
VARUN.B, 13632
TILAK.B , 13643

Paint:
A mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid.
It is used as a coating to protect or decorate a
surface.

COMPOSITION OF
PAINTS:
Paints essentially contains a base which provides body, there is also a carrier ,
also known as vehicle in which base is dissolved which helps base to spread
when all over applied.
Pigment added to give desired colours.
Fillers added to paint to give bulk nature.

CLASSIFICATION OF
PAINTS:
Oil paints
Water paints
Plastic paints
Cement paints
Distemper paints
Bituminous paints

Oil paints:
Mainly used for wooden and metallic
surfaces.
Linseed oil, poppy oil and castor oil used
as carrier.
It is proper to give two or three coatings
to obtain good results.

Plastic paints:
In addition to other ingredients it contains requisite
amount of plastic.
It is used where high-class work is required like
show-rooms, theaters and auditoriums.
They can be easily applied on plastic walls.

Water paints:
It is the mixture of pigment, binder,
drier and water(the carrier).
Casein is the most common binder
used in these paints.
These are cheap, easily workable
and washable when properly set.
They give good finish and suitable for
inside walls.

Cement paints:
It essentially contains white
cement(about 70%), hydrated
lime (about15%), pigments(about
5%) and other ingredients.
These are available in powder
form.
Water is added to paint just
before to use.
Cement paints mainly used over
plastered surfaces.

Distemper paints:
Distemper consists of chalk, pigment
and glue.
These are mixed with water at the time
of use on the plastered walls .
These are used for high-class interior
walls and ceilings of all kinds of
buildings.

Bituminous paints:
These are prepared by dissolved
bitumen in petroleum or other solvent.
These black coloured paints leave
hard and tough.
These are high resistant to water and
used for submerged iron and steel
structures.

Emulsions:
This type of paint is also water based and provides a rich and Matt finish
to interior walls.
The differentiating factor of emulsion paints is its acrylic quality. Its
composition imparts excellent durability to the painted surface and gives
the walls a just painted look.
It washable and most stains can be removed easily by wiping with a cloth
dipped in a mild soap solution.
The paint film is also fungus and mildew resistant

Uses of paints:

It is used to give a high-class finish.

It is used to give attractive colours.
It is used to give pleasing surfaces design and
appearance.
It is also used to protect the material from
atmospheric affects.
To protect various substances from corrosion.
To make material long lasting.

FINISHES

Finishes:
A decorative texture or
appearance of a surface(or the
substance that gives it that
appearance).

Types of Finishes:
Matt finish

semi-gloss finish

Egg shell or satin

Glossy finish

finish

Matt Finish:
is the least reflective sheen available
has a velvety texture
helps hides imperfections in walls and ceilings
offers great depth of color
is generally considered the standard sheen for
walls
can sometimes be difficult to clean

Egg shell Finish:

have some reflectivity
offer improved durability
are frequently used in
demanding environments, like
kitchens and bathrooms, where
easy cleanup without a highly
glossy finish is desired

Semi-gloss and gloss Finish:

are the most reflective sheens
are highly durable and stand up to
multiple cleanings
are traditionally used on baseboards,
moldings, and doors
can make a statement, but also
highlight imperfections